Welcome to New Yorkers for Better Libraries (NY4BL)!
The New Yorkers for Better Libraries Political Action Committee was established in 2003 by library leaders who believe that there is a need to supplement the library community’s advocacy efforts with campaign contributions and other activities directed toward those in Albany who can really help libraries.
We are a Political Action Committee (PAC). A PAC is a legal mechanism for individuals to combine their financial resources in order to elect those who support the interests of the PAC. By contributing to the NY4BL PAC, library supporters in New York can play a role in electing to state offices people who are willing to commit their full support to libraries. Contributions are focused on members of the New York State Senate and Assembly who have worked to increase state support for libraries.
Learn more about our upcoming events here: https://newyorkersforbetterlibraries.org/events/
Coming Soon! May 20th
Penguin Random House Intellectual Freedom Task Force and New Yorkers for Better Libraries PAC cordially invite you to an evening dedicated to protecting the freedom to read in New York. While New York has long been a leader in upholding intellectual freedom, emerging book banning efforts remind us that these protections cannot be taken for granted. Our public libraries and schools must continue to serve as spaces where all readers have access to the full range of ideas and stories.
Join us in Albany for the New Yorkers for Freedom to Read Cocktail Reception at The Hollow!
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, 79 N Pearl St, Albany, NY
5:30pm to 7:30pm