Library seeks donations
Beset by financial woes, the New York Public Library is going directly to its patrons for help. Neighborhood branches are putting out donation boxes, the New York Daily News reports.
The 85-branch system already has seen the city slash millions of dollars from its budget and is facing the prospect of more cuts next year that could bring further reductions in hours of operation, purchases of books and staffing, the newspaper said.
Soliciting donations is one of several strategies the library is employing to boost income, along with pleas to corporations, foundations and philanthropists.
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