Celebrate Pride with Short Story Collections by LGBTQ Authors
by Desmond Hunnighen, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
June 17, 2021
For Pride Month, check out of these collections of short stories that show some of the many dimensions of LGBTQ life.
Get Back Into Reading With Short Story Collections by Black Authors
by Desmond Hunnighen, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
May 25, 2021
Do you like reading or are trying to get back into it, but don't have the time or focus for a long novel right now? Short stories may be just the cure for you.
Wanderlust: Guidebooks to Get You Started Thinking About Travel Again
by Desmond Hunnighen, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
May 13, 2021
Can't wait to travel but want to wait until it's safer to do so? There nothing wrong with researching beforehand, so you can be armed with the knowledge to travel safely.
Books on the Philosophy and Practice of Stoicism
by Desmond Hunnighen, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
April 2, 2021
Here are some books on learning the art of stoicism and focusing on what you control to help you through the mortal coil.
Read the NAACP Literary Image Award Nominees
by Desmond Hunnighen, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
March 15, 2021
Looking for a great read? Check out books nominated for an NAACP Image Award this year for fiction, nonfiction and debut author.
Books for the Dapper Man
by Desmond Hunnighen, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
February 19, 2021
Whether you're looking to reinvent yourself or never quite found a style that suits you, here is a short list of books to help inspire a style change or upgrade.
Books To Help You Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions
by Alvin Tulshi, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
February 10, 2021
Have you already broken the promises you made to yourself on December 31st? These books can help you get back on track to meet your goals.
Black History STEAM Book List for Kids, Teens & Adults
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
February 1, 2021
This list of over 100 books celebrates notable achievements by Black people in science, technology engineering, the arts, math and medicine.
Austim: Recommended Reading
by Alvin Tulshi, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
November 6, 2020
"As a father with a son with autism, I want to recommend these books for anyone wanting to learn more about autism and the experience of living with it."
Expand Your Air Fryer Repertoire With These Cookbooks
by Desmond Hunnighen, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
October 30, 2020
If you're looking for some ideas on new dishes to make using your air fryer beyond your few go-tos, you're in luck!
Care & Feeding: Books for New Plant Parents
by Desmond Hunnighen, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
September 24, 2020
Congratulations! It's a...plant! Here's a list of books to help you get started caring for plants and helping them thrive.
Books to Help You Fall into Decluttering
by Desmond Hunnighen, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
August 31, 2020
Cluttered rooms can make a cluttered mind, so why not get some inspiration on home organization and decluttering.
End National Ice Cream Month on a Sweet Note
by Desmond Hunnighen, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
July 30, 2020
There is still enough time to get a cool recipe to make some sweet treats this summer.
Books on Mindfulness and Meditation
by Alvin Tulshi, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
July 15, 2020
Have you lost your drive to do the things you love and that keep you active? There is an outlet that doesn't require much to keep your mind and body well maintained.
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.
6 Ways to Learn Without Leaving Home
by Lilian Calix
September 20, 2017
Use resources on The New York Public Library website to learn from home.
Exploring Citizenship Day: Programs, Books & Films
by Adriana Blancarte-Hayward, Outreach Manager
September 14, 2017
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, and to “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”
Ep. 51 "This Is a Place for Growth" | Library Stories
by The Library Stories Project
October 21, 2016
When vocal artist Russell Saint John was preparing for a concert of the music of greats Paul Robeson and Hall Johnson, he turned to his nearby Hamilton Grange Library to conduct his research. "To have all of this information at your fingertips is phenomenal," he says. "This is a place for growth, and that's what The New York Public Library is for me."
Hamilton Grange Library Hosts Graphic Novelist Joel Christian Gill
by Katrina Ortega, Hamilton Grange Library
October 6, 2016
On September 16, Hamilton Grange had the exceptional honor of hosting an author visit with graphic novelist Joel Christian Gill at the New Heights Academy Charter School.
The Vampire Diaries Books and DVDs
by Lilian Calix
September 7, 2016
The Vampire Diaries series was first published by L.J. Smith in 1991. In recent years the series has been republished and become extremely popular.