National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Upcoming Workshops
by Justin Cortez, Communications
November 13, 2018
With National Novel Writing Month upon us, take a look at some upcoming writing workshops to help you get inspired.
Aging Creatively with Art for a Lifetime
by Kelly Yim
February 12, 2018
The New York Public Library is offering a unique opportunity for those 50 and older. Several neighborhood branches will be offering classes in a variety of art forms.
RoboBiblio: A Book List
by A. E. Butler, Senior Children's Librarian, Muhlenberg Library
March 3, 2017
Delve into the world of robotics with these great reads.
Not-So-Scary Monsters: A Book List for Littles
by A. E. Butler, Senior Children's Librarian, Muhlenberg Library
October 5, 2016
Are you looking for some reads that won't give your little people the frights? Monsters aren't always scary; in fact, sometimes they are silly and sweet. Check out a few of my favorite not-so-scary monsters stories.
Doubling Down on Angry Birds
by Gwen Glazer, Communications
June 1, 2016
When the Angry Birds movie hit theaters, we asked our NYPL recommendation experts to name their favorite books, movies, or TV shows that feature… well, angry birds.
Join the Gracie Book Club
by Kelly Yim
May 10, 2016
Join us for a discussion on Bright Lines at one of our local libraries.
By Grabthar's Hammer: 25 Sci-Fi Movies to Thrill and Move You
by Crystal Chen, Woodstock Library
January 13, 2016
Twenty-five contemporary classics of the sci-fi kind. And remember, if you ever stumble across a time machine: just leave it alone.
October Reader's Den: Just Call Me Superhero, Part 3
by A. E. Butler, Senior Children's Librarian, Muhlenberg Library
October 31, 2015
Feel free to discuss any points that came to mind as you finished the book. At the end of the post, there is also a list of suggested titles with themes similar to those within Just Call Me Superhero.
October Reader's Den: Just Call Me Superhero, Part 2
by A. E. Butler, Senior Children's Librarian, Muhlenberg Library
October 26, 2015
"They didn't look at me because I was outside their field of vision and thus outside their world, but I could still sense it." Join us in this month's book discussion.
October Reader's Den: Just Call Me Superhero, Part 1
by A. E. Butler, Senior Children's Librarian, Muhlenberg Library
September 28, 2015
"They didn't look at me because I was outside their field of vision and thus outside their world, but I could still sense it." Join us in this month's book discussion.
Un-fair-y Tales: Mixed-Up and Irreverent Stories
by A. E. Butler, Senior Children's Librarian, Muhlenberg Library
May 13, 2015
Many children today are only familiar with the neat and tidy endings to ooey-gooey, sunshine stories. While these types of stories most certainly have their place in childhood, isn't it much more interesting when something unexpected, dark, or silly happens instead?
Reader's Den: Tigerman by Nick Harkaway (Week 1)
by Thomas Knowlton, Outreach Librarian, MyLibraryNYC
May 13, 2015
Throughout the month of May, as part of Reader's Den at New York Public Library, we will be discussing Nick Harkaway's 2014 novel Tigerman.
Thursdays at M'berg: Teen Programs at Muhlenberg
by A. E. Butler, Senior Children's Librarian, Muhlenberg Library
May 4, 2015
You spoke and we listened! Thank you for taking the time to complete the surveys and give your feedback. Join us each Thursday for TEENS ONLY programs.
We Know You Love to Talk About Books: Announcing the 2015 Reader's Den Online Book Discussion Schedule
by Elizabeth Waters, AskNYPL
December 29, 2014
Are you making your New Year's Resolutions? Is one of them to read more or to connect more with other readers? We would love to see you in the Reader's Den, NYPL's online book discussion, in 2015!
Alphabet Books: As Easy as ABC
by A. E. Butler, Senior Children's Librarian, Muhlenberg Library
September 19, 2014
It is never too early to read with your child. In fact, earlier this year the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Early Childhood formally recognized the importance of consistent and early exposure to the printed word.
NYPLarcade Teen: Metroidvania Games
by Thomas Knowlton, Outreach Librarian, MyLibraryNYC
September 16, 2014
NYPLarcade Teen is an opportunity to play, watch, and discuss independent, experimental, and thought-provoking games in a library setting. Think of it as a book club, but for video games. This fall at Muhlenberg Library we will be exploring the world of metroidvania-style video games.
NYPLarcade: Ghost Games
by Thomas Knowlton, Outreach Librarian, MyLibraryNYC
July 11, 2014
NYPLarcade is an opportunity to play, watch, and discuss independent, experimental, and thought-provoking games in a library setting. Think of it as a book club, but for video games.
Monster Summer at Muhlenberg Library
by Thomas Knowlton, Outreach Librarian, MyLibraryNYC
June 13, 2014
All summer long at Muhlenberg Library, we will be delving into all things monster!
NYPLarcade Teen: Sportsfriends
by Thomas Knowlton, Outreach Librarian, MyLibraryNYC
May 27, 2014
NYPLarcade Teen is an opportunity for teens to play, watch, and discuss independent, experimental, and thought-provoking games in a library setting.
Celebrate Poetry All Year: Poetry Collage and Blackout Poetry
by A. E. Butler, Senior Children's Librarian, Muhlenberg Library
April 28, 2014
Though National Poetry Month is coming to an end, you can continue to celebrate all year long! You don't have to read poetry to celebrate; you can create it instead.