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    Read the 2024 NAACP Literary Image Award Winners

    By Carrie McBride, Communications | March 18, 2024

    Elizabeth Acevedo, Evie Shockley, Darrin Bell, and more were all recognized for excellence in the nine literary categories.

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    The Arthurian Romances of Chrétien de Troyes: The Art of Ambivalence

    By Andrew Fairweather, Adult Librarian | March 14, 2024

    Join us for a 10-part online lecture series on the Arthurian romances of Chrétien de Troyes (1135-1191), running from June–October 2024.

  • Photo of Augusta Savage book and 3D printed replicas of sculptures in Teacher Set

    New! Interactive Augusta Savage Teacher Set

    By Kimberly Henderson, Digital Curator, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture | March 14, 2024

    A new interactive teacher set honors the life and legacy of Augusta Savage and features 3D-printed replicas of original artworks! 

  • close up of sign held up at outdoor rally that reads: No Cuts to Libraries!

    Join Us in Telling NYC Leaders: No Cuts to Libraries!

    By NYPL Staff | March 14, 2024

    It takes just a minute to join us and tell City leaders how important it is to fully fund our public libraries.

  • Selection of titles from the 'Awe of the Arctic' reading list displayed on a teal background.

    Exploring the Arctic at NYPL: A Reading List

    By Elizabeth Cronin, Robert B. Menschel Curator of Photography | March 14, 2024

    To accompany The Awe of the Arctic exhibition, this reading list offers perspectives on this astounding region.

  • A lithograph print depicting Afro-Brazilian dance, circa 1820s-1830s.

    Internship Experience: Researching Arturo Schomburg as an Art Collector

    By Leonie Smith, Intern | March 14, 2024

    NYPL LEAD program intern Leonie Smith describes her experience researching Arturo Schomburg's papers. 

  • A woman in a night gown begins to run up stage to a group of people gathered at a dining table. A bishop in a mitre is standing at the head of the table.

    Sondheim Easter Eggs in 'Here We Are'

    By Douglas Reside, Curator, Theatre Collection | March 14, 2024

    Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, includes many references to his previous work. Curator Doug Reside identifies a few.

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    Looking for a Great Listen? Try a 2024 Audie Award Winner

    By Carrie McBride, Communications | March 12, 2024

    These perfect pairings of narration and story serve as an ideal shortlist for your upcoming listens.

  • Three covers of the newspaper the East Village Eye

    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, 2024

    The records of the groundbreaking underground newspaper are now open to researchers. 

  • illustration of an open book with flowers growing out of it and text: Chinese Books Discussion

    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。