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The New York Public Library Celebrates 125 Years Since our founding in 1895, The New York Public Library has proudly provided New Yorkers with free access to millions of books, programs, educational resources, and more. The following pages feature just some of the ways we are celebrating this anniversary year—plus, check out our full roster of dynamic offerings throughout the season.
Top 10 Checkouts of All Time
Among the millions of books we’ve brought to New Yorkers these past 125 years, our expert librarians determined the Library’s top 10 books checked out ever since we opened our doors. For more about these books, visit: nypl.org/125
FREE for new library card sign-ups*
Get a Limited-Edition Library Card! In celebration of our 125th anniversary, we’re excited to release a limitededition library card, featuring art from the most checked-out book in our history—The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. Visit your local library to get your card today, or start your application online: nypl.org/125
Connect with us to find out how you can join the festivities all year long. nypl.org/125 | #NYPL125
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The Cat in the Hat
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1984 George Orwell
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Dr. Seuss
*While supplies last. A replacement fee of $1 applies for existing cardholders.
Where the Wild Things Are Maurice Sendak
© Ezra Jack Keats Foundation | ezra-jack-keats.org
Grand Opening Introducing the all-new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. p. 5
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125 BOOKS WE LOVE #LOVEREADING
Special Book List
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The Snowy Day Ezra Jack Keats
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To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee
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Charlotte’s Web
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Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury
E.B. White
New Exhibition Explore works created using the Library’s collections. p. 9
Discover books we love—and think you’ll love too. p. 4
PLUS! Note: Visit nypl.org or call ahead for the latest information, as programs and hours are subject to change or cancellation. The New York Public Library Now is published by the Department of Communications & Marketing. © The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations, 2020
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Author Talks & More Performing Arts Schomburg Center Early Literacy Career & Tech Training
Help us provide books, programs, and resources for another 125 years. Become a Friend of the Library today: nypl.org/support125
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How to Win Friends & Influence People Dale Carnegie
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric Carle
Honorable Mention
Goodnight Moon Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Clement Hurd
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Anniversary Highlights
GRAND OPENING IN MAY
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
We’re celebrating this special year with tons of exciting programs and offerings—from premier author talks to special book lists, e-newsletters, events, and more, including an entire week of festivities at all of our locations. Visit your local library or go online to learn more: nypl.org/125
#LOVEREADING
Find out how you can connect and celebrate with the Library this year: Author Talks: Come hear top authors and cultural luminaries in thought-provoking conversations at our iconic Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.
The Library After Hours: Love Reading
Branch Programs: Be sure to stop by your local library, where we’re hosting an array of fun special events at all branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating our greatest love: books and reading! Join us for collections, dancing, drinks, and conversations at the city’s most cerebral happy hour. Check online for more events on select Friday nights.
Pop-Up E-Newsletter: For those who simply need books in their daily lives, we’re sending a book of the day, every day, throughout the whole year. Sign up: nypl.org/125
FRI, FEB 14 | 7 PM
Tickets: $15 | 21+ nypl.org/afterhours
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125 BOOKS WE LOVE Look out for special book recommendations that spark a love of reading— launching just in time for Valentine’s Day.
The Library After Hours is made possible by the generous support of Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos.
LIVE FROM THE NYPL Rahm Emanuel & George Stephanopoulos
125th Anniversary Celebration Week: May 10–17 The Library is hosting a week-long birthday party at all locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island! Visit your local library or go online to find out about special events and activities happening at a branch near you.
WED, FEB 26 | 7 PM
Dedicated Children’s Center & Teen Center • Teen Recording Studio & Media Lab • Teen Study Rooms • Youth Program Rooms
Celebrating Toni Morrison
Business Center
WED, MAR 18 | 7 PM
• Personal Finance & Investing • Small Business Research
The ACLU at 100: Susan Herman with Michael Chabon & Ayelet Waldman MON, MAR 23 | 7 PM
Stacy Schiff with Tim Gunn MON, MAY 4 | 7 PM
Terry McMillan
Adult Learning Center • Career Services • English Language & Literacy • Media & Technology Training • Multimedia Studio
THURS, JUN 18 | 7 PM
Tickets: nypl.org/live LIVE from the NYPL is made possible with generous support from Celeste Bartos, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos, and the Margaret and Herman Sokol Public Education Endowment Fund.
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The Library is proud to reopen its largest circulating branch after being closed for major renovations. The new and improved branch, located at Fifth Avenue and 40th Street, features eight floors of offerings—with four floors of general collections and reading rooms, as well as an array of brand new amenities:
Rooftop Terrace • Event Center & Café
For details and opening information: nypl.org/midtown
Grand Opening Festival in Midtown Sunday, May 17 Join us for a daylong celebration of reading and literature as we mark the opening of the new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. The festival will take place in and outside the Library on Fifth Avenue, and will be followed by a week of free programs in our new location, including book talks and discussions with authors such as N.K. Jemisin (May 20), Isaac Fitzgerald (May 21), and many more.
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LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS From the Archives
April Rocha
Conversations from Even More the Cullman Center Programs Fellows of the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers present their work through discussion with other authors. Delve into the latest titles from Magda Teter (Feb. 12), Daniel Kehlmann (Mar. 12), and Nicole Fleetwood (Mar. 24).
The Library’s flagship location is home to a wide variety of thought-provoking programs and classes. Check online or in our Midtown program catalog for upcoming events and workshops in some of our popular series: nypl.org/events
Doing Research
• L ocal History & Genealogy Workshops
Tabia Yapp
With expert staff, inspiring research rooms, and millions of items in our renowned collections, the Library has made research a cornerstone of its mission. Find classes on how to get started on your research journey, how to use the Library’s online resources, and deep-dives into the Library’s vast research collections.
In addition to its world-class programs and events, the Library for the Performing Arts is home to materials and collections from some of the world’s foremost names in the performing arts. Learn more about our holdings and how to access them at: nypl.org/research
• Thinking Out Loud
Dance The Jerome Robbins Dance Division is the largest and most comprehensive archive in the world devoted to dance. The Division preserves the history of dance and ensures its continuity through active documentation and educational programs.
• E-Resource Workshops • D iscuss Great Books in a Great Space • Old Books, Rare Books • Collections Open Houses • The Library After Hours
Celebrate 250 years of Beethoven with concerts, readings, and more.
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is not just an iconic research destination. It’s also home to thought-provoking programs, author talks, research workshops, and more. Visit the Library online for a full listing: nypl.org/events
AUTHOR TALKS Emerging and established writers visit the Library to share their new works on a wide variety of topics and genres, in both fiction and nonfiction. This season’s guests include: Paul Yoon
Donna Leon
WED, JAN 29 | 6:30 PM
WED, MAR 11 | 6:30 PM
Danez Smith
Laila Lalami
WED, FEB 5 | 6:30 PM
WED, MAY 27 | 6:30 PM
Where the Performing Arts Live Each season, the Library for the Performing Arts delivers programs that bring to life its dance, music, and theatre collections through performances, conversations, and more.
Shop the 125th Anniversary Find an assortment of special products celebrating our 125 years of service, as well as thousands of items for literature lovers of all ages. Plus, Library cardholders get a 10% discount when they visit the Shop on the first Saturday of the month: nypl.org/shop
FEATURED EVENT Beethoven at the Library: Archduke Trio Violinist Richard Lin, cellist Brinton Averil Smith, and pianist Evelyn Chen perform Beethoven’s Piano Trio Opus 97, “Archduke,” along with recitations of the composer’s letters and journal entries. Plus, view a one-day-only display of the Library’s Beethoven manuscripts. This concert is part of an ongoing series exploring Beethoven’s resonance with American ideals, arts, literature, and history. SAT, FEB 29 | 2:30 PM
The Cullman Center is made possible by a generous endowment from Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman in honor of Brooke Russell Astor, with major support provided by Mrs. John L. Weinberg, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Estate of Charles J. Liebman, The von der Heyden Family Foundation, John and Constance Birkelund, and The Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation, and with additional gifts from Helen and Roger Alcaly, The Rona Jaffe Foundation, William W. Karatz, Merilee and Roy Bostock, and Cullman Center Fellows.
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Performing Arts Circulating Collection Alongside its research collections, LPA also offers a vast circulating collection of scripts, videos, CDs, sheet music, performing arts–related books and biographies, and more. Get started with these top titles, then find more online: nypl.org/catalog
Music & Recorded Sound
Authors including Laila Lalami and Danez Smith visit to discuss their new books.
Landmark Building, Iconic Programs
READING RECOMMENDATIONS
The Music Division is one of the world’s preeminent music collections, documenting the diversity within the art of music. Community, country, and cultural aural landscapes are captured in the archives’ extraordinary holdings, covering everything from symphonic works to presidential speeches.
Theatre The Billy Rose Theatre Division is renowned for its unparalleled collections of personal papers and organizational records, photographs, programs, reviews, scrapbooks, and scripts. This Division is also pioneering efforts to document live theatre through the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.
Broadway to Main Street: How Show Tunes Enchanted America Laurence Maslon Jerome Robbins, by Himself Jerome Robbins; Amanda Vaill, ed. Revenge of the She-Punks: A Feminist Music History from Poly Styrene to Pussy Riot Vivien Goldman Still Here: The Madcap, Nervy, Singular Life of Elaine Stritch Alexandra Jacobs
Advance registration recommended for programs: nypl.org/lpa | For email updates on the latest at LPA: nypl.org/LPAnews
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SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE Schomburg Center Literary Festival In its second year, the Schomburg Center Literary Festival (June 20) is a daylong celebration of Black writers and literature with workshops, exhibitors, panels, and more. The Schomburg Center Literary Festival is made possible through the generous support of the Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation.
READING RECOMMENDATIONS
WINTER/SPRING EXHIBITIONS STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING
LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center | Shelby Cullom Davis Museum
Schomburg Reading Circle
In the Company of Harold Prince: Broadway Producer, Director, Collaborator
Read along with the Schomburg Center and explore diverse writers and subjects that amplify Black culture and history.
THROUGH MAR 31 | Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery Broadway producer, director, and collaborator Harold “Hal” Prince created some of American theater’s greatest works, including West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof. This immersive theatrical exhibition of set models, costumes, annotated scripts, designs, video recordings, and more celebrates his collaborations with his many creative partners.
Between the Lines
Explore the world of Black comics at the Schomburg’s annual two-day festival.
Where Every Month Is Black History Month Study, commemorate, and celebrate Black history and culture all day every day at the Schomburg Center in Harlem. FEATURED EVENT The Eighth Annual Black Comic Book Festival Pow! Zap! Celebrate the rich tradition and vibrant present of Black comics and comics creators. The weekend extravaganza features panel discussions, film screenings, a cosplay show and competition, and exhibit tables with creators from across the country. This free community event connects comic fans, creators, bloggers, nerds, independent publishers, and collectors of all ages. FRI, JAN 17–SAT, JAN 18
Special guests stop by to discuss their new—and newly republished—books. Hear from guests like In Living Color comedian Tommy Davidson (Jan. 29).
Theater & Film There’s always something to see and do at the Schomburg Center. This season’s highlights include a monthly film series with PBS channel THIRTEEN.
Please register in advance for all Schomburg programs: schomburgcenter.eventbrite.com Sign up to receive the latest news and events at the Schomburg Center: schomburg.org/email
The Schomburg Shop Curated books, jewelry, decor, and more capturing the global Black experience. Ground floor or online: schomburgshop.com
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Chamber Music Society at 50 THROUGH MAR 7 | Plaza Corridor Gallery This exhibition shines a spotlight on the vast and wonderful world of chamber music with an in-depth look at the history of the genre from 1650 to today, while highlighting the rich and diverse work of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
Performances Don’t miss visits from worldclass performers in all areas of the arts. Season highlights include a Black History Month concert by the Harlem Chamber Players (Feb. 13) and the annual Women’s Jazz Festival with shows every Monday in March.
For more: nypl.org/exhibitions
Black Radical: The Life and Times of William Monroe Trotter Kerri K. Greenidge
There’s More to Explore • First Fridays: Featuring food, beverages, music, dancing, and extended hours for viewing exhibitions • Open Archive: Delve deep into the collections • Junior Scholars: A free, annual pre-college Black studies program for youth •C onversations in Black Freedom Studies: A series of roundtable talks on the first Thursday of every month For more details, pick up the Schomburg Center’s seasonal program catalog or go online: nypl.org/events
Made at NYPL
SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE
THROUGH JUL 3 Rayner Special Collections Wing & Print Gallery, Third Floor Discover highlights from the Library’s collections that inspired and informed boundary-pushing works by renowned authors, scholars, artists, and innovators, including Robert Caro, Darryl Pinckney, and Bette Midler. Seen together, these examples illustrate the Library’s vital role in the legacy of human creativity.
All This Mine Alone: Lady Gregory & the Irish Literary Revival MAR 6–AUG 1 | Wachenheim Gallery, First Floor Lady Gregory has long been recognized as the woman who promoted a new era of modern Irish literature at the turn of the 20th century. Her famed support of others now gives way to her own achievements—showcased in this first major exhibition of Gregory’s work and art. Support for The New York Public Library’s Exhibitions Program has been provided by Celeste Bartos, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos Exhibitions Fund, Jonathan Altman, and Miriam and Ira D. Wallach. Schomburg Center programs and exhibitions are supported in part by the City of New York; the State of New York; the New York City Council Black, Latino and Asian Caucus; the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus; the Rockefeller Foundation Endowment for the Performing Arts; and the Annie E. and Sarah L. Delany Charitable Trusts.
Subversion & the Art of Slavery Abolition OPENING JAN 8 | Latimer/Edison Gallery With a principal focus on American and British efforts, this exhibition highlights how slavery abolitionists leveraged a diverse array of artistic mediums, including speeches, pamphlets, novels, newspapers, poetry, music, and the visual arts, to advocate for enslaved peoples’ right to liberty and equality.
Femmetography: The Gaze Shifted THROUGH MAY 22 | American Negro Theater The 2019 Teen Curators examine the Black feminine gaze, guided by the first book of Black women photographers, Jeanne MoutoussamyAshe’s 1985 opus Viewfinders: Black Women Photographers.
The Schomburg Teen Curators program is generously funded for five years by the Pierre & Tana Matisse Foundation. The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges the leadership support of Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman. Additional support for exhibitions has been provided by Judy R. and Alfred A. Rosenberg and the Miriam and Harold Steinberg Foundation.
In the Company of Harold Prince is made possible by the generosity of The Schloss Family Foundation, John Gore, Josh Lehrer and Jeffrey Seller, The Nederlander Organization, The Shubert Organization, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, the Leo Shull Foundation for the Arts, Alexandra Shiva and Jonathan Marc Sherman, The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, Kumiko Yoshii, Barbara G. Fleischman, Disney Theatrical Productions, and Sony Masterworks.
Chamber Music Society at 50 is made possible in part with generous support from American Express.
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BABIES & TODDLERS
KIDS & TEENS
Early Literacy & Beyond
Succeed at School with the Library
The Library is an essential partner for parents and caregivers of young children, offering a wide range of programs and resources to help kids develop early literacy skills. For locations and information: nypl.org/abc
The Library is the place for kids and teens, whether they’re learning new tech skills, getting homework help, or just interested in discovering great books. For locations and information: nypl.org/kids
The Big Playdate
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STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING FRI, MAY 15 | 10:30 AM
Get homework help from our expert tutors, participate in fun science, technology, and arts programs, or find a book that is perfect for you at the Library’s new after-school dropin program. School-age kids can visit local participating libraries Monday through Thursday afternoons, no enrollment needed.
The 42nd Street library will transform into a magical early-learning playground for the second annual New York Public Library Big Playdate. Young children and their families celebrate the importance of play in early literacy with open-ended activities and sensory experiences that promote a wide range of early learning skills.
Family Literacy Workshops Held at almost every NYPL branch, these workshops teach families how to read, talk, sing, write, and play with their children to help them build essential literacy skills. Plus: pick up the Library’s free early literacy kit that you can take home and keep. Available in multiple languages.
Storytime Central Children from infancy through age five can join the Library’s storytimes to learn literacy basics—all while having fun. At select branches, you can borrow a Read Along! Storytime kit full of books, toys, and early learning tips and continue the storytime fun at home. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch. Major support for children’s and young adult programming is provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. Additional major support for educational programming is provided by Arthur W. Koenig; Stavros Niarchos Foundation; Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett Endowment for Children’s and Young Adult Programs and Services; The Jacqueline K. Gadomski Living Trust; Lisa and Jeff Blau; The Hearst Foundation, Inc.; The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker Family Foundation; New York Life Foundation; The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund; The Bok Family Foundation; Beth and Christopher Kojima; The Pinkerton Foundation; William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust, Kenneth L. Stein, Trustee; The Joseph H. Flom Foundation; Good Samaritan, Inc.; The Scully Peretsman Foundation; the Estate of Charles J. Mauro; the E.H.A. Foundation; Con Edison; The Walt Disney Company; Jack Kress; and the Estate of Brooke Russell Astor.
Best Books for Kids 2019 Check out these picture books, graphic novels, chapter books, and more that our librarians loved reading this year. Then go online to find more than 150 of their other favorite titles from 2019: nypl.org/bestbooks Art copyright Joanne Liu, 2019, from My City. Used by permission of Prestel.
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Support for the Early Literacy Initiative was generously provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences, Lisa and Jeff Blau, The Hearst Foundation, Inc., the Institute of Museum and Library Services, The Lisa E. Javitch Early Literacy Initiative, the Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation, Viking Global Foundation, the Gray Foundation, Altman Foundation, New York State Library’s Family Literacy Library Services Program, the NYPL Council Committee for Education, The Sirus Fund, and Staten Island Foundation, with additional support through City’s First Readers, an initiative made possible with funding from the New York City Council.
Another Christian Robinson
My City Joanne Liu
Kids & Teens Tech Clubs
Author Talks
Make digital music, invent with robotics and code, develop 3D designs, and more in our tech programs for kids and teens.
Promoting Sustainability
KidsLIVE Join the Library for storytimes and activities with authors and illustrators of favorite kids’ titles. For upcoming dates: nypl.org/kidslive Best Books for Teens Talks Authors featured on our 2019 Best Books for Teens list visit the Library to talk about their work: nypl.org/teens
KIDS
Saturday Oge Mora
Got Homework? The Library is here to help! Discover tons of free online resources—many of which you can access from home with your library card. To get started, go online to nypl.org/databases and search by topic or keyword.
New Book This spring, check out The Story Seeker, the second in a series inspired by a real girl who lived in the Library.
For more about Library afterschool programs: nypl.org/ost
Learn about environmentalism and energy conservation in our new sustainability programs.
BABIES & TODDLERS
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Carter Reads the Newspaper Deborah Hopkinson & Don Tate
College & Career Pathways Questions about your college or career path? The Library offers resources and programs to help you on your way. Discover test prep opportunities, learn about the application process, or explore career options. Visit a College Access Hub at select NYPL branches, or go online for more information: nypl.org/collegeaccess
TEENS
My Papi Has a Motorcycle Isabel Quintero & Zeke Peña
New Kid Jerry Craft
As Many Nows as I Can Get Shana Youngdahl
I Was Their American Deream Malaka Gharib
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERACY
TECH, BUSINESS, CAREER & FINANCE Adult Literacy Classes
GRAND OPENING IN MAY
The New York Public Library helps adult students improve their communication skills in English. We offer English classes for both native and non-native speakers.
New Business Center & Adult Learning Center in Midtown
Attend an information session to get started or learn more online: nypl.org/english
Be sure to visit the brand new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library—formerly the MidManhattan Library on Fifth Avenue and 40th Street— opening this spring.
Information Sessions Information sessions are the first step toward enrolling in adult literacy and English classes and are required for all students. Attend any one of these sessions to get started.
English Classes NYPL offers free classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at more than 35 locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Registration is open for winter sessions beginning January 13, 2020. Classes begin the week of January 27 and run for 10 weeks. Spring registration takes place in April. Space in classes is limited. To begin, students must attend an information session (see right) and schedule an assessment.
MANHATTAN Harlem Library
BRONX Bronx Library Center
WED, JAN 15 | 12 NOON or 6 PM SAT, JAN 18 | 11 AM
MON, JAN 13 | 12 NOON, 3 PM, or 6 PM
Tompkins Square Library MON, JAN 13 | 12 NOON, 2 PM, or 6 PM
STATEN ISLAND St. George Library Center TUES, JAN 21 | 11 AM or 6 PM
Washington Heights Library TUES, JAN 21 | 12 NOON or 6 PM
For upcoming session dates and times: nypl.org/english
For more information: nypl.org/english
Citizenship Resources
Technology Resources Discover how the Library can keep you connected and up-to-date on the digital skills and resources you need to succeed.
TechConnect Classes From learning the basics of how to use a computer to mastering essential business software, there is a class for everyone. Many classes are also taught in Spanish and Chinese. To see a full list and find a class near you: nypl.org/computers More than 80 unique classes:
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AMERICANS CORNER Offered at all NYPL neighborhood branches, New Americans Corners connect immigrants with books, brochures, and more resources about citizenship and other related topics. Learn more: nypl.org/nac
NYCitizenship provides free legal help with citizenship applications: • Meet one-on-one with a trusted lawyer for free • Apply for citizenship easily • Find out if you can apply for free • Get free, confidential financial counseling Get started: nypl.org/nycitizenship
Get immigration consultations and legal help services at select Library locations: • Full legal immigration consults and screenings for immigration benefits • Assistance filing applications • Referrals made to trusted immigration specialists Find your nearest location: nypl.org/ijclegal
• Computer Basics • Design & Creativity • For Job Seekers • For Ages 50+ • Social Media • Internet, Email & More • Using Mac • Digital Devices
Computer Labs Get hands-on training from the Library’s TechConnect experts. Visit any one of our 11 specialized locations during designated hours to ask questions, practice skills, and gain access to more online learning tools.
Public Computers & Reservations NYPL has thousands of laptops and computers across its 92 locations, along with free Wi-Fi. Reservations for desktop computers are not required but can be made up to one day in advance: pcreserve.nypl.org
Get free online training any time, anywhere. Access more than 2,000 online video courses and learn new professional skills to make yourself more marketable: nypl.org/lynda
Major support for the Library’s adult literacy, English language programs and technology training is provided by the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development; Arthur W. Koenig; The JPB Foundation; the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II funding administered through the New York State Education Department; Stavros Niarchos Foundation; The Pasculano Foundation; and Lisa and Jeff Blau. Additional support provided by the New York State Coordinated Outreach Services Program; the NYC Connected Communities, a program of the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications; The Earl Bailey Trust; New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services grant program; and an anonymous donor. NYPL TechConnect is funded in part by:
New York StartUp! 2020 is made possible by the generous support of:
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Online Skills Training
Business Center All services from the Science, Industry and Business Library on 34th Street and Madison Avenue will relocate into the new Business Center, including: • Personal Finance & Investing • Small Business Research • Bloomberg Terminals • Advisory Rooms • Program Rooms Adult Learning Center Find offerings ranging from career services to English language and literacy programs and media and technology training, plus: • Career Services • Computer Labs • Multimedia Studio For more, visit: nypl.org/midtown
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION
New York StartUp! 2020 Win $15,000 to start your business! Sessions start in January. For details on how to participate: nypl.org/bizplan Winter/Spring 2020 13
USING THE LIBRARY
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Library Cards Free library cards are available to anyone who lives, works, attends school, or pays property taxes in New York State. Apply at any Library location or online: nypl.org/librarycard
Ask NYPL Need assistance? Ask NYPL is the Library’s virtual reference and support service. Contact us via email, chat, or phone (917-ASK-NYPL). For more information: nypl.org/asknypl
E-Books with SimplyE SimplyE, the Library’s e-reader app, makes it easy to browse, borrow, and read more than 300,000 free e-books with your library card. Learn more: nypl.org/SimplyE
The Census is so much more than just a count. Census information is used to determine New York City’s fair share of $650 billion in federal funds for public education, public housing, infrastructure, and more each year—as well as the number of seats we have in Congress. As trusted community centers—offering expert staff and reliable services in every neighborhood—NYC public libraries are the City’s key partner in ensuring every New Yorker gets counted. Go online to learn more about the Census and why it’s so important for our city: nypl.org/census2020
Take the Census at the Library Mid-March–July
Research Materials Researchers can use NYPL’s research collections at our research centers. For guidelines or to make an appointment with a research specialist: nypl.org/researchcollections
Digital Collections The Library’s Digital Collections database holds more than 800,000 items, including photographs, manuscripts, maps, and more accessible for free online: nypl.org/digitalcollections
Directory of Locations MANHATTAN
Everyone Counts at the Library: NYC Census 2020
Visit any NYPL location to complete the Census online. We provide a safe, secure space, plus reliable staff to help.
Census Community Day Wednesday, April 1 Join us for an all-day, Library-wide event, with onsite support for completing Census forms, a “We Count” storytime, and conversation groups about key topics relating to the Census. NYPL Census efforts are made possible thanks to the support of NYC Census. Additional support is provided by Craig Newmark Philanthropies and FJC-A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds.
For hours, directions, and closure information: nypl.org/locations
Grand Central · 135 East 46th Street · 212-621-0670
Riverside · 127 Amsterdam Avenue · 212-870-1810
Hamilton Fish Park · 415 East Houston Street · 212-673-2290
Roosevelt Island* · 524 Main Street · 212-308-6243 (new location opening in spring 2020)
53rd Street · 18 West 53rd Street · 212-714-8400
Hamilton Grange · 503 West 145th Street · 212-926-2147
58th Street · 127 East 58th Street · 212-759-7358
Harlem · 9 West 124th Street · 212-348-5620
67th Street · 328 East 67th Street · 212-734-1717 96th Street · 112 East 96th Street · 212-289-0908
Harry Belafonte–115th Street · 203 West 115th Street 212-666-9393
125th Street* · 224 East 125th Street · 212-534-5050
Hudson Park · 66 Leroy Street · 212-243-6876
Aguilar* · 174 East 110th Street · 212-534-2930
AUDIO ACCESSIBILITY Patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing can request free ASL interpretation or CART captioning for any NYPL program. Please request two weeks in advance: accessibility@nypl.org
ANDREW HEISKELL BRAILLE & TALKING BOOK LIBRARY
BOOKSHARE Instantly get 600,000 accessible e-audiobooks with simultaneous text on screen, free for all eligible users. Learn more: nypl.org/printdisabilities
BOOKS BY MAIL Eligible patrons can get books and other materials delivered right to their homes. Get started: nypl.org/booksbymail
Vi s i t us!
The only NYC library created for people with print disabilities, Heiskell Library offers free braille, talking books and magazines, book machines, and home delivery service, plus accessible programs, and assistive technology coaching.
40 West 20th Street, Manhattan nypl.org/talkingbooks 212-206-5400 For more accessible resources: nypl.org/accessibility
Holiday Closings: All locations will be closed Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Apr. 12, and May 23–25. BRONX
Morrisania · 610 East 169th Street · 718-589-9268 Mosholu · 285 East 205th Street · 718-882-8239
STATEN ISLAND
Allerton · 2740 Barnes Avenue · 718-881-4240
Mott Haven · 321 East 140th Street · 718-665-4878
Dongan Hills · 1617 Richmond Road · 718-351-1444
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (at 135th Street) · 212-491-2200
Baychester · 2049 Asch Loop North · 718-379-6700
Parkchester · 1985 Westchester Avenue · 718-829-7830
Great Kills · 56 Giffords Lane · 718-984-6670
Belmont · 610 East 186th Street · 718-933-6410
Pelham Bay · 3060 Middletown Road · 718-792-6744
Huguenot Park · 830 Huguenot Avenue · 718-984-4636
Science, Industry and Business Library (services relocating) 188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street) · 917-275-6975
Bronx Library Center · 310 East Kingsbridge Road 718-579-4244
New Dorp · 309 New Dorp Lane · 718-351-2977
Inwood · 4790 Broadway · 212-942-2445
Seward Park · 192 East Broadway · 212-477-6770
Pelham Parkway–Van Nest · 2147 Barnes Avenue 718-829-5864
Castle Hill · 947 Castle Hill Avenue · 718-824-3838
Riverdale · 5540 Mosholu Avenue · 718-549-1212
Jefferson Market · 425 Avenue of the Americas 212-243-4334
St. Agnes · 444 Amsterdam Avenue · 212-877-4380
Port Richmond* · 75 Bennett Street · 718-442-0158
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library 40 West 20th Street · 212-206-5400
City Island · 320 City Island Avenue · 718-885-1703
Sedgwick · 1701 University Avenue · 718-731-2074
Richmondtown · 200 Clarke Avenue · 718-668-0413
Soundview · 660 Soundview Avenue · 718-589-0880
South Beach · 21–25 Robin Road · 718-816-5834
Kips Bay · 446 Third Avenue · 212-683-2520
Eastchester · 1385 East Gun Hill Road · 718-653-3292
Spuyten Duyvil · 650 West 235th Street · 718-796-1202
Bloomingdale* · 150 West 100th Street · 212-222-8030
Edenwald · 1255 East 233rd Street · 718-798-3355
Throg’s Neck · 3025 Cross Bronx Expy Ext · 718-792-2612
St. George Library Center · 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560
Chatham Square · 33 East Broadway · 212-964-6598
Library for the Performing Arts · 40 Lincoln Center Plaza (at 65th Street) · 917-275-6975
GRAND OPENING IN MAY Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library 455 Fifth Avenue (at 40th Street) · 212-340-0863
Clason’s Point · 1215 Morrison Avenue · 718-842-1235
Battery Park City · 175 North End Avenue · 212-790-3499
Children’s Center at 42nd Street (services relocating) Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street · 212-621-0208
Macomb’s Bridge* · 2633 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. 212-281-4900 (new address opening in late January 2020)
Columbus · 742 Tenth Avenue · 212-586-5098
Morningside Heights · 2900 Broadway · 212-864-2530
Countee Cullen · 104 West 136th Street · 212-491-2070
Muhlenberg · 209 West 23rd Street · 212-924-1585
Epiphany · 228 East 23rd Street · 212-679-2645
Mulberry Street · 10 Jersey Street · 212-966-3424
Fort Washington* · 535 West 179th Street · 212-927-3533
New Amsterdam* · 9 Murray Street · 212-732-8186
George Bruce* · 518 West 125th Street · 212-662-9727
Ottendorfer · 135 Second Avenue · 212-674-0947
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Mariners Harbor · 206 South Avenue · 212-621-0690
Francis Martin · 2150 University Avenue · 718-295-5287
Tremont · 1866 Washington Avenue · 718-299-5177
Stapleton · 132 Canal Street · 718-727-0427
Grand Concourse* · 155 East 173rd Street · 718-583-6611
Van Cortlandt · 3882 Cannon Place · 718-543-5150
Terence Cardinal Cooke–Cathedral · 560 Lexington Avenue 212-752-3824
High Bridge · 78 West 168th Street · 718-293-7800
Wakefield · 4100 Lowerre Place · 718-652-4663
Todt Hill–Westerleigh · 2550 Victory Boulevard 718-494-1642
Hunts Point* · 877 Southern Boulevard · 718-617-0338
West Farms · 2085 Honeywell Avenue · 718-367-5376
Tompkins Square · 331 East 10th Street · 212-228-4747
Jerome Park · 118 Eames Place · 718-549-5200
Westchester Square · 2521 Glebe Avenue · 718-863-0436
Washington Heights · 1000 St. Nicholas Ave. · 212-923-6054
Kingsbridge · 291 West 231st Street · 718-548-5656
Woodlawn Heights · 4355 Katonah Avenue · 718-519-9627
Webster · 1465 York Avenue · 212-288-5049
Melrose* · 910 Morris Avenue · 718-588-0110
Woodstock · 761 East 160th Street · 718-665-6255
Yorkville · 222 East 79th Street · 212-744-5824
Morris Park · 985 Morris Park Avenue · 718-931-0636
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building · Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street · 917-275-6975
Tottenville · 7430 Amboy Road · 718-984-0945 West New Brighton · 976 Castleton Avenue · 718-442-1416 * Currently or soon to be closed for renovations or a change in location. For dates and project information: nypl.org/locations
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Van Cortlandt
Eastchester
Mosholu
City Island
Spuyten Duyvil Allerton
Kingsbridge
Inwood
Jerome Park
Pelham Bay
Pelham Parkway–Van Nest Morris Park
Fort Washington
Belmont Francis Martin
West Farms Sedgwick
Washington Heights
Macomb’s Bridge
Hamilton Grange
Countee Cullen
George Bruce
Harlem
Morningside Heights
Harry Belafonte– 115th Street
Bloomingdale
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Grand Concourse
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Soundview
Morrisania High Bridge Woodstock Melrose Hunts Point
125th Street
Mott Haven
Aguilar
Bronx
67th Street
53rd Street Columbus
Roosevelt Island
58th Street Terence Cardinal Cooke–Cathedral
Grand Central
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
Muhlenberg Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library Jefferson Market
• Rooftop Terrace
Todt Hill–Westerleigh
Kips Bay Epiphany
Richmondtown New Dorp
Hamilton Fish Park Hudson Park
Mulberry Street
Great Kills
(relocating from the Science, Industry & Business Library)
• General Collections & Reading Rooms • Children’s Center
(relocating from the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)
South Beach
Dongan Hills
Tompkins Square Ottendorfer
• Adult Learning Center • Business Center
Stapleton
Port Richmond
(services relocating)
St. George Library Center
West New Brighton
Mariners Harbor
Science, Industry and Business Library
GRAND OPENING IN MAY
Bronx Library Center
Yorkville Webster
Riverside
Children’s Center (services relocating)
Clason’s Point Throg’s Neck Castle Hill
Tremont
96th Street
St. Agnes
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Westchester Square Parkchester
Seward Park Battery Park City
Chatham Square
Huguenot Park
New Amsterdam
Staten Island
• Teen Center For more: nypl.org/midtown
Tottenville
Research Center
Circulating Library
Current/Upcoming Construction Closure Upcoming Change in Location
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