Posts from Mulberry Street Library

The Mulberry Street Library hosted an exhibition by artist Yuko K. of photographs of graffiti created in response to the murder of George Floyd. 

December 4 is National Cookie Day—the perfect time to enjoy another selection of literary-inspired cookies!

These titles, for all ages, showcase how fascinating and colorful LGBTQ+ history is.

There's no better time than Pride Month to discover a new favorite book!

Every year I wait for June so I can talk about these classic LGBT YA books, but you can enjoy them any time of the year.

Women's History Month has come and gone, but the staff of Mulberry Street Branch are keeping the vibe going with this booklist celebrating outstanding women and their extraordinary accomplishments.

Mabel Williams's groundbreaking work of focusing library services on teens culminated with the creation of the Library's first “NYPL Books for Young People” list, which influenced school library collections across the nation.

These books might not bring a new love to your doorstep, but maybe they will reveal the love that might already exist in your life.

Don't be discouraged if you're in a holds queue for one of the Bridgerton books—here are dozens of similar books to try while you wait.

Let's take a look at the most popular books at the time of the New York Public Library's formation.

Dungeons and Dragons, colloquially known as DnD or D&D, is experiencing a bit of a resurgence in popularity. First published in 1974, this tabletop role playing game is an enduring example of collaborative storytelling. If you enjoy playing D&D, consuming D&D content, or just want to see what all the fuss is about, here are some books to get you started.

As soon as I finished the series, I wanted non-fiction books about chess, chess history, obsession and young prodigies. I wanted fiction books that felt similar. Coming of age stories full of angst, psychological trauma and introspection. Stories with women and men dealing with past mistakes, family drama, the pitfalls of fame and discovering a found family. Stories with style. This is a selection of what I found.

One librarian's stories of the books, teens and authors who have impacted her life and career.

Before he died, Wilde knew that the prize was won, that his legacy would linger. And it has.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and its devastation of New Orleans. It’s a city that has clawed its way back from the brink. This booklist of memoirs and nonfiction paints a picture of the city it once was and the city it has now become.

Here are a few titles that feature women who are certainly horrific, but who keep us coming back for more.

Adult, young adult and children's historical fiction, romances and mystery series set during the suffrage era and involving suffragists.

A beach read is in the eye of the beholder—it depends on what you want to read and what frame of mind you want to be in as you relax in the sun, shade or a/c.

A round-up of adult and young adult royal romances, old and new, to keep you busy all summer long.