BROOKLYN, New York, March 13 -- Brooklyn Public Library issued the following joint statement with New York Public Library and Queens Public Library:

In support of the City's efforts to limit the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), all New York City public libraries are suspending public programming and events from Friday, March 13 until Tuesday, March 31. Details can be found on the websites of the Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library.