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.

Adult Events

Weill Cornell Presents: Your Diet and Your Brain

Tuesday, December 4 at 6 PM
If you could see the future, what would you have for dinner? Join us for an exploration of the intersections of nutrition and diet on cognitive health during the Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Series. 

Games and Hobbies Meetup

Thursdays, 3 PM-5 PM | December 6, 13, and 27
All ages are welcome! BYOG (bring your own game): Canasta! Checkers! Bring your knitting! Meet new people!

e-Services Help

Fridays, 1 PM-2 PM | December 7, 14, 21, and 28
Get started borrowing e-books on your tablet, smartphone, or e-reader. Learn how to take advantage of free access to books, films, magazines, and more from the comfort of your own home. Drop by the table near the front door with your device to get one-on-one help! 

Film Screening: Mon Oncle Antoine

Tuesday, December 11 at 6:30 PM
Claude Jutra's sweeping portrait of village life in 1940s Quebec has been called one of the greatest Canadian films of all time. Winner of Best Feature Film, Best Performance by a Lead Actor, and Best Direction at the Canadian Film Awards.
Running Time: 105 minutes

Author Talk - Theasa Tuohy

Thursday, December 13 at 6 PM
Join us for a conversation with local fiction author, Theasa Tuohy. Tuohy's latest historical novel, Flying Jenny (Akashic, June 2018) is the story of two daring women—one a pilot, one a reporter—who defy stereotypes in 1929 New York.

Book Discussion: The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma

Tuesday, December 18, 6 PM-7 PM
Join us to discuss The Fishermen, a striking debut novel about an unforgettable childhood, by a Nigerian writer the New York Times has crowned "the heir to Chinua Achebe."

Be Creative with Crafts

Thursday, December 20, 2 PM-4 PM
Let's be creative together, with this craft program for adults. All materials will be provided by Grand Central! Please RSVP by emailing SabrinaJesram@nypl.org.

Kids Programs

Early Literacy: Baby Storytime

Tuesdays at 11 AM
A lap-sit storytime for children 18 months and younger. Grow your baby's early literacy skills through reading short books, singing songs, doing rhymes, and other interactive activities. You must register to attend.

To RSVP for Tuesday, December 4th, please click here on Monday, December 3rd around 1 PM.

To RSVP for Tuesday, December 11th, please click here on Friday, December 7th around noon.

To RSVP for Tuesday, December 18th, please click here on Friday, December 14th around noon.

Hummingbird Robotics Lab

Wednesdays at 4 PM | December 5, 12, and 19
With the Hummingbird Robotics kit, we'll craft and build robots, and then bring them to life through Scratch coding. 
Best for ages 8 and up. To register, please email AllisonAmeduri@nypl.org.

Early Literacy: Toddler & Up Storytime

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

Early Literacy: Winter Wonderland

Friday, December 21 at 1 PM
For children up to age 6, come and celebrate the winter season with stories, crafts, and activities! No registration required.

Early Literacy: Young Family Game Day

Saturday, December 29 at 2 PM
Join us for a warm and cozy day of board games that are perfect for young children's developmental skills. Ages 2 and older.

Teen Programs

Retro Video Game Day

Fridays at 3:30 PM | December 7, 14, 21, and 28
Join us every Friday here at Grand Central for Retro Video Game Day. We'll provide those old school 8-, 16-, and 32-bit consoles, games, and controllers you all love. All you have to bring is you and your skills! Do you still have it? Come and find out!

Sonic Portraits

Friday, December 14 at 4 PM
Learn the relationship between visual arts and music composition by drawing a "Visual Score"; then watch and hear it come to life as it is drawn on an iPad. For ages 13-18 years old. Presented by DJ SpazeCraft.

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