Council Member Chi Ossé inquires about the operational costs of programs in response to book bans in the United States across three library systems. Linda E. Johnson, President of the Brooklyn Public Library, responds that the initiatives, particularly Books on Band, are entirely funded through private donations, ensuring no impact on New York City's budget. Anthony W. Marx, President of the New York Public Library, affirms the reliance on private funding, highlighting contributions from private donors and publishers providing free electronic books that have been banned elsewhere.