Posts from 96th Street Library

These stories of family love and delicious food will make you hungry while they warm your heart, and make you want to host a meal with your own nearest and dearest.

These books, aimed at kids age 9-12, are filled with interesting facts, stories, and people.

Did you know that telling ghost stories at Christmastime was a popular tradition in Victorian Britain?

Wilbur, Poppleton, Olivia, and more—here are some favorite picture books and early readers for fans of our porcine friends.

There are many wonderful mystery books for readers age 8 to 12 including puzzles, thrillers, and historical mysteries that will entertain anyone who enjoys the unraveling of a whodunit, and seeing justice meted out to the villains.

Some of these stories will make you laugh, some will make you laugh and cry, but they will all delight you as you enjoy the triumphs of ordinary children in extraordinary situations.

On this list you will find a birthday story for every age from toddler to upper elementary school, and for every interest: humor, science, monsters, cute animals, and more.

Whether they wear top hats like Mr. Tiger in Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, or are their unadorned selves, books about tigers often have striking art. Here is a list of fun read-aloud stories about tigers, from a board book for the youngest listener all the way up to second graders.

If you and your kids find yourselves wishing for a breath of fresh air, or a visit to a quiet forest, beach, or riverbank, these wonderful books about nature will inform and restore you.

Explore the birth of germ theory, the ascent of forensic science, the evolution of two New York locales (Manhattan's Bellevue Hospital and Roosevelt Island), and some cures that turned out to be worse than the disease.

These books are set in a variety of otherworldly New Yorks imagined by fourteen talented authors. NYC fans of the fantastical will enjoy these adventures set in their home town.

The characters in these books struggle against: slavery, poverty, discrimination, being orphaned, and other difficulties both large and small. Read their adventures and share their lives as they overcome these perils, while making friends along the way.

New York is a diverse city filled with incredible people, and here are some books that will introduce young kids to a few of them.

One of the most famous parks in the world, kids and middle graders can learn more about Central Park's history and also enjoy charming stories set there in these fiction and nonfiction reads.

Sometimes truth is stranger (and more gruesome) than fiction.These titles delve into the lives and minds of killers, suspects, victims and investigators of some sensational and lesser-known nineteenth century murders.

If you're looking for appealing orphans, the warmth of a found family, or life in America's past these excellent books will satisfy your craving.

Need a last-minute costume for that Zoom Halloween party you decided to attend?

Today's climate of protest, unrest, and uncertainty has people wanting to learn more about and discuss the oppression of marginalized groups and race relations in America. This is a great opportunity to extend the conversation and celebrate the many contributions and influences of El Movimiento.

While you won't be able to attend the Labor Day Parade in person this year and party with millions of spectators and participants, you can jump-start your virtual carnival by checking out the following resources.