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.
Register:
- Jan. 28 | Vibrant Voices: New Books from Authors of Color
- Feb. 10 | Virtual Workshop: Treasures in the Classroom
- Feb. 11 | Towards a Black Historical Consciousness in Teaching Black History
- Feb. 16 | Picturing Local History: Countee Cullen
- Feb. 23 | Virtual Workshop: Treasures in the Classroom
- Mar. 22 | Picturing Local History: Washington Heights
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.
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
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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.)
Register:
- Feb. 16 | Picturing Local History: Countee Cullen
- Mar. 22 | Picturing Local History: Washington Heights
- Mar. 24 | Picturing Local History: Chatham Square (Save the Date!)
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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.
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.
Schedule a Visit:
