In 1912, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported that the Brooklyn library system circulated more children's books than all but the New York Public Library, with a circulation of 1.5 million books in 1911. The city allocated about $16,300 for new children's books that year, down from nearly $26,000 the previous year. Librarians from around the world visit Brooklyn's children's rooms. In 1929, the Eagle reported on the introduction of new U.S. currency, highlighting a committee's decision to feature George Washington's portrait on the $1 bill, acknowledging his prominence in American history.
In 1911, the children of Brooklyn took home to read from the Public Library a million and a half books, indicating a strong engagement with library resources.
In 1929, a committee proposed George Washington's portrait for the new $1 bill, emphasizing his iconic status and familiarity among the American public.
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