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Cycling in the City

by Jaqueline Woolcott, Ask NYPL
May 9, 2013

Cycling is not only great for your health; it’s better for the environment and less expensive than other forms of travel. Currently the city is working toward making NYC more friendly to cyclists and as a library we're trying to make information regarding cycling a little easier to find.

So, here are some helpful resources regarding cycling programs, biking clubs, books, blogs, and other practical guides. At the end of this post you’ll also find a list of library locations equipped with bike racks!

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A World of Digital Pictures

by Jaqueline Woolcott, Ask NYPL
December 31, 2012

We here at AskNYPL get regular requests for digital images on different topics and we're always happy to share the New York Public Library's very own Digital Gallery. While the NYPL Digital Gallery does a wonderful job with its collection, making things easy to find and accessible, we don't always have the content folks are looking for. These instances lead us outside NYPL's resources and we've found some spectacular image resources.

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Happy Paul Bunyan Day!

by Jaqueline Woolcott, Ask NYPL
June 28, 2012

Since we can't visit all the great statues across the country, In observance of Paul Bunyan Day we're reading about the larger than life lumberjack and his best blue buddy, Babe (and, of course, celebrating anything really tall)!

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Get Moving NYC: Where’s Your Fitness Fun?

by Jaqueline Woolcott, Ask NYPL
May 25, 2012

Every year, spring sparks my desire to get out of my stuffy apartment, stretch my legs, and enjoy what the city has to offer. I want to enjoy a little time outside or find an event that requires some movement.

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