10 Craft and Cookbooks to Ring in the Lunar New Year & Celebrate the Year of the Tiger
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
January 11, 2022
From paper decorations to sugary treats, these books will help make your at-home or digital Lunar New Year gatherings more festive.
Decadent Cookbooks for True Chocolate Lovers
by Oscar Vazquez, Office Aide III, Riverside Library
September 23, 2021
Chocolate is nearly universally beloved. If you love eating chocolate, these cookbooks will give you plenty of ideas for treats you can make and share.
Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana 2021: realización de investigaciones con los recursos electrónicos y otras bases de datos de la NYPL
by Camila Franco Diaz, Communications
September 13, 2021
Lista de recursos en línea gratuitos para ayudarle a profundizar en los muchos aspectos de la historia y la cultura latinx e hispana, todo gratis con una tarjeta de la biblioteca.
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: Researching with NYPL's E-Resources and Other Databases
by Camila Franco Diaz, Communications
September 13, 2021
List of free online resources to help you delve into the many aspects of Latinx & Hispanic history and culture, all free with a library card.
#OwnVoices Ramadan Books for Teens and Kids
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
April 12, 2021
To help our patrons with their Ramadan celebrations at home or physically and socially distant gatherings, here is a selection of fifteen fiction and nonfiction print books, e-books, and electronic audiobooks by #OwnVoices Muslim authors.
Mucho Sabor: Taste the Many Flavors of Latin American Cooking
by Oscar Vazquez, Office Aide III, Riverside Library
March 12, 2021
Thanks to centuries of cross-cultural mixing and colonization, Latin American food is a cuisine with Spanish, Portuguese, African and Indigenous influences. These cookbooks will help you get started making and tasting this diverse cuisine.
Handling Death & Pandemic Loss: 25 Books To Help Tweens, Teens & Adults Cope With Grief
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
March 9, 2021
Novels and nonfiction books for all ages to help during the bereavement and grieving process.
Chinese New Year Books | 農曆新年書籍 | 农历新年书籍
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
February 5, 2021
紐約公共圖書館在這裡為各個年齡段的讀者提供可以在保持社交距離下而進行的其他選擇 - 一些有關過年的圖畫書和食譜書單,我們圖書館和其他紐約市藝術組織提供的一些免費網上活動。
Books and Virtual Library Events to Ring in the Year of the Ox/Bull/Cow | 新年快樂 | 새해 복 많이 받으세요 | Chúc Mừng Năm Mới
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
February 5, 2021
To celebrate Lunar New Year we have put together a list of 36 holiday-related picture books novels, comics, craft books and cookbooks as well as compiled a list of free virtual events hosted by the Library and other New York City organizations.
Black History STEAM Book List for Kids, Teens & Adults
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
February 1, 2021
This list of over 100 books celebrates notable achievements by Black people in science, technology engineering, the arts, math and medicine.
Voices in Hip Hop: A Booklist
by Kevin Vega, Library Information Assistant, Riverside Library
January 19, 2021
These books, written by legendary voices from the hip hop world, are a must for any hip hop head—old or new—or any fan of music in general.
Walking In A Winter Movie Wonderland: Christmas Films for Adults
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
December 23, 2020
In these quarantine times, seeing a movie at home might be one of the safest celebration options. Season's greetings and happy home viewing!
Feliz Navidad & Joyeux Noël: Celebrate Christmas with World Music
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
December 22, 2020
Ring in the holidays with festive world music albums in Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Greek and Vietnamese.
Come On And Jingle Bell Rock to These Holiday Albums
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
December 22, 2020
Whether you prefer to celebrate Christmas with Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Justin Bieber, Kacey Musgraves, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, or Charlie Brown and friends, feel free to peruse the 40 album suggestions listed below.
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...for Family-Friendly Holiday Films and Books
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
December 18, 2020
Celebrate the holidays with a film or television show from the comforts of your couch with these 22 holiday specials to borrow from the New York Public Library.
Sweet Cakes & Pies to Bake at Home
by Oscar Vazquez, Office Aide III, Riverside Library
December 10, 2020
These mouth-watering baking books are suitable for beginner bakes and experts who want to expand their knowledge.
Celebrate Diwali: Books, Educational Resources & Virtual Events about the Festival of Lights
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
November 6, 2020
Diwali is one of the most important Hindu holidays and is also celebrated by Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists. Here's a suggested list of print books and e-books for children and other resources to help your family celebrate or learn more about this "festival of lights."
Austim: Recommended Reading
by Alvin Tulshi, Library Information Assistant, Hamilton Grange Library
November 6, 2020
"As a father with a son with autism, I want to recommend these books for anyone wanting to learn more about autism and the experience of living with it."
Books to Celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival: 家人,朋友和月餅:慶祝中秋佳節的書籍 / 家人 | 朋友和月饼:庆祝中秋佳节的书籍
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
October 1, 2020
這個節日是傳統的豐收慶祝活動,全世界華人,韓國人,日本人和越南人世代相傳。
Family, Friends and Mooncakes: Books to Celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival | 家人,朋友和月餅:慶祝中秋佳節的書籍 | 가족, 친구, 송편: 추석을 기념하는 책 | 家族、友達、団子:月見を祝う本
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
September 30, 2020
A selection of children's picture books, e-books and teen comics to help families celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and learn more about the mythology, folklore and symbolism behind the holiday.