Posts by Lauren Lampasone

Last month, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library hosted the fifth in a monthly series of Very Short Introduction Discussions. February's topic was “City Planning.” If you couldn’t make it to the live discussion, here are some questions to consider while reading.

On November 23, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library hosted the third in a monthly series of Very Short Introduction Discussions. November’s topic was “Knowledge.” If you couldn’t make it to the live discussion, here are some questions to consider while reading.

On October 28, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library hosted the first in a monthly series of Very Short Introduction Discussions. October's topic was “Revolutions.” If you couldn’t make it to the live discussion, here are some questions to consider while reading.

On September 30, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library hosted the first in a monthly series of Very Short Introduction Discussions. September’s topic was “Work.” If you couldn’t make it to the live discussion, here are some questions to consider while reading.

Salivate over the photos and get inspired to try making one of their recipes at home.

There are many organizations across New York State that provide assistance with test preparation. On this page are websites with information about this important test and free classes that can help you prepare for it.

Workplace drama is the focus of this month's patron book recommendations from the May Open Book Hour at the Mid-Manhattan Library.

Take a look at this month's patron book recommendations featuring immigrants, explorers, and other wanderers in literature.

Take a look at patrons' book recommendations on incredible women in literature and real life.

Take a look at patrons' book recommendations that go deep into mythical worlds, from Atlantis to Xanadu.

Settle into summer with a great book and the song or album that fits perfectly, in this extensive series of paired recommendations from our NYPL staff.

What books have you read to help you through a difficult time in your life? Memoir, fiction, poetry, psychology? Find recommendations here.

On January 31, Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd Street hosted its second Community Conversation. Here is an overview of the talk from our guest lecturer, Kevin C. Fitzpatrick. We invite you to join our continuing conversation on the changing media environment ("From Telegrams to Tweets") on February 21.

The page meets the screen with Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings, hand-picked by local authors and film experts, include a Recommended Reads list inspired by the movies.

The page meets the screen at REEL TO READ, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings, hand-picked by local authors and film experts, include a Recommended Reads list based on the movie.

The library is full of resources for you to plan your visit to or learn about the history of the National Parks.

Resources to help you get ready to vote.

Now that SimplyE is here, if you have a smart phone there's no excuse not to be reading everywhere you go! If you're not sure what to pick from the 300,000 titles available, let our staff offer some suggestions.

Summer would not be complete without a night spent with only a thin layer of nylon separating you from the starry sky and the cool night air... am I right?