Posts from Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

Maya has been a patron of the Library for a number of decades. She recently characterized books provided for her as the "chief supporting system of her soul".

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

In this cross-section of literature, we highlight prize-winning debut novels and new nonfiction books, which we hope will engage and inform you.

These behemoths of twenty-five volumes or more are perfect for veteran readers who can handle long, multi-volume story arcs, and slow but steady character growth.

Мы рады сообщить вам о нашем недавнем приобретении большого количество электронных аудиокниг.

Через прослушивание сказок народов мира вы познакомитесь с богатой историей многих стран мира.

Traditional Guyanese cooking is an exciting blend of East Indian, Portuguese, European, African, Chinese and Amerindian culinary heritage. Despite being the original "fusion cuisine," it is rarely documented in print.

Love manga, but aren't looking for a long-term commitment? These series have enough volumes to really develop character and plot, but won't make you feel totally overwhelmed.

Art Spiegelman’s Maus brought attention to the validity of graphic novels as a storytelling format. In the decades since, others have come forward with their own stories of survival or their own understanding of events told through graphic novels that allow them to not only write their own stories but also to control the visuals so that we can quite literally see events through their point of view.

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.

Love manga and want a nice juicy series to sink your teeth into, but don't want to get overwhelmed? We've got you!

MacLaine published her first autobiographical bestseller in 1970. Over the years, while continuing to perform to great acclaim in the movies, on television, and on stage, she would publish 13 more. These works—essentially a chronicle of her life journey, written with wit, candor, and courage—have challenged established Western mores and beliefs, and ultimately, the very nature of reality itself.

Looking for craft projects to try at home with kids? Here are two books with cardboard craft projects that we've tried out and reviewed for you along with some related books you can check out.

El legado de Sylvia Rivera: Una latina considerada como una de las madres del movimiento LGBTQ+ moderno. Una mujer transgénero con una feroz e incansable voluntad por defender sus derechos y los de su comunidad.

Find out what the author of 'Lovecraft Country' has been reading as well as what books have inspired him and his own writing.

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.

Reconnect with your family the old fashioned way this holiday season by sending them a card. Cards are a great way to express your creativity because there really is no right or wrong way to decorate them. Card-making is also a great way to keep kids entertained during a winter afternoon.

Crochet is a fun activity to do at home and easy enough for children to learn. Here are some suggested projects to pass time at home and to give to family and friends as homemade gifts.

Mixed among the more popular titles on the history shelf are some hidden gems waiting for you to discover.