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Booktalking "Twisted" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Seventeen-year-old Tyler Miller has a probation officer now. Apparently, this makes him a lot cooler at school. At least beautiful Bethany Milbury seems to think so. Bethany whose brother Chip used to...
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Constitution Day at the Bronx Library Center
This summer people flocked to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building for an opportunity to see NYPL's copy of the Declaration of Independence in Thomas Jefferson's hand. Many enjoyed celebrating the...
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Tycoons: Real and Imagined
Whether you're a penny pincher or a big spender, tycoons offer a wealth of fascinating stories. These books, both fiction and nonfiction, dramatize big business. From captains of industry to investment...
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Ten Books That Have Stayed With Me....
You may have been tagged in a social media chain making the rounds in which you are supposed to list ten books that have stayed with you in some way. The goal is not to overthink it; simply take a few...
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Acting on Climate Change
From rising sea levels worsening the storm surge during Superstorm Sandy to the increase in extreme weather events, effects of anthropogenic (human-caused) climate change are being deeply felt around...
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To the Left: The Nation Online Archive
On Thursday July 6, 1865, just three months after the end of the Civil War, the first issue of The Nation hit the newsstands. The Nation was founded by Anglo-Irish journalist E.L. Godkin and...
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NYPL Ask the Author: Tom Perrotta
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Apprenticeship Opportunities in New York City
The following recruitment information is from the New York State Department of Labor. The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Construction and General Building Laborers, Local Union #79,...
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Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library: An Insider Look
ReferenceMostly, the information staff answers telephone reference queries, processes book requests, and does outreach to the community. There is also voicemail and email to respond to on a daily...
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Christopher Pike and the Thirst Series
Christopher Pike is one the most entertaining YA authors I have come across. If you have not read his Thirst series you must check it out. Thirst is a New York Times bestseller series.The Thirst series...
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A Hispanic Heritage Month Reading List: Books with Hispanic Characters
For this year's Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), the national theme is "Hispanics: A legacy of history, a present of action and a future of success. " According to the Census, 16%...
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NYPL Ask the Author: Joseph O'Neill and Hal Foster
When you're a reader, there's little better than a trusted book recommendation, and who is more trusted than a beloved author? That's why NYPL Ask The Author gets the skinny on author reading habits...
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ACCION: Want to Work Supporting Small Business?
Accion East is a nonprofit organization with a nationwide reach that has helped thousands of small business owners grow and thrive. A recognized leader in U.S. microfinance, they help small business...
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Booktalking "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" by Barry Denenberg
Bess and identical twin sister Elin went for a fateful sled ride in the winter of 1932. Unfortunately, schoolboy Brian McManus pushed his sled into Bess' path, and she slammed into a tree. Bess became...
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Three Underrated Young Adult Fantasy Series
I love to read. It is one of my favorite pastimes. I have recently noticed that some of my favorite books that I have read over the years are underrated. I rarely meet anyone who has read them or heard...
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NYPLarcade Teen: Metroidvania Games
NYPLarcade Teen is an opportunity to play, watch, and discuss independent, experimental, and thought-provoking games in a library setting. Think of it as a book club, but for video games. This fall at...
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Free Manufacturing Training Program: From Office Support to Warehouse Skills
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations helps jobless and working poor New Yorkers establish carers in sectors that offer good wages and opportunities for advancement.Now Recruiting: Free Manufacturing Training...
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Booktalking "Looking Out For Sarah" by Glenna Lang
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Recommandations de lecture pour l'automne 2014
Faites le plein de livres auprès de votre bibliothèque de quartier pour un automne rempli d'émotions. Consultez le catalogue en ligne de NYPL pour plus de titres et leur disponibilité. LIVRES POUR...
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Expanding Opportunity for All
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from...
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