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15 Books to Read If You Loved 'The Idea of You'
By Carrie McBride, Communications | May 9, 2024
These titles explore some of the same themes including May-December relationships, celebrity romances, and love under the microscope.
Storytime With NYPL Librarians at Hudson Yards
By NYPL Staff | May 9, 2024
Enjoy read-aloud books, songs, rhymes, and art activities in these free programs.
Exploring the Harlem Renaissance Through NYPL's Collections
By Maya Banks, Exhibitions Education, Center for Educators and Schools | May 9, 2024
Learn about items in NYPL's collections that celebrate the Harlem Renaissance and delve deeper into its history with our teaching tools!
All Hail C.J. Sansom and the Matthew Shardlake Series
By Anne Rouyer, Supervising Young Adult Librarian | May 8, 2024
A celebration of mystery author C.J. Sansom and his incomparable creations Tudor lawyer Matthew Shardlake and his assistant Jack Barack.
'Watch-Alikes': The Broadway Musicals of the Spring 2024 Season
By Douglas Reside, Curator, Theatre Collection | May 8, 2024
If you're trying to decide which new Broadway musical to see this summer, Curator Doug Reside offers some "watch-alikes."
'Cabaret': The Always Immersive Musical
By Douglas Reside, Curator, Theatre Collection | May 8, 2024
Doug Reside looks at the different versions of Cabaret that have played on Broadway and how each was immersive in its own way.
Picture Books Celebrating a Mother's Love
By Carrie McBride, Communications | May 8, 2024
For Mother's Day and all year round.
Celebrating May Birthdays in the Berg Collection
By Berg Collection staff | May 6, 2024
Celebrate authors with May birthdays, including Walt Whitman and Adrienne Rich, and learn about some of their work in our collections.
Who Is Your Favorite Teacher From Fiction?
By Carrie McBride, Communications | May 6, 2024
Ms. Frizzle, Miss Honey, Mr. Ward, Anne Shirley...
Recent & Upcoming Adaptations To Read & Watch This Spring
By Carrie McBride, Communications | May 2, 2024
Sci-fi thrillers, age-gap romances, true crime, and more, these adaptations are based on award-winning and bestselling books.