NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) - The Whitney is saving Sunday storytime after budget cuts cost New York City libraries’ Sunday service.
Librarians will again pick up their books on the second Sunday of every month at the Whitney Museum on Gansevoort Street, the museum announced Friday.
Libraries across all five boroughs eliminated their Sunday hours in November thanks to city budget cuts that affected many city agencies. Starting Sunday, The New York Public Library’s librarians will read again at several storytimes between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“While we work to restore funding, we will continue to support our patrons with opportunities that inspire curiosity and a life-long love of learning,” said Brian Bannon, director of branch libraries and education.
It’s part of the museum’s free Second Sunday program, which includes performances and artmaking projects for locals of all ages. This Sunday’s storytime addition will kick off with a yellow carpet for family photos and a visit from The New York Public Library’s lion mascot, representatives of the museum said.
“As a parent, I am thrilled that my child has developed a passion for books. I got her a library card when she was a baby, and now, at sixteen-and-a-half, she loves books about artists,” said Cris Scorza, the Whitney Museum’s education chair.
“I am excited about partnering with NYPL to bring the joy of books and art to more children.”
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