Brooklyn Public Library gears up for fourth annual Bike the Branches
Registration Open Now for Riders, Participants
Brooklyn bicyclists and bibliophiles can register now for Bike the Branches, a daylong bike ride through Brooklyn Public Library’s (BPL) 60-branch system, the library announced Tuesday. One of the borough’s largest biking events, to be held on May 7, is a key component of the library’s Support the Branches spring fundraising campaign, which raises urgently needed dollars for BPL’s programs and services. The event drew nearly 1,000 riders and participants last year.
“Bike the Branches is a great day to support the library by hitting the road or attending an event at your local branch,” said BPL President and CEO Linda Johnson. “Whether you’d prefer to support the library by spending a day in the saddle or simply by enjoying a good book, we hope you’ll join us on May 7.”
New this year to Bike the Branches is a series of guided rides departing from Central Library that will help riders efficiently explore BPL’s branches and the neighborhoods they serve. The library is also making it easier than ever to rent a set of wheels for Bike the Branches, with Citi Bike day passes and full-day rentals from Bike-n-Roll. And an added bonus: four branches will host Smorgasburg vendors, giving riders a chance to refuel at Greenpoint, Windsor Terrace, Bedford and Central libraries.