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Libraries bridge learning gap between home and schoolRegular reading by parents enhances children's language skills and fosters a love for reading, aided by library programs that support learning.
Newly revealed archive of East Village Eye newspaper gives unusual view into forgotten NYC undergroundThe East Village Eye chronicled the downtown scene in the 1980sThe newspaper was an incubator for young talent and documented the underground culture
This Secret Train Transports Books Beneath Bryant Park For The New York Public LibraryThe New York Public Library uses an underground book train to transport books efficiently through the building.The book train can carry up to 30 lbs of materials and travels up to 11 floors in as little as five minutes.
Why Sunday Story Hours Are Coming to the WhitneyThe Whitney Museum of American Art is introducing monthly story times for children on Sundays.The decision to introduce story times was influenced by the absence of Sunday story times at libraries in New York City due to budget cuts.
These are the best books of 2023 according to the NYPLThe New York Public Library released a list of the best books for kids, teens, and adults from the past year.The curated roster includes 240 recommended titles across various genres, reviewed by eight different committees.The goal is to offer a diverse selection of books that captivate all readers and introduce them to new worlds and genres.
The Literary Lives of New York City's YouthAnne Carroll Moore played a significant role in establishing children's reading rooms at the New York Public Library.Signing a pledge was required for children to access the library's books.One third of the books borrowed from the library in 1913 were children's books.
These are the best books of 2023 according to the NYPLThe New York Public Library released a list of the best books for kids, teens, and adults from the past year.The curated roster includes 240 recommended titles across various genres, reviewed by eight different committees.The goal is to offer a diverse selection of books that captivate all readers and introduce them to new worlds and genres.
The Literary Lives of New York City's YouthAnne Carroll Moore played a significant role in establishing children's reading rooms at the New York Public Library.Signing a pledge was required for children to access the library's books.One third of the books borrowed from the library in 1913 were children's books.
How Black Librarians Helped Create Generations of Black LiteratureThe New York Public Library acquired Arturo Schomburg's collection in 1926, forming the seed collection of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.