Posts by Cierra Bland

Columbia University and NYPL are joining forces to assist New York City neighborhoods dealing with the mental health fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the beloved '90s sitcom The Nanny now available on streaming services, many are returning to the show for its joyful love story, classic hijinks, and iconic costuming. To honor New York's own flashy girl from Flushing, we've paired some of Fran best looks with books!

Over its nearly 100-year-history, the iconic building has caught the eye of generations of photographers.

From murderous nannies and struggling students to recent immigrants and emotionally fragile au pairs, these books transport readers into the lives of complicated families and the workers who help keep them together.

We're celebrating with poems that capture the spirit of the city we’ve called home for 125 years. Send a poetry postcard to someone in your life!

These novels explore our relationship to the world wide web and how it is constantly evolving.

The riot grrl movement of the 1990s inspired a wave of feminist zines that gave creative, politically-minded young women the chance to create something that was wholly their own and share it with anyone willing to read. The names were always strong and catchy like, Bamboo Girl, Geekgirl, Hip Mama, GirlFrenzy, and more.

Let your next listen be a story of passion, talent, and great luck.

Her contemporary romance novels depict relatable characters navigating race, gender, friendships, careers, politics, and more. Oh, and they eat.

Whether you love the classics or wait with baited breath for the latest release, we want to see if you can match these famous quotes with the popular novel.

Our collections are home to images of New York City throughout the years and we’re sharing some of our favorites including #TBT photos of branches, famous quotes about New York City, and information about books on our 125 NYC Books We Love Book List.

These books will give you the same warm, familiar feelings as your favorite holiday movie.

For six years in the seventies, Larry Racioppo photographed kids in costume in his Brooklyn neighborhood. The black-and-white images of superheroes, tiny tin men, skeletons, and witches remind viewers of the simple joy of being a child on Halloween.

Looking for your next book? This selection comes recommended from a panel of literary experts.

The New York Public Library is proud to have many of her books available in our collections.