Posts from 96th Street Library

Regardless of where you stand, here are some popular book-to-film adaptations and a couple of documentaries you can read and /or stream using your library card.

Readers can vicariously attend camp, visit grandparents, act in a play, have a first crush, solve a mystery, and more with these books.

All of these poetry collections are also available as digital e-books.

Besides having an enjoyable way to pass the time, being a good reader helps children do well in school, and opens up worlds of knowledge.

Let your inner DIYer out to play to ensure that you are taking care of your mind, body, and soul.

These books will give you a picture of how people lived, and what daily life was like throughout history.

Caution: these books will make you hungry.

"Leave" home for awhile with an escapist read.

There are mysteries, magic, ghosts, and funny stories—all comforting stories of caring families.

Great resources for architectural design, interior design, green alternatives, and an off-grid lifestyle.

Sometimes I want to imagine that I live in a castle in England and at any moment the butler will inform me that "Dinner is Served."

Bond with your child over your love of a favorite author.

Do you know someone who has Unicorn Fever?

Sometimes, you read a poem and feel the poet peered into your heart and understood your emotions in ways you didn’t think another human being could. If you plan to read more poetry in 2020, here are some suggestions to start you on your poetry adventure.

Select your poetry books, set your table, serve some snacks, and have your very own special poetry teatime. Our recommendations, especially engaging for younger readers, can help.

If you think animated films are for children only, expand your mind with one of the most famous anime studios in the world.

Take a look at two novels about school-age girls trying to make their way in new or challenging situations.

BridgeUP scholars—passionate, curious, and creative participants in an innovative after-school program—know how to take advantage of the Library's resources. As a result, they create impressive final projects, known as Passion Projects.

When Gesille began her career 17 years ago, she thought it would be great to have someone to talk to about work challenges. She found that and more at the Library.