Seen on bird walk today w/@bklynlibrary's Adams Street branch...a Great Black-backed Gull! Join me for another birdy event at Adams Street on Saturday, 8/26 @ 3PM—book talk & signing! Info/register: bit.ly/3DxxCi7
I still can not believe @casey_benjamin has transitioned ... Continuing to keep his family, friends, colleagues, loved ones and fans lifted.
Reposted from @casey_benjamin Bring your friends 💙💙💙💙 We look forward to seeing you 💫💫💫
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✨️ECLIPSE MUSICAL CONDUCTION FOR CASEY BENJAMIN
Mon. April 8, 2024 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Brooklyn Public Library Central Library 10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238
As a cosmic offering to Casey Benjamin during the Solar Eclipse, Vernon Reid [@vurnt22] will conduct members of Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber [@burntsugararkestra] and special guests on the plaza of the Brooklyn Public Library's [@bklynlibrary] Central Library branch in a community-based program to lift Casey's name into eternity.
This event is organized in partnership with the Benjamin family.
✨️We have been deeply touched by the outpouring of support as we mourn this unbearable loss. 🙏🏾💜💫💙
We would like to invite you to a public viewing: 4-7 PM EST Mt. Olivet Church of Hollis Queens, NY
The viewing is open to all; we ask that you kindly RSVP to help us anticipate the attendance. RSVP and find details at Casey's memorial site: memorialsource.com/memorial/ casey-benjamin
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Casey Benjamin Memorial Foundation.
If you would like to help the family directly with expenses, please:
RT @BKLYNlibrary: TEENS! Are you passionate about literary freedom? Join the Intellectual Freedom Teen Council and discuss book challenges, your favorite banned books & #BooksUnbanned. Learn how you can help youth across the country protect their right to literary freedom. https://t.co/IRfWmMykzI https://t.co/8uZN8WhAzN
New York's public libraries asks for members to sign an open letter as city Mayor proposes major budget cuts
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Brooklyn Public Library President & CEO Linda Johnson is asking for help as New York City Mayor Eric Adams proposes major budget cuts to the city’s public library budget.
Adams’ suggested cut would be $13.6 million in funding for all three library branches (Brooklyn, New York, and Queens). A devastating move that is sure to hurt…
No real solution 2, this time in the jazz age. #bloodandink #joepompeo #truecrime #jazzage #tabloidmedia #instabooks #bookreview #igreads @bklynlibrary https://www.instagram.com/p/Cppi_c9O5B-NYQHRzIWw6N2Hf02eT0kgl8cmBA0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Angry at book bans? So is the @bklynlibrary ! Support their Book Unbanned program & join the Brooklyn Eagles & @booksaremagicbk in celebrating this year’s BPL Book Prize by donating to the Stay Home and Read Campaign. Link in bio #booksunbanned #stayhomeandread #bplbookprize2022 #agentsofcompass #brooklyneagles (at Brooklyn Public Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj57F3TuBnM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
The Bug Zapper now on the shelves at @bklynlibrary ! #bklynlibrary #graphicnovels #graphicnovelsforkids #kidscomics #comicsforkids #comics #library (at Windsor Terrace Library)
RT @BKLYNlibrary: Storytime is for everyone—and at BPL, it's also in Tibetan, thanks to our very own storytime superstar Tenzin Kalsang. Thanks to @NY1 and @JamieStelter for featuring us as today's Feel Good Friday! https://t.co/V14qeIgajs 2PLAN22 http://twitter.com/2PLAN22/status/1355247911295217669
Storytime is for everyone—and at BPL, it's also in Tibetan, thanks to our very own storytime superstar Tenzin Kalsang. Thanks to @NY1 and @JamieStelter for featuring us as today's Feel Good Friday! pic.twitter.com/V14qeIgajs
went to the @bklynlibrary for the first time (😳) and i loooooved it! it’s been such a longtime coming but wow, what a PLACE 🖤 (at Brooklyn Public Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zSMj8AZI7/?igshid=niq10vwpd370