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Read the 2024 NAACP Literary Image Award Winners
By Carrie McBride, Communications | March 18, 2024Elizabeth Acevedo, Evie Shockley, Darrin Bell, and more were all recognized for excellence in the nine literary categories.
The Arthurian Romances of Chrétien de Troyes: The Art of Ambivalence
By Andrew Fairweather, Adult Librarian | March 14, 2024Join us for a 10-part online lecture series on the Arthurian romances of Chrétien de Troyes (1135-1191), running from June–October 2024.
New! Interactive Augusta Savage Teacher Set
By Kimberly Henderson, Digital Curator, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture | March 14, 2024A new interactive teacher set honors the life and legacy of Augusta Savage and features 3D-printed replicas of original artworks!
Join Us in Telling NYC Leaders: No Cuts to Libraries!
By NYPL Staff | March 14, 2024It takes just a minute to join us and tell City leaders how important it is to fully fund our public libraries.
Exploring the Arctic at NYPL: A Reading List
By Elizabeth Cronin, Robert B. Menschel Curator of Photography | March 14, 2024To accompany The Awe of the Arctic exhibition, this reading list offers perspectives on this astounding region.
Internship Experience: Researching Arturo Schomburg as an Art Collector
By Leonie Smith, Intern | March 14, 2024NYPL LEAD program intern Leonie Smith describes her experience researching Arturo Schomburg's papers.
Sondheim Easter Eggs in 'Here We Are'
By Douglas Reside, Curator, Theatre Collection | March 14, 2024Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, includes many references to his previous work. Curator Doug Reside identifies a few.
Looking for a Great Listen? Try a 2024 Audie Award Winner
By Carrie McBride, Communications | March 12, 2024These perfect pairings of narration and story serve as an ideal shortlist for your upcoming listens.
New to the Archives: The East Village Eye Records
By Julie Golia, Associate Director, Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books and Charles J. Liebman Curator of Manuscripts | March 7, 2024The records of the groundbreaking underground newspaper are now open to researchers.
Chinese Book Discussion February 2024 中文書籍討論
By Qi Wu, Adult Librarian | March 7, 2024無論線上或館內的討論會,都是大家講,大家聽,大家都能暢所欲言,講出各自獨特的見解。通過討論相互交流心得,我們一起走進了書籍帶給我們的獨特意境,達到與人同樂的效果。