A closer look at New York City's Libraries

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A closer look at New York City's Libraries

From: Jonah Engle
Length: 00:04:05

New Yorkers are passionate about their libraries for all kinds of reasons Read the full description.

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In June 2007, New York City council increased funding to public libraries in all five boroughs extending their hours to 6 days a week. Earlier this week, Brooke Astor died. The Grand Dame of New York society and philanthropy was a great patron of the city's public libraries. With libraries in the news, WNYC's Jonah Engle hit the streets and the stacks to take a closer look.