Free Events for All Ages
Come to the Library to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with a range of events and programs for all ages, from poetry readings, book discussions, and film screenings to language classes, crafts, and more.
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Recommended Reading for Adults & Teens
Check out books for adults and teens—including fiction, poetry, memoir, and more—by and about people of Arab descent. Plus, to coincide with both National Poetry Month and Ramadan, explore a list of recommended titles by Muslim poets.
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Recommended Reading for Kids
Explore our curated selection of titles for kids that feature Arab characters, authors, and illustrators.
Research Guide: Early Arab American Collections
Dive into Arab American history and culture with a new guide to conducting research at The New York Public Library. Explore the Library’s collections, which include manuscripts, fine arts, historical newspapers, and much more—with a special focus on early Arabic-speaking communities in New York City.
More from the Research Collections
Delve into primary sources including maps, manuscripts, and newspapers documenting Arab cultures and places throughout history.

Explore the Library’s Treasures
The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures showcases some of the most extraordinary items from the 56 million in our collections. Free to experience at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and online, the exhibition includes an 18th-century illuminated manuscript of Dalā’il al-khayrāt, one of the most popular collections of prayers and invocations for the Prophet Muhammad in Arabic across the Muslim world, as well as a 19th-century miniature leaf-shaped Qur’an, among other highlights.
Plus, explore the exhibit in Arabic with the digital guide on the Bloomberg Connects app, available via automated translation.

Watch Now: Past Events
Revisit these recorded conversations between notable writers, poets, and thinkers about contemporary and classical Arab writing and more.

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