It's all in the NAME
Trailblazing
Card Carrying Member
BPL Acronym
Then and Now
100

The first Children's library Branch.

What is Stone Avenue Branch?

100

Provided BPL's first children's video series

Who is Sheneatha Frison?

100

BPL patrons can borrow this many physical items on their library card at one time

What is 50?

100

Department that focuses on the Children 

What is YFS?

100

The central library of Brooklyn Public Library, opened its doors in this year.

When was 1941?

200

These Branches are Named for People

What is Walt Whitman & Washington Irving?

200

Spearheaded the Period Pantry Project

Who is Rakisha Kearns-White?

200

The Out of State Library cards were discontinued on this date

When was July 15th, 2022?

200

They support sensitive or safety concerns

What is DPS?

200

These 3 versions of Circulation software have been used in BPL  

What are GEAC, Millennium and Sierra?

400

This philanthropist contributed to building many Brooklyn Library Branches

Who is Andrew Carnegie?

400

This person took Jimmy Kimmel & Guillermo for a ride around town

Who is Cherry-Ann Joseph?

400

The HOV card rollout consisted of this many different designs 

What is 13 limited edition designs?

400

Prepares Flyers and Postcards

What is MAC?

400

In 2023, this innovative library program provided teens across the U.S. with access to banned or challenged books

What is Books Unbanned?

800

This scholarship program supports experienced staff pursuing careers in library science by offering funding, mentorship, and leadership training, especially encouraging applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

What is Pathways to Leadership (PTL)?

800

These two awards recognize outstanding contributions at a public library—one honoring a librarian for excellence in public service, and the other recognizing non-librarian staff for impactful service to the community.

What is the Dr. Lucille C. Thomas Award for Excellence in Librarianship and the Feder Leonard Family Award for Excellence in Service to the Library’s Public?

800

Patrons will be billed and blocked exceeding this many days overdue on physical items.

What is 14 days?

800

Office that Oversees Branch Operations

What is ONS?

800

This type of leave allows employees to take time off work to seek help or ensure safety if they or a family member is affected by domestic violence, stalking, or human trafficking.

What is safe leave?

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