Jhumpa Lahiri's Writing Career Began in Stolen NotebooksJhumpa Lahiri has sold her papers to the New York Public Library, reflecting on the importance of preserving her literary legacy.
Son returns mother's library book 73 years overdue, checked out in the Bronx in 1952 - Bronx TimesThe New York Public Library received a 73-year-overdue book, reflecting the enduring nature of library collections and patron obligations.
These were the top books that were checked out of the NYPL in Manhattan this year | amNewYorkThe New York Public Library revealed Manhattan's top 10 book checkouts, showcasing diverse genres and the rising popularity of audiobooks among readers.
Here are the best books of 2024 according to the New York Public LibraryThe New York Public Library's annual book rankings serve as an authoritative guide to essential reading for the year.
Alice Hudson, Librarian Who Built a Trove of Historic Maps, Dies at 77Alice Hudson significantly advanced public map collections, transforming the New York Public Library's holdings into one of the world's premier resources.
from New Relic3 months agoManaging digital services at New York Public LibraryNYPL provides free access to educational resources, serving over 18 million patrons annually and enhancing digital accessibility for all.
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.
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.