Posts by Kendra Ralston

Situated in the business district of Midtown Manhattan, 58th Street is typically known as a library for adults—but not anymore.

At 53rd Street Library, it’s all hustle and bustle as the final details are being hammered out—literally.

Happy Birthday, Salvador Dalí! In celebration of the artist, who was born on this day in 1904, we're taking a look at the most surreal facial hair in Digital Collections.

To celebrate National Handwriting Day, founded in conjunction with John Hancock's birthday, and in honor of his large, elegant signature, we're presenting a roundup of famous autographs found in our Digital Collections.

Looking for inspiration for your New Years resolution to make 2016 your year? Here are a few quotes from some of our favorite artists and writers on making—and not making—resolutions:

A few streets away from the 125th St. stop on a busy Lexington Avenue, this library is looking toward the future.

Macomb’s Bridge Library, situated at the border of Harlem and the Bronx (think Yankee Stadium, which is a stone’s throw away), is part of the Harlem River Houses. The library is located just at the edge of this massive complex.

Neatly, elegantly tucked away behind New York construction is a hidden gem. It quietly, stoically, and impressively holds its own amidst the cacophony of Midtown Manhattan.

While The New York Public Library offers a wealth of services for young and old, its Correctional Services Department is quietly, steadfastly, and admirably reaching out within and strengthening our communities.

I couldn't help but notice how important the Library was for these people. Whether it was learning to draw characters from comic books, diving into philosophy, or even establishing a bond with the librarians, these patrons found successful escape in books, and they wanted more. Though their current circumstances aren't ideal, they certainly have freedom in exploring other worlds, whatever those worlds may be.

This is a transcript of live IM chat with author A.M. Homes on July 28, 2008.

Miriam: Good evening, everyone. I’m Miriam Tuliao of The New York Public Library, and it is my pleasure to welcome you to a very special Summer Reading program. Joining us tonight for a live online discussion is A. M. Homes, the author of the memoir, The Mistress’s Daughter, and several well-received novels including Music for Torching (1999) and The End of Alice (1997), as well as, the short story collections The Safety of Objects (1990) and Things You Should Know 

This is a transcript of live IM chat with author Jeff Kinney on August 19, 2008. 

Jeff Kinney: Hi everyone! Thanks so much for coming to this chat!

Summer Reading: Welcome to today's chat with the author Jeff Kinney. Jeff worked on Diary of a Wimpy Kid for 6 years and published it online at Funbrain.com. Over 50 million visitors have read the online version and the site is usually read by more than 100,000 kids per day. After Diary of a Wimpy Kid was published in April 2007 it became a #1 New York Times bestseller. His next 

This is a transcript of live IM chat with author Garth Stein from August 11, 2008.

Miriam: Good evening, everyone. I’m Miriam Tuliao of The New York Public Library, and it is my pleasure to welcome you to a very special Summer Reading program. Joining us tonight for a live online discussion is Garth Stein, the author of three critically acclaimed novels including How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets (winner of the 2006 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Book Award) and Raven Stole the Moon. Garth’s latest novel, The Art of Racing in the 

This is a transcript of live IM chat with author Gary Soto on July 20, 2006.

summer_reading: It's our pleasure to welcome the award-winning poet, playwright, novelist and biographer, gary Soto to our first Books: A Treasure! Summer Reading Chat of 2006. The author of Crazy Weekend, Too Many Tamales, Chato Goes Crusin', Taking Sides and Neighborhood Odes, his most recent books include Accidental Love, The Afterlife, Marisol, and Worlds Apart. He joins our online chat from his hometown of Berkeley, California. Gary has 

This is a transcript of live IM chat with author Joan Bauer on August 31, 2005.

NYPL: Today we are happy to welcome Joan Bauer to our second Summer Reading Chat of 2005. Joan lives in Brooklyn. She has won many, many awards for her writing including the Newbery Honor Medal, the Christopher Award and the Golden Kite Award. Her books include Squashed, Hope Was Here, Stand Tall, Sticks and Rules of the Road which was named one of the top young adult books of the past 25 years by the American Library Association. She also has her own 

This is a transcript of live IM chat with career coach Angel Roman on October 5, 2004.

NYPL: Welcome to our chat with Angel Roman, certified Career Coach with the Five O'Clock Club. Today we'll be talking about the NYC job search. What resources are available in NYC? What is a One Stop Career Center, and what happens there? How do you get started with your job search? You can expect to learn more about the city's hidden resources!

NYPL: Angel Roman has more than 15 years of experience providing career development, career management and 

This is a transcript of live IM chat with Evelyn Rojas, Cancer Information Service from Tuesday, September 21, 2004.

Evelyn Rojas, Cancer Information Service

Evelyn_Rojas_CIS: The Cancer Information Service (CIS) is a program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Nation's lead agency for cancer research. As a resource for information and education about cancer, the CIS is a leader in helping people become active participants in their own health care by providing the latest information on cancer in understandable language. Through the CIS toll-free 

This is a transcript of live IM chat with career coach Aurora Brito from September 29, 2004.

Welcome to our online chat with Aurora Brito, career coach and organizational trainer. Ms. Brito has over ten years of experience as an Executive Recruiter and Career Development consultant, and is currently the Managing Director of the Alchemy Solutions Group. She has an MBA in Organizational Development and an MFA in Dramatic Arts. Ms. Brito is also a certified Five O’Clock Club coach. Welcome Aurora!

aurora_brito: Good Morning everyone. Are we all 

This is a transcript of live IM chat with author Jean Craighead George on August 17, 2004.

NYPL: Welcome to our online chat with Jean Craighead George, naturalist and author of over 100 books. Her book, Julie of the Wolves, won the Newbery Medal in 1973. My Side of the Mountain, the story of a boy and a falcon, was a 1960 Newbery Honor Book. Welcome Jean! JEAN_AUTHOR: Welcome readers, on this beautiful day! This is Jean Craighead George calling from Chappaqua NY! HarlemSoul: Do you still have wild animal