Posts from Grand Central Library

Random Acts of Kindness at the Library

From the Bronx through Manhattan to Staten Island, staff members at The New York Public Library regularly witness random acts of kindness. Here, we've collected just a few of these heartwarming interactions.

Grand Central Library Events & News: February 2018

See upcoming events for adults, teens, and kids at the Grand Central Library, and see what the staff is currently reading and watching!

5 Japanese Ballplayers Who Made The Jump Overseas

What's the connection between the Japanese big leagues and Major League Baseball? For starters, these five players and their place in baseball history and folklore.

Grand Central Library Events & News: January 2018

Check out what's happening at Grand Central Library.

Health Insurance Open Enrollment 2017: Assistance at The New York Public Library

Do you need to apply for health insurance? Do you have questions about health insurance? We can help.

Grand Central Library Events & News: December 2017

See what's happening at Grand Central Library.

November 2017 at Grand Central

Check out what's happening at Grand Central Library this month.

5 MLB Postseason Home Runs You May Have Forgotten - 2017 Edition!

Let's celebrate the upcoming baseball playoffs by remembering history.

October 2017 at Grand Central Library

Learn what's happening at Grand Central Library.

September 2017 at Grand Central Library

Read up on the latest news from Grand Central Library.

Streaming Video with Overdrive: Leading Ladies Edition

Now, using Overdrive, you can stream over 600 feature films, documentaries, foreign films, and children's videos with only your library card!

Exploring Baseball's Batty Lingo

I decided a fun idea would be to create a blog post with some of baseball's more irregular language, and letting you in on the background of those terms.

Great Opening Day Moments In New York Met & Yankee History

Enjoy some Opening Day moments for both the New York Mets and New York Yankees that have proved to be memorable as the years have gone by.

Current Feminist Writers

There are many diverse feminist voices writing right now. This list—from books to TEDTalks—will help direct you toward some of these voices.

Beyond "A League of Their Own"

Check out some of these books on women who have transformed the world of baseball.

AI, Climate Change & More: Navigating Scientific Resources at the Library

Allow the Library to help you sift through the world of artificial intelligence, climate change, and even the phone in your pocket.

Great Books on 19th Century Baseball

While many folks are still in the holiday spirit, it continues to be my job to get all of you excited for another exciting season of Major League Baseball.

Hamilton: The Mixtape Edition

As if we needed another reason, there is now even more to love about "Hamilton": On December 2, the "Hamilton" Mixtape is dropping with appearances from some amazing artists.

Go, Cubs, Go: Books on the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs

To celebrate the North Side Nine's first championship win in over a century, take a look at some of our offerings.

Your October Playlist : 8 Recommendations

In the weeks leading up to Halloween we watch scary movies and we read scary stories but are we listening to enough scary music? No, probably not! Here are some suggestions to get you in the spooky spirit.