NY Public Library Faces Even More Cuts In Administration’s Newest Budget Proposal, Cutting A Staggering $52.7 Million
Did you see the news? The City has proposed more cuts to public libraries. Stand…
Author: Tony Marx
Support The Library: NYPL’s Triple Match Offer From Penguin Random House Ends Tonight At Midnight
In my twenties, at loose ends, I took a break from my roofing job and…
Another Year, Another Round Of Budget Cuts Targeting Libraries In NYC, Including Todt-Hill Westerleigh In Staten Island – Stand Up For Your Library
Tell City Hall: Libraries Are For Everyone, Don’t Cut Their Funding New York City’s public…
Women’ History Month Events At NYPL
Celebrate Women’s History Month with NYPL This March, The New York Public Library celebrates women,…
Learn About Arturo Schomburg – Bibliophile, Activist, Advocate – How His Vision, Dedication Lead To Creation Of Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture
I wouldn’t be writing this today were it not for Arturo Schomburg’s vision and dedication, which…
Todt Hill Westerleigh Branch Of NYPL Closed This Week, Next Week For New Circulation Desk
The New York Public Library’s Todt Hill–Westerleigh Library will be closed for approximately two weeks, beginning Monday,…
Add Your Loved One’s Name On Circulating Books In New York Public Library Collection This Holiday Season
Each holiday season, we offer library supporters the opportunity to add a loved one’s name…
Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library Branch Closing For Renovations Starting December 5th
The New York Public Library’s Todt Hill–Westerleigh Library will be closed for approximately two weeks, beginning December…
NYC Launches First Ever Participatory Budgeting Process, “The People’s Money”
The People’s Money: Idea Generation Session with the League of Women Voters Event Details This…
Election Day Is Tomorrow. What You Need To Know, From NYPL
Tuesday, November 8: General election day Your voice matters! Offices on the ballot include the…
Newest NYPL Exhibit Explores First International Stock Market Crash Of 1720
Open September 23 through February 19; Fortune and Folly in 1720 examines the world’s first…
New Spiderman Limited Edition Library Cards Coming To A Library Near You October 11th!
The Library marks the first anniversary of eliminating fines and the launch of an expanded…
Celebrate Toni Morrison’s Contributions With NYPL In Celebration Of Banned Books Week
In observation of Banned Books Week 2022, The New York Public Library is dedicating a…
Celebrate Disability Pride Month With New York Public Library Throughout July
Disability Pride Month at NYPL The New York Public Library is celebrating Disability Pride Month,…
NYPL Allowing Free, Open Access To Commonly Banned Books In Banned Books For All Program
The New York Public Library’s mission is rooted in the principles of free and open…
14th Staten Island Branch of the New York Public Library in Charleston Grand Opening March 16th
The New York Public Library (NYPL) is excited to announce a new addition is coming…
New York Public Library Reveals Their Picks For 2021’s Best Books For Kids, Teens, Adults
Editor’s Note: Although I haven’t read the books in this particular selection, having used previous…
NYPL Encourages NYC Teens To “Take Back The Library” With New Teen Space In SNFL Midtown Branch, More Spaces Planned For The Future
The new teen space at the completely-transformed Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) in midtown is…
Welcome Back To The NY Public Library! This Week Features Giveaways, Special Programs To Bring New Yorkers Back Into Now-Open Library Branches
Welcome Week will take place at all NYPL branches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten…
New York Public Library Says Goodbye Forever…To Fines! All New Yorkers Say Good Riddance! The Library Welcomes ALL Patrons Back To the Library
From The NYPL’s Announcement Page: As of October 5, 2021, everyone is getting a fresh…