Meet Our (Almost) Six-Year-Old Librarian

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Meet Our (Almost) Six-Year-Old Librarian

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Jun 14, 2023

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If you ask Hannah Jean what would be her greatest wish, she will say running Brooklyn Public Library. Last month, she got to do just that. Read the transcript and check out our book list: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/podcasts/meet-our-almost-six-year

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Jun 14, 2023

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Brooklyn has so many stories to tell, and a lot of them start at the library. Every other week, “Borrowed” brings you stories that start here and take you somewhere new. We're talking to people starting businesses, finding their roots, playing Dungeons & Dragons, creating community—and of course, borrowing books! Brought to you by Brooklyn Public Library.

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