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Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Join the Library throughout May for a lineup of free events for all ages—plus, discover reading recommendations, resources, and more!

Spotlight

  • Schomburg Centennial '100' logo in red, green, and purple on a black background.
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  • Author Talks & Conversations

  • Exhibitions

  • Kids & Teens

  • Other Events

  • The Book of Records: Madeleine Thien with Jiayang Fan

    Wed, May 21 | 6 PM

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online

    Madeleine Thien with the cover of The Book of Records.
  • Kevin Nguyen: Mỹ Documents

    Thurs, May 22 | 7 PM

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online

    2 side-by-images: Kevin Nguyen headshot, book cover of Mỹ Documents
  • Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: Barbara Demick with Jessica Bruder

    Tues, May 27 | 6 PM

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online

    Barbara Demick with the cover of Daughters of the Bamboo Grove.
  • WNYC Book Club Event: 'Audition' with Katie Kitamura

    Thurs, May 29 | 6 PM

    Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online

    Katie Kitamura next to the cover of Audition.
  • The Book of Records: Madeleine Thien with Jiayang Fan

    Wed, May 21 | 6 PM

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online

    Madeleine Thien with the cover of The Book of Records.
  • Kevin Nguyen: Mỹ Documents

    Thurs, May 22 | 7 PM

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online

    2 side-by-images: Kevin Nguyen headshot, book cover of Mỹ Documents
  • Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: Barbara Demick with Jessica Bruder

    Tues, May 27 | 6 PM

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online

    Barbara Demick with the cover of Daughters of the Bamboo Grove.

Staff Picks

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In the Collection

  • The Quiet Librarian

    Allen Eskens

    AdultFiction
  • John Lewis

    David Greenberg

    AdultNonfiction
  • Nicked

    M.T. Anderson

    AdultFiction
  • How to Be a Good Girl

    Jamie Hood

    AdultPoetry
  • Low Orbit

    Kazimir Lee

    Young AdultGraphic Novel
  • Old Soul

    Susan Barker

    AdultHorror
  • Giant Robot

    Eric Nakamura

    AdultNonfiction
  • Womb City

    Tlotlo Tsamaase

    AdultSci-Fi
  • Much Ado about Keanu

    Sezin Devi Koehler

    AdultNonfiction
  • Teens: Get College & Career Help—and Free Test Prep Materials

    At select NYPL branches, get free giveaway titles related to college, career, and adulting.

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  • NYPL’s Accessible Technology Conference 2025: Participate in Our Free Conference

    Community members, innovators, and advocates are invited to take part.

     


     

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