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From the Collections to the Classroom
Few sights bring me as much joy as that of an elementary school class field trip poring through the treasures in the Map Room at the Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Teachers always try to...
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On-Site Recruitment August 22: Firefighters, EMT, Paramedics and Fire...
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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The Wonder Years: Music and References from Season One
What would you do if I sang out of tune? Would you stand up and walk out on me?I don't know about you, but certain songs are for me forever associated with certain movies and television shows.What do...
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Find New York Times Bestsellers at NYPL - August 11th, 2013
For the week of August 11th, 2013 we have hardcover fiction, hardcover non-fiction, and paperback trade fiction books.If you have an iPhone, iPad or Android phone, download our free app! Use it with...
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Booktalking "Lizards" by Nic Bishop
Stunning. That one word does justice to Nic Bishop's photographic talents.Lizards existed 150 million years ago, along with dinosaurs. Some lizards lack legs; therefore they can be confused with...
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Blueprint for Your Business Future: Workshops for Immigrant Enterprises at...
Can your business continue without you? Learn to create an exit strategy to maximize the value of your business.Brooklyn Public Library offers a three-part series of FREE workshops to help you plan for...
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Tween Writers Wrap Up a Summer of Writing at Imagination Academy
After a short break, Imagination Academy came together once more at the 67th Street branch for its final session of the summer. This week's focus was fiction and we had a great slate of local authors...
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On-Site Information/Recruitment in August: Police Communications Technicians...
The New York State Department of Labor and the New York City Police Department will present On-Site Information/Reruitment for Police Communications Technicians (911 Operators).This is an On-Site...
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Snapshots from NYPL
We all have great memories about our local library—old and new—the favorite book series we checked out when we were young, pictures we drew during a class, or how we used the quiet space for study and...
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Vandamm, the Suffragist?
I admit to a historical prejudice—I really wanted Florence Vandamm to be a Suffragist. A woman running her own business in London, 1908, it just seemed natural. But the road to verification had...
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Veterans Oral History Project: Get Involved
Last Thursday, six new volunteer interviewers for the NYC Veterans Oral History Project met at Mid-Manhattan Library to learn about the project and discuss best practices. Several volunteers have...
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August 2013 DVD Releases... Reserve Your Copy Now!
In the month of August, many great DVD movies are coming to the Library. Reserve titles now using the Library's Catalog.August is a month full of big Hollywood DVD releases with Oblivion, Olympus Has...
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On-Site Recruitment: Home Health Aides on August 20
The New York State Department of Labor and Preferred Home Care of New York will present On-Site Recruitment for Home Health Aides. Job SummaryProvide care for clients in the patient’s home. Perform...
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A List of Lists: August 2013
Need a recommendation? Ask us! Librarians across the country have voted on their most-anticipated books coming out in the month of September. They are:Fangirl by Rainbow RowellHow the Light Gets In: A...
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On-Site Recruitment: Police Communications Technicians (911 Operators) in...
The New York State Department of Labor and the New York City Police Department will present On-Site Recruitment for Police Communications Technicians (911 Operators). On-Site Recruitment in Manhattan...
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Resorts World Job Fair August 19
The New York State Department of Labor and Resorts World New York will present Resorts World Job Fair at SUNY-Queens Educational Opportunity Center on Monday, August 19, 2013—One Day Only from 10...
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Vandamm and the Antarctic, Part I
One of the factors that brought success to the Florence Vandamm Studio in London and, later the Vandamm Studio in NYC, was her ability to keep track of negatives. This blog contains a prime early...
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Vandamm and the Antarctic, Part 2
There is evidence that Commander Evans distributed autographed copies of portraits at his lectures, probably the Vandamm portrait. There is a description, here in the LPA collections, of attending his...
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Teen Pride Bookmarks
Getting teens interested in reading is difficult, but it's taught me a few things: when I was a teen, I would at times cut school to just to read. Why?! (If any teens are reading this, please don't cut...
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Booktalking "Off Like the Wind" by Michael Spradlin
Three businessmen, William Russell, Alexander Majors and William Waddell came up with the idea of using horses and riders to transport mail from Missouri to California to expedite communication between...
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