Broad Channel Library Schedule Update

This is a follow up to our previous posting regarding the new scheduled hours of operation for the Broad Channel Library wherein it was pointed out that the new schedule has both the Broad Channel and Howard Beach library branches closed on Saturdays.

The new schedule would require Broad Channel residents who wish to use the library on Saturday to use the Cross Bay Bridge (paying tolls both ways) to visit the 94th street Rockaway library which will remain open on Saturdays.

On top of everything else, now the city will require Broad Channel residents to pay a "Saturday Library Fee" (aka - the CBB toll) each and every time they wish to avail themselves of the services of a public library on the weekend.  A library, I might add, already funded by our tax dollars!

I was contacted ealier today by Mr. Jonathan Gaska, District Manager of Community Board #14, who stated that he would look into this issue and "...see what could be done about it."

We will keep you updated on this isse.