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Recent Acquisitions in the Jewish Division: May 2015
The following titles on our Recent Acquisitions Display are just a few of our new books, which are available at the reference desk in the Dorot Jewish Division. Catalog entries for the books can be...
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The Internet Loves Digital Collections: April 2015
January 18, 1969 menu from the Oak Room at the Plaza HotelWhat was the most viewed image on NYPL's Digital Collections platform in April 2015?It was a menu.Specifically, a menu from the Oak Room at the...
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Booktalking "Born to Trot" by Marguerite Henry
Rosalind is a mare that Gibson can hang his hopes on. The young boy loves exercising horses, and he loves the way that the trotting Standardbred moves. She is all heart, and she responds to her...
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Subway Construction: Then and Now
Workers in 1901 contrasted to workers in 2014. Periodically, the MTA posts images to its Flickr Photostream that document workers’ progress on many projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, the 7...
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Salute to Narrative Nonfiction: Memoirs
Narrative or creative nonfiction is somewhat newly recognized genre. Naturally, as librarians we have a great appreciation for the research, the primary source documents and interviews, but it is the...
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Introducing Thursdays at M'berg: Teen Programs at Muhlenberg
You spoke and we listened! A big THANK YOU to all of the Muhlenberg teens who took the time to complete the surveys and give your feedback for programs at your library. Beginning this month join us...
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Booktalking "The Lost and Found Pony" by Tracy Dockray
The pony in this story is plaintive and adorable. He or she grew up and wondered what the future would hold. The pony learned to jump and won blue ribbons at horse shows. Then, he or she refused a very...
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People of the (Online) Book: Jewish Texts Online
Here’s a brief guide to Jewish books online, including reference works, religious texts and literature. For periodicals, see our Quick Guide to Jewish Periodicals.Psalterium, Hebreum, Grecũ, Arabicũ,...
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Fantasy of Power and Betrayal: "Game of Thrones" Readalikes for Teens
A recent trend in YA Lit is the fantasy sub-genre: court and political intrigue fantasy. It’s full of all the stuff that makes for great high stakes drama: power, family, politics, love, betrayal,...
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Financial Planning Day Draws A Crowd to SIBL... Again!
Our spring edition of Financial Planning Day for 2015 drew record crowds. Dozens of people lined up in front of SIBL before we even opened the door. They quickly made their way downstairs to sign up...
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Podcast #59: Sonia Sotomayor on Education and Color Blindness
Subscribe on iTunes.Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has lived and continues to live with passion, vigor, and curiosity. In her memoir My Beloved World, Sotomayor recounts her childhood living in...
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We All Scream for Ice Cream: Books and Resources for Making Your Own
Contests - Rudy Vallee at ice cream eating contest. Image ID: 1667949Summer is here! Just kidding, but the past weekend sure felt like it. The sun was out, the temperature was up, and everyone was...
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Our Favorite New York Stories
The staff at the New York Public Library loves their city as well as a story that captures what is truly special and wonderful about this place. Here are a few of their favorites.My all time favorite...
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Booktalking "Blue Ribbon Summer" by Catherine Hapka
Brooke is in love with her Chincoteague pony, Foxy. She schools the pony herself, but it is a slow, gradual process. Then, her stepfather unexpectedly announces that he has paid for the girl and her...
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Our Favorite New York Stories for Kids and Teens
The staff at New York Public Library love their city and here are some books for young children, middle graders, and teens they feel deliver all the charm, mystique, and humanity that makes this place...
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Growing Up Chinese-American: Books for Young Readers
When I was growing up in the ’70s there was very little in the way of books that reflected who I was—a first generation Chinese-American girl living in New York City. My parents spoke Chinese, but I...
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Ask the Author: Sally Mann
Sally Mann comes to Books at Noon next Wednesday, May 13 to discuss her latest work, Hold Still: A Memoir With Photographs. We asked her six questions about what she likes to read.When and where do you...
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母亲 - Chinese Books for Mother's Day
幸福月子餐：65道滋養料理林慧懿等9789863640349 林慧懿等9789863640349本書所設計的65道食譜，涵蓋了調養補品、養生飯麵、元氣藥膳、高纖時蔬及幸福甜品，還要告訴妳許多坐月子的養生觀念，幫助新手媽媽們解開有關飲食及保健的各種疑惑。Books.com.tw 虎媽的戰甲：三項黑暗人格特質，竟然讓人出類拔萃！蔡美兒(虎媽), 傑德．魯本菲爾德9789863421498...
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Booktalking "Molly the Pony" by Pam Kaster
Hurricane Katrina was a disaster that one plucky Pony of the Americas was able to endure. Luckily, there was enough hay and water in her stall to keep her alive until a rescue group could arrive. Then,...
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