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Survival: Tips and Resources on How to Survive with Patience and Fortitude
Most New Yorkers do not aim to simply survive, but to thrive. But let’s face it, we’ve all taken it on the chin of late. People from all over, not just New Yorkers, often feel their stress-levels...
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Meet the Scholar: Melissa Forstrom
Museums. They are great. From Museum of Mathematics to Museum of Glass, there's so much to see and to learn about these topics in our shared history. Whenever I visit a new town or country, I am always...
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In Praise of Odd Children's Books
When I was in fifth grade, my mom read me a chapter a night of a strange and wonderful children's book by Richard Kennedy called Amy's Eyes. It had been a few years since the last time we shared...
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On-Site Recruitment: Home Health Aides
The New York State Department of Labor and New Partners, Inc. will present an on-site recruitment for Home Health Aides. Job SummaryTrained and certified health care worker who provides assistance to a...
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Mermaid Parade
I was musing aloud about what the next supernatural fiction trend may be, now that vampires and werewolves have had their day. I jokingly said mermaids/mermen, but it looks like there may be something...
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Find New York Times Bestsellers at NYPL - July 14th, 2013
For the week of July 14th, 2013 we have hardcover fiction, hardcover non-fiction, and Paperback Mass-Market Fiction books.If you have an iPhone, iPad or Android phone, download our free app! Use it...
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On-Site Recruitment: Firefighters, EMT, Paramedics and Fire Protection...
The New York State Department of Labor and New York City Fire Department will present an on-site recruitment for Firefighters, EMT, Paramedics and Fire Protection Inspectors.Position(s)Fire Fighter –...
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Tween Cartoonists Take off with Graphic Novels at Imagination Academy, Week 2
After a hiatus surrounding Independence Day, the Imagination Academy, a free writing workshop for tweens, resumed this past week at the 67th Street Library. This time, these 9 to 12 year olds were not...
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Is Fitness for Everyone?
Common perceptions of what it means to be a "fit person" contribute to the idea that gyms and exercise are suited only for the outgoing and the genetically gifted, but it is possible to thrive within...
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What to Read Next: YA Book Recommendations in your Favorite Genres
Finding a good book can be a Herculean task. It seems impossible and even when you think you've found something will it match your expectations or will the ending have you wanting to throw the book...
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Transmissions from the Timothy Leary Papers: Greatest Hits
There are so many worthwhile topics to highlight in the Timothy Leary papers that I don't have time to cover in this blog. Should I delve into his notes on prostrate cancer? The "Leary circle? Tom...
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New York Career Fair August 15
Career Fairs provide the opportunity to connect face–to-face with recruiters who make hiring decisions and can help you network for other positions within a company. National Career Fairs will present...
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Chocolate con Letras: Charla Literaria en Línea
Bienvenido a su "Chocolate con Letras"—la charla literaria en línea con las bibliotecarias Alex y Libbhy. En este espacio virtual queremos tener la oportunidad de compartir nuestras opiniones y...
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Booktalking "Crocodile Safari" by Jim Arnosky
Crocodiles existed in the time of dinosaurs. In some countries in Central America, crocs are an endangered species. This is the story of one couple's search for knowledge about the ancient creatures in...
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Business Books from "The Economist," July 13, 2013
The July 13, 2013 Economist included its quarterly business book reviews. Here is a listing.For those interested in the articles, you can find them through some of our electronic resources—We recommend...
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On-Site Recruitment: Home Health Aides on August 2
The New York State Department of Labor and Preferred Home Care of New York will present an on-site recruitment for Home Health Aides. Job summaryProvide care for clients in the patient’s home. Perform...
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Art Exhibition Featuring Artists from AHRC NYC at Hudson Park
AHRC New York City's Adult Day Centers offer adults with disabilities a variety of services and opportunities. Using a person-centered approach, individualized and creative supports are offered to...
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Reader's Den in July: Watchmen Part 2
Welcome back to Part 2 of July’s Reader’s Den: we're reading Watchmen by Alan Moore. I had always heard about the graphic novel, but it wasn’t until the movie came out that I wanted to read it to see...
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Blueprint for Your Business Future: Workshops for Immigrant Enterprises
Can your business continue without you?Learn to create an exit strategy that maximizes the value of your business.The New York Public Library offers a three-part series of FREE workshops to help you...
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Teen Summer Reading Spotlight on Reality (a.k.a., Nonfiction Books)
If you enjoy weird mysteries and separating truth from fiction, then you'll definitely enjoy Dead Strange: The Bizarre Truths Behind 50 World-Famous Mysteries by Matt Lamy.This book covers different...
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