Coming Up: Events & Workshops for Educators
The Center for Educators and Schools offers a wide range of events and programs for educators, including credit-bearing professional development workshops, author talks, film screenings, and more.
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- Aug. 27 | Back to School Giveaway Celebration
- Sep. 2 | Extra Credit: A Back-to-School Comedy Night for Educators
Save the date, August 27th! CES and UFT Back to School Giveaway Celebration.
On August 27th from 10 AM to 3 PM, join The New York Public Library’s Center for Educators and Schools and the United Federation of Teachers for a Back to School Giveaway Celebration for students, educators, and their families. This event will feature storytimes and crafts for families, information for educators, and fun giveaways to get ready for back-to-school! Pick up a free NYPL book bag and grab a book for your home library, too, while supplies last
Staff Picks of the Week
Aug. 12 | Elisa Garcia, Supervising Librarian MyLibraryNYC
The Global Literature in Libraries Initiative strives to raise the visibility and diversity of world literature at various levels such as local, national, and international. The goal of the Global Literature Initiative in Libraries is to directly collaborate with librarians and literacy advocates to raise awareness of global/ translated literature and introduce readers to the diversity of the world through reading.
Plan Your Class Visit to the Library
Arrange for a class visit to an NYPL branch or research library, an outreach visit to your classroom, or a field trip to see highlights from our collections in the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures.
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About the Center for Educators & Schools
Our Mission
The Center for Educators and Schools uses The New York Public Library's resources and collections to ignite curiosity, joy, and a passion for learning within educators, students, and school communities.
"For over 125 years, The New York Public Library has been an educational resource for the people of New York City, and far beyond. Now, the Library is building a team exclusively devoted to serving educators and schools. Whether you are a classroom teacher, a school librarian, an administrator, paraprofessional, a parent, or any type of educator at all, the Center for Educators and Schools is here to help you make the most of the Library’s rich resources…"
— Brian Jones, Director, Center for Educators and Schools | Read more.
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Learning with the Library's Treasures
Learn MoreThe Library's new major exhibition, the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures, offers unparalleled opportunities for teachers and students to engage with our world-renowned research collections—from class visits to educator workshops, teaching tools for your classroom, and more.
- Schedule an onsite guided tour with your class
- Attend Treasures in the Classroom virtual workshop just for educators
- Bring replicas of collection items from the Polonsky Exhibition to your classroom
- Download exhibition activities
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School Outreach
The School Support Team at The New York Public Library supports all K–12 New York City educators by providing unparalleled access to digital resources, professional development opportunities, class visits, one-on-one consultations, and more.
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Curriculum Workshops
This spring, join us for workshops where we'll share photographic prints that support teaching and learning about local New York City history in your elementary school classroom. (CTLE credits will be awarded.)
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Just for Educators
Learn MoreHone your craft as a teacher! Attend professional development events, learn from other educators, and collaborate with NYPL on your next curricular project.
Vibrant Voices: New Books from Authors of Color
Explore new books from authors of color with NYPL's Vibrant Voices book list, created by the Library’s expert staff to amplify and celebrate diverse voices, promote discussion, and expand understanding.
