Ian Avilez, a first-grader, is reading at a third-grade level due to early exposure to books, especially living above the Sunset Park Library in Brooklyn. His mother, Miguelina Minier, highlights the library's significant renovations from a dark, small facility to a vibrant space. The library now includes 49 units of affordable housing to support local families. The partnership between the Brooklyn Public Library and the Fifth Avenue Committee overcame past challenges, transforming the library into a community hub that supports residents like Ian and his mother.
The Sunset Park Library and Apartments opened in 2023, featuring residential units above the library, offering families affordable housing linked to community resources.
Miguelina Minier recalls the library from her teenage years: dark and small. Since renovations, it now provides essential space for family and community.
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