Welcome to the Grand Central Library Newsletter, a monthly showcase of news, programs, and services offered by NYPL staff and partners. Our branch in Midtown East/Turtle Bay is conveniently accessible to both local residents and metro-area commuters.

In addition to diverse educational and cultural programming, the Grand Central Library offers computer services, including free WiFi and power outlets, plentiful seating for individual and group work, and collections of print and non-print media for all ages. Grand Central is also home to idNYC and Single Stop services, both located on our 2nd floor.
 

Staff Recommendations

Here’s what the Grand Central staff is reading, watching, and listening to this month. To find out more, or place a hold on a particular book or recording, just click on its title.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resource Spotlight

Celebrating 20 Years of Harry Potter

NYPL is happy to announce an exciting promotion from digital reading platform OverDrive, marking the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

In celebration of one of the most popular titles in the reading world, OverDrive is partnering with the publisher Pottermore to offer two weeks of free unlimited access to the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone ebook. 

Available on SimplyE and on OverDrive through September 10, 2018.
 

September Highlights

The 1960s: LPA presents Teo Macero Producing Miles Davis

Thursday, September 6 at 6:30 PM  

Grand Central Library continues its partnership with the Library for the Performing Arts with a special presentation on Miles Davis’s music of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Read more...

 

Community Conversations: Getting Older In The City

Thursday, September 20 at 1 PM  

Join your neighbors and community leaders in an inclusive dialogue about the issues that matter to you. As we age, city living can become more difficult and isolating. Connect. Communicate. Learn. Discuss. Participate. Repeat. 

To register, email LauraStein@nypl.org or decide last-minute and walk in! There are three meetings, attend one or all three. Read more...

Adult Events

Library @ Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket

Wednesday, September 5, 10 AM-1 PM
Stop by our table at the Greenmarket on 47th Street and 2nd Avenue, where we will be giving out freebies and having fun in the sun. Parents, help your kids complete our 1960s Rock 'n' Roll Scavenger Hunt for a prize! Read more...

e-Services Help

Fridays at 1 PM: September 7 | September 14 | September 21 | September 28  
Learn how to take advantage of free access to books, films, music, magazines, and more on your tablet, smartphone, or e-reader. Drop by the table near the front door with your device to get one-on-one help!

Freelance Writing Business Workshop

Saturdays, 2-3:30 PM: September 8, September 22, and October 6
Attend this three-part workshop led by accomplished freelancer, Kayla Lee. Registration is recommended by emailing LauraStein@nypl.org. What type of writing work is out there? Which is the most profitable? Read more...

Film Screening: Sunset Blvd

Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 PM  
Hired to rework a faded silent film star's script, a screenwriter finds a dangerous relationship developing instead. Sunset Boulevard is considered one of the greatest American films of all time. Read more...

Author Talk: 10 Years of Tor.com

Thursday, September 13 at 6:30 PM   
Tor.com’s 10th-anniversary anthology release, Worlds Seen in Passing, showcases its best short fiction of the decade, including Hugo and Nebula Award-winners. A must-see event for all ages, especially fans of sci-fi and aspiring writers! No registration required. First come, first seated. Read more...

Book Discussion: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Tuesday, September 18, 6 PM-7 PM   
Join us to discuss Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere. Book groups are open to everyone, hosted at libraries throughout the city, and facilitated by New York Public Library staff. Learn more and browse all of our book groups online here.

Be Creative with Crafts

Thursday, September 20, 2 PM-4 PM     
Let's be creative together at this craft program for teens and adults. All materials will be provided by Grand Central Library! Please RSVP by emailing sabrinajesram@nypl.org. 

Film Screening: Shi (Poetry)

Tuesday, September 25 at 6 PM  
Poetry stars Jeong-hie Yun, Da-wit Lee, and Hee-ra Kim. A sixty-something woman, faced with the discovery of a family crime and in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, finds strength and purpose when she enrolls in a poetry class.

Adult/Teen Coloring

Thursday, September 27, 5:30 PM-7 PM  
The latest craze is artistic coloring for adults. Bring your sketchpad project or use one of our unique coloring books. All materials will be provided by Grand Central, including a jigsaw puzzle table for maximum relaxation. Note: Just one session in September!

Kids Programs

Early Literacy: Baby Storytime

A lapsit storytime for children 18 months and younger. Grow your baby's early literacy skills by reading short books, singing songs, doing rhymes, and other interactive activities. You must register to attend.

To register for Tuesday, September 4th, please click here on Friday, August 31st around 12 PM.

To register for Tuesday, September 11th, please click here on Friday, September 7th around 12 PM.

To register for Tuesday, September 18th, please click here on Friday, September 14th around 12 PM.

To register for Tuesday, September 25th, please click here on Friday, September 21st around 12 PM.
 

Early Literacy: Toddler & Up Storytime

Thursdays at 11 AM: September 6 | September 13 | September 20 | September 27
Children age 18 months and older can practice early literacy skills alongside their caregivers with interactive stories, action songs, and fun finger plays, while also meeting others in the neighborhood.

Summer Reading: Coding Unplugged

Wednesdays at 4 PM:  September 12 | September 19 | September 26 
Learn the basics of coding sequences by selecting directions to navigate out of mazes. Kids can also build their own coding mazes with Legos! For ages 6 and up. Please email allisonameduri@nypl.org to RSVP.

Back to School Celebration

Saturday, September 29
2 PM: Storytime for ages 3 and up
2:30 PM: Crafts
3 PM: K-2nd grade Reading Group (please RSVP for 3pm session by emailing allisonameduri@nypl.org)
Participate in school-themed activites and learn about the Library's great educational resources as we celebrate a new school year! 

Teen Programs

Programs in a Box: Hands-On Science: Teen Session

Fridays at 4:30 PM: September 7 | September 14 | September 21 | September 28  
Turn up the music with these teen programs! Each program comes with the equipment needed for you to tackle STEM and music, and the entire workshop series is free.

Upcoming Events

The Downtown Pop Underground: An Author Talk (with special guests)

Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30 PM  
The Grand Central Library hosts author Kembrew McLeod to discuss his 2018 book, The Downtown Pop Underground. RSVP by emailing GregoryStall@nypl.org.

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