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. 
 

 

Check back here for more events soon!

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Teaching with NYPL’s Primary Sources

Discover curricular materials inspired by our archival collections that you can easily integrate into your teaching. Stay tuned for more curriculum guides that highlight the Library’s collections and their connections to the classroom.

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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:

 

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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.

  • 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:

    Check back for Updates

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  • Just for Educators

    Hone your craft as a teacher! Attend professional development events, learn from other educators, and collaborate with NYPL on your next curricular project.

    Learn More

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. 

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This work is part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl H. and James S. Tisch Director of The New York Public Library. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.