The New York Liberty and Brooklyn Public Library are teaming as much as launch 100,000 particular version library playing cards that includes the 2024 WNBA Champions and beloved mascot Ellie the Elephant. The collaboration celebrates each organizations’ shared dedication to literacy and neighborhood, aligning with Brooklyn Public Library’s in depth summer time studying applications.

The partnership can be spotlighted at Ellie’s Birthday celebration through the Liberty sport on Sunday, June 1 at Barclays Middle. Followers will take pleasure in book-themed activations, together with a BPL bookmobile providing on-site guide lending, picture cubicles, and Ellie-themed bookmarks linked to a curated studying record. Highlights from Ellie’s record embody Lola Joins the Group by Keka Novales, Keep in mind Us by Jacqueline Woodson, and Elephants Dwelling Massive by Jason Viola.

Beginning Monday, June 2, followers can decide up the Liberty-themed library playing cards at any Boston Public Library (BPL) department.

In honor of the Liberty’s dedication to selling literacy and neighborhood engagement, CEO Keia Clarke will settle for the 2025 Brooklyn Public Library Gala Award at BPL’s annual Gala on June 11.