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Seven-day service funding needs for New York City libraries
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Council Member Gale A. Brewer inquires about the funding needs for seven-day service at New York City libraries. Library representatives provide estimates for their respective systems.
- New York Public Library estimates needing approximately $10 million for seven-day service
- Queens Public Library estimates needing $7 million, specifically for overtime costs
- The discussion highlights the significant funding required to expand library operating hours across the city
Gale A. Brewer
1:31:04
For the New York, what's your seven day number?
1:31:07
I know I didn't get it.
1:31:08
I got Brooklyn's.
1:31:09
What's your seven day if you were to do seven day, what's your number that you would
Linda Johnson
1:31:13
need?
1:31:13
We
Anthony "Tony" Marx
1:31:15
we again, with the with the metrics and trying to figure out where to do this and spread it across, we think it's roughly a $10,000,000 number.
Gale A. Brewer
1:31:23
Okay.
1:31:24
And then when will
Anthony "Tony" Marx
1:31:24
Gail, can I just add?
1:31:26
I I may I I we used to be at a five year replacement cycle for technology infrastructure.
1:31:32
With your help, we we were able to switch to a three year, which is Yeah.
1:31:37
Much more in keeping with the reality of what we need.
Dennis Walcott
1:31:39
Okay.
1:31:40
And for Queens, it's 7,000,000, which is specific for overtime.