Posts from 53rd Street Library

If you're a New York City teen interested in developing programs at NYPL, and seeing how the library operates, Teen Council is looking for you.

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, and to “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”

A working dad makes time to visit his infant daughter at the nearby NYPL branch in Midtown Manhattan.

Dr. Danielle Ofri speaks with WNYC host Mary Harris about her new book, What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear, which proves that medicine doesn’t have to work that way, and how better communication can lead to better health for all of us.

Whether your interest is only to read stand-alone books or to finish a series once you’ve started, here is a collaborative list of books and treats to get you through the season.

Introducing Aram Kim, who loves all kinds of animals and makes a touching story from tiny, trivial things in life.

Any good youth services librarian will tell you creativity is a huge part of the day-to-day routine.

The New York Public Library in partnership with First Second and New York Comic Con (NYCC) present two #NYCC2016 events October 7 and 8—a comics panel for adults and one all-ages..

The staff and patrons at the 53rd Street Library have embarked on an ambitious project to fold 1,000 paper cranes by International Day of Peace, which is September 21.

It’s summer in the city, and you know what that means—rooftop barbecues, concerts in Central Park, and... potty training your toddler. We’re here to help with sympathetic ears and reading recommendations.

In honor of Heathcliff, we asked our book experts here at The New York Public Library: Who’s your favorite literary bad boy and why?

Little Artists encourages kids to be inspired by the work and life stories of master artists, and then create their own process-based art projects.

Coney Island, Rockaway Beach, Jersey Shore… summer is all about the beach! And no beach bag is complete without an immersive beach read.

His bright and friendly illustrations can only be matched by his larger-than-life personality, which was in full force as he read from several of his books in our children’s room.

At 53rd Street Library, it’s all hustle and bustle as the final details are being hammered out—literally.

Here are some stories where this is a detail about the character—not the main focus of the story.