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Author Talk: 'The Nom Wah Cookbook' Authors on This Storied Restaurant (Plus Cookbook Recommendations)
By Sherri Machlin, Adult Librarian | June 24, 2022Learn about this iconic fixture of New York's Chinatown, its cookbook, and others recommended by NYPL staff.50 All-Time Favorite Romance Books
By Anne Rouyer, Supervising Young Adult Librarian | February 11, 2022Classics, contemporary, LGBTQ, historicals, sci-fi/fantasy, thrillers—these books still have the power to make us smile or catch our breath.Meet the Artist: Yuko K., SoHo 2020 Exhibit
By Sherri Machlin, Adult Librarian | January 27, 2022The Mulberry Street Library's exhibition by artist Yuko K. of photographs of graffiti created in response to the murder of George Floyd.
Cookie Lit 2021: A Baking + Literature Mashup
By Arieh Ress, Adult Librarian | December 3, 2021December 4 is National Cookie Day—the perfect time to enjoy another selection of literary-inspired cookies!
Books to Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
By Alex Kohn, Library Information Assistant | October 27, 2021These titles, for all ages, showcase how fascinating and colorful LGBTQ+ history is.
12 Great LGBTQ YA Books You Haven't Read Yet
By Alex Kohn, Library Information Assistant | June 28, 2021There's no better time than Pride Month to discover a new favorite book!12 Classic LGBTQ Titles for YA Readers
By Alex Kohn, Library Information Assistant | June 22, 2021Every year I wait for June so I can talk about these classic LGBT YA books, but you can enjoy them any time of the year!Recent Books That Reflect Diverse Womens' Experiences For Kids, Teens, & Adults
By Sherri Machlin, Adult Librarian | April 29, 2021Women's History Month has come and gone, but the staff of Mulberry Street Branch are keeping the vibe going with this booklist.
NYPL’s Mabel Williams: Giving Teens a Voice
By Anne Rouyer, Supervising Young Adult Librarian | March 8, 2021Mabel Williams's groundbreaking work of focusing library services on teens culminated with this list of books.
Love is Strange: A Reading List for an Uncommon Valentine’s Day
By Denise Jarrott, Library Information Assistant | February 11, 2021These books might not bring a new love to your doorstep, but maybe they will reveal the love that might already exist in your life.
