Random Acts of Kindness at the Library
by Courtney McGee
February 16, 2018
From the Bronx through Manhattan to Staten Island, staff members at The New York Public Library regularly witness random acts of kindness. Here, we've collected just a few of these heartwarming interactions.
5 Trash-Talking Letters Between Writers
by Courtney McGee
January 25, 2018
From subtle burns to scathing critiques, here are a few choice examples of writers letting each other know how they *really* feel.
(Totally Free!) Things You Can Do With Your Library Card
by Courtney McGee
September 22, 2017
With your NYPL card, you get access to amazing resources. Learn a language, gain a career skill, and more.
Writers on Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language”
by Courtney McGee
June 23, 2017
If you’ve ever thought of yourself as a writer, chances are that you have opinions about George Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language.” First published in 1946, it has since become required reading for intro-level writing classes, as well as an obligatory citation when discussing politics and rhetoric.
11 Facts About NYPL for #AprilFactsDay
by Courtney McGee
April 1, 2017
The New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman building opened on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in 1911. One of NYC's iconic landmarks, it welcomes millions of visitors a year to discover its inspiring public spaces, unparalleled research collections, and vibrant programs and exhibitions. But that's not the whole story about the building behind the Library Lions.
Why We Love LeVar Burton
by Courtney McGee
February 16, 2017
LeVar Burton is an actor, director, and author. To library folk and other bookworms, however, he is likely best known as the host and executive producer of Reading Rainbow.
10 Worldview-Expanding TV Series for World Television Day
by Courtney McGee
November 20, 2015
World Television Day isn't just another made up pseudo-holiday. To honor the intended spirit of World Television Day, why not turn on your tube and tune into some worldview-expanding programming?
John Lennon's New York City
by Courtney McGee
October 9, 2015
Born October 9, 1940, John Lennon spent his post-Beatles years (1971–1980) living and working in New York City. Commemorate Lennon's birthday and life in NYC by exploring an interactive map of landmarks, suggested books, and more.