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Schomburg Center Volunteer Is Last Surviving ‘Black Angel’
During her time as a nurse at Staten Island’s Sea View Hospital, Virginia Allen (center) became known as a "Black Angel.'"Allen is pictured with Delores Morris (left) and Zulma Candelaria Cruz (right)....
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Intimate Apparel in the Archive
Playbill for Intimate Apparel opera at Lincoln Center TheaterLynn Nottage is among the most important and prolific playwrights of the turn of the 21st century, and her work has been especially...
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Ralph Ellison, Songwriter
Ralph Ellison photo portrait seated. The author Ralph Ellison is inextricably linked to his novel The Invisible Man, now considered a classic of American literature. While his other activities (such as...
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Celebrate Lou Reed's Legacy at NYPL
Lou Reed holding a copy of Metal Machine Music at an in-store signing in Paris, September 19, 1996. © Mila Reynaud. It’s often said that only 10,000 people bought the Velvet Underground's first album,...
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Picturebook Adventures at Sea
If you are looking for some good sea stories for elementary school-age children, the books on this list will be perfect. There are stories of sailing ships, cargo ships, and one tale of life in a...
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Girls on the Case: Middle Grade Mysteries
Frankie Thomas and Bonita Granville in the motion picture Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase. NYPL Digital Collections, Image ID: ps_the_3054In the tradition of Nancy Drew and other well-known girl...
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Twisty Young Adult Mysteries and Thrillers
Sometimes you find a mystery and sometimes it finds you. These young adult reads—contemporary and historical—offer intrigue and thrills as young women are drawn into solving crimes, revealing secrets,...
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Do You Provide Food Deliveries in NYC For An App? You Have New Rights
(En Español)The New York Public Library is committed to serving all New Yorkers and collaborating with organizations to share information and resources that impact our communities. This is why the...
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«¿Haces entregas de alimentos para una aplicación? Conoce tus derechos»
(In English) La Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York está comprometida a servir a todos los neoyorquinos y asociarse con organizaciones para compartir información y recursos que impactan a nuestras...
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Doc Chat Forty-Four: Alice Austen's New York Street Types
On February 17, 2022, Doc Chat took to the streets of turn-of-the-century New York City to learn about a talented and understudied female photographer.Alice Austen, Rag Cart, 1896; Photography...
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Jennifer Egan, Dolly Parton, NoViolet Bulawayo, and More: Upcoming Books You...
Did you know that you can put a hold on many books at NYPL even before they're officially released? It's a great way to get in line for a hotly anticipated book. Below is a sampling of upcoming novels...
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Understanding the History of Ukraine: Recommended Reading
The eyes of the world are on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, leaving many with questions about the circumstances that led to what is now the largest conflict to erupt in Europe since World War II....
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Ukraine: How You Can Help
img_5558.jpegAs the war in Ukraine continues, it can be difficult to know how best to help, as well as which resources are best to consult. The Library is here to help guide your questions and point...
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Doc Chat Forty-Five: A Guide to Black Travel Guides
On February 24, 2022, Doc Chat looked inside the pages of the Library's remarkable collection of African American travel guides.Go, guide to pleasant motoring, Vol. 4, 1955; NYPL Digital Collections,...
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Anna Ks All Around!, Ep 212
Welcome to The Librarian Is In, The New York Public Library's podcast about books, culture, and what to read next.Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on Amazon MusicStatue of Leo...
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#LiteraryMarchMadness 2022: Book-to-Film Adaptation Edition
It's time for our Ninth Annual Literary March Madness (#LiteraryMarchMadness)! This is a bracket-style tournament like the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament, but with a bookish twist. This year...
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Picture Books Celebrating Irish Stories
March is Irish Heritage Month and March 17 is St Patrick’s Day! Here at the Library, we are celebrating all things Ireland, and the talented Irish authors and illustrators working today. Here are a few...
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Nonfiction Recommendations for Kids from the Teen Reading Ambassadors
The New York Public Library's Teen Reading Ambassadors internship program brings together 10th–12th grade students to help further the Library's mission to inspire lifelong learning in others,...
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Meet the Finalists for NYPL’s Bernstein Award for Excellence in Journalism
For the past 35 years, The New York Public Library has selected five finalist books for the Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism. The Bernstein Award recognizes works written by...
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NYPL Researcher Spotlight: Matthieu Aikins
matthieu aikins by kiana hayeri This profile is part of a series of interviews chronicling the experiences of researchers who use The New York Public Library's collections for the development of their...
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