June 23, 2015 Staff Report
In 2010, the Woodside branch library was stripped of its Saturday service.
The decrease in service was the result of budget cuts during the Bloomberg administration that saw many Queens Library branches closed on Saturdays. While Woodside closed—some were able to maintain Saturday service—including the Sunnyside branch.
Yesterday, the city council and Mayor de Blasio struck a deal where libraries citywide will be open on Saturdays—including the Woodside branch. The details as to when Saturday service will be restored and the hours each branch will be open will not be available for a number of weeks.
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer, who is the chair of the Cultural Affairs & Libraries committee, had requested an additional $65 million to secure six-day service, increase library hours, add staff, buy books and increase programs.
Van Bramer was able to help negotiate an extra $39 million, which was enough to secure six-day service city wide.
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Woodside library ends Saturday service
