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.

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Adult Events

Tech Lecture: Social Media

Friday, May 3, 11:15 AM-12:30 PM
In this presentation, you’ll get a general introduction to social media and learn about some of the more
popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Register here via email.

e-Services Help

Every Friday in May, 1 PM-2 PM
Learn how to take advantage of free access to books, films, magazines, and more on your tablet, smartphone, or e-reader. Drop by with your device to get one-on-one help! On May 24, a librarian will show off e-services specifically for school-age children.

Spanish Conversation Circle

Every Tuesday in May, 1 PM-2 PM 
Are you looking to practice your Spanish language skills? If you are at an intermediate or advanced level, and would like to practice conversational Spanish, this meetup is for you!

Meditation for Health & Wellness

Thursday, May 9 at 5:30 PM
Meditation is being prescribed by many medical practitioners, and has been widely recognized as a means to enhance one’s health and reduce stress. May is National Meditation Month!

Jorge Luis Borges: Of Minotaurs and Labyrinths

Saturday, May 11 at 1 PM
Join the NYPL, Letra Urbana, and the Consulate of Argentina in conversation with Dr. Cristina Bulacio on Jorge Luis Borges: Of Minotaurs and Labyrinths. In Spanish.

Film Screening: Chungking Express (25th Anniversary)

Tuesday, May 14 at 5:30 PM
Two melancholy Hong Kong policemen fall in love: one with a mysterious female underworld figure, the other with a beautiful and ethereal server at a late-night restaurant he frequents.

Tech Lecture: Contacting Your Lawmakers

Friday, May 17, 11:15 AM-12:30 PM
Learn how a new app, Coutable, can help you stay informed and get your voice heard. This presentation will introduce Countable, and show you how to use it to identify your congressional representatives and senators, and send them messages about issues that matter. Register here via email.

Author Talk: The New York Yankees in Popular Culture

Monday, May 20 at 6 PM
Author David Krell will visit us to discuss the Yankees' mystique in film, television, theater, music, and advertising. All ages welcome. Register here via email.

Book Discussion: The Incendiaries by R.O. Kwon

Tuesday, May 21, 6 PM-7 PM
Haunting and intense, The Incendiaries is a fractured love story that explores what can befall those who lose what they love most.

Be Creative with Crafts

Thursday, May 23, 2 PM-4 PM
Let's be creative together with this craft program for adults. All materials will be provided by Grand Central Library! Register here via email.

Play Reading: Eve of Beltane by Coni Koepfinger and Joe Izen

Thursday, May 23, 2019, 6 PM- 7:30 PM
Join the League of Professional Theatre Women for an edition of Julia's Reading Room, as member Coni Koepfinger and actors present a dramatic reading of her new play, Eve of Beltane.

Author Talk: Boxing and the Mob

Thursday, May 30 at 6 PM
Local Author Jeffrey Sussman tells the story of the coercive and criminal underside of boxing, covering nearly the entire 20th century. Register here via email.

Tech Lecture: Online Shopping

Friday, May 31, 11:15 AM-12:30 PM
This lecture will provide a general introduction to shopping online using the popular website Amazon.com. You’ll learn how to search for products, make comparisons, and add items to an online shopping cart. Register here via email.

Kids Programs

Crafting Critters in Model Magic

Wednesday, May 1 at 4 PM
Join us for a creative workshop on using model magic (polymer clay) to shape animals, monsters and other creations. Register here via email.

Early Literacy: Preschool Storytime

Monday, May 6, 13, and 20 at 4 PM
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for an interactive storytime featuring read-alouds, songs, movement, and creative activities.

Early Literacy: Baby Storytime

Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 11 AM
A lap-sit storytime for children 18 months and younger. Grow your baby's early literacy skills by reading short books, singing songs, doing rhymes, and participating in other interactive activities. You must register to attend.

To RSVP for Tuesday, May 7, please click here on Thursday, May 2 around noon.

To RSVP for Tuesday, May 14, please click here on Friday, May 10 around noon.

To RSVP for Tuesday, May 21, please click here on Friday, May 17 around noon.

To RSVP for Tuesday, May 28, please click here on Friday, May 24 around noon.

Coding Games in Scratch

Wednesday, May 8 and 15 at 4 PM
Learn how to code an interactive game in Scratch, step by step! For ages 8 and up. Register via email.

Escape Room: Space Madness!

Wednesday, May 22 at 4 PM
This year's Summer Reading theme is Outer Space. This Escape Room-themed event will feature three mini-mysteries. Patrons will have 20 minutes to solve each Escape Room puzzle. Register here via email.

Jokes & Coding

Wednesday, May 29 at 4 PM
Write jokes and then learn how to animate them with Scratch coding! For ages 8 and up. Register via email.

Teen Programs

Retro Video Game Day

Friday, May 3, 10, 17, and 31 at 3:30 PM
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!

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