Posts by Laura Stein

Be an informed citizen and learn these 30 commonly used words and phrases that pertain to the election process—then join us on February 24th for an online trivia event!

Learn more about the long and contentious history of voting equality and initiatives for reform.

If you want to participate in real scientific studies - anywhere in the world - you'll want to find out about citizen science. Projects abound, from identifying sound pollution to swabbing your belly button for microbes.

After a recent visit from a representative of the NYC Commission on Human Rights, we'd like to share some facts about the Commission, and how they're ready to help anyone dealing with a discrimination issue.

To celebrate Oprah Winfrey's 65th birthday, we've collected some of the most memorable titles from Oprah's highly influential book club.

To celebrate the life of the famed chef and TV personality, we've put together a list of Anthony Bourdain's book recommendations, culled from interviews he gave.

Get recommendations and check out upcoming must-see events for the Grand Central branch of NYPL.

With 12 months of 2017 Book Club activity in the books (pardon the pun), read on to find out what happens when people stop keeping their opinions to themselves, and start getting real...

Check out what's happening at Grand Central Library this month.

Learn what's happening at Grand Central Library.

Read up on the latest news from Grand Central Library.

Now, using Overdrive, you can stream over 600 feature films, documentaries, foreign films, and children's videos with only your library card!

There are many diverse feminist voices writing right now. This list—from books to TEDTalks—will help direct you toward some of these voices.

Allow the Library to help you sift through the world of artificial intelligence, climate change, and even the phone in your pocket.

As if we needed another reason, there is now even more to love about "Hamilton": On December 2, the "Hamilton" Mixtape is dropping with appearances from some amazing artists.

In the weeks leading up to Halloween we watch scary movies and we read scary stories but are we listening to enough scary music? No, probably not! Here are some suggestions to get you in the spooky spirit.

Just because you vowed never to write another term paper again does not mean you are done learning. This back-to-school season, try picking up a new hobby rather than a new textbook. Some of our well-rounded librarians are here to give you ideas!

Enjoy the summer with your four-legged friends, and make sure they stay happy and healthy.

Six suggestions for your summer.