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Stuck in the Library is Brooklyn College's arts and literary magazine. Published quarterly, the magazine features the writings and artwork of Brooklyn College students and others in the community. [1] The magazine is available free of charge at locations on the Brooklyn College campus. [2]
Founded in March 2013 by Yaakov Bressler, the literary group had a modest beginning, consisting of a dozen or so writers meeting every month for literary and writing events. [2] [3] As the magazine's readers and contributors grew, the magazine took initiative to expand its funding, running a successful referendum campaign in April 2014 – expanding the magazine's budget "from hundreds to thousands." [2]
In 2015, Paulette Gindi became Stuck in the Library's second president, dedicating her term to providing "A Safe and Creative Space at Brooklyn College." [4] The group under Ms. Gindi's leadership succeeding in publishing the magazine's 30th edition in October 2017. [4]
In 2018, Mary Halabani became Stuck in the Library's third president and succeeded in further expanding the literary group's operations to Brooklyn College and CUNY students. [5] [6]
According to their website:
Stuck in the Library aims to facilitate a space where creativity can flourish by creating a magazine which publishes often and encourages its enthusiasts to meet its contributors, resulting in a thriving literary sphere in Brooklyn College.