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The mission of The New York Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities.

06/07/2026

Knicks in four! 💙🧡

As the city cheers on the Knicks, NYC libraries are offering instant access to e-books and audiobooks about basketball and the legendary Knickerbockers—available to NYPL, BPL, and QPL cardholders with no wait times through June 30.

Start reading: nypl.org/goknicks

Take home a piece of history with your own special-edition library card commemorating 250 years of the founding of the U...
06/06/2026

Take home a piece of history with your own special-edition library card commemorating 250 years of the founding of the United States.

The card features Thomas Jefferson’s handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, which is preserved in the Library’s collections.

Get yours: on.nypl.org/3Sn32SG

What books tell the story of America?Curated by NYPL librarians and staff, these 250 books are meant to spark conversati...
06/02/2026

What books tell the story of America?

Curated by NYPL librarians and staff, these 250 books are meant to spark conversation about the stories, voices, and ideas that have shaped our nation—with a special focus on New York stories and voices.

For a limited time, nearly all 250 books will be available to anyone with a NYPL card to check out immediately, either as an e-book or audiobook. Plus, while supplies last, select print books from the list will be available as free giveaways in NYPL branches. Learn more at the link in our comments!

No single list can ever capture the full American story. Let us know in the comments: What book represents your American experience?

A rare chance to see history up close. 📜July 1–7, The New York Public Library is displaying one of the jewels of its col...
06/01/2026

A rare chance to see history up close. 📜

July 1–7, The New York Public Library is displaying one of the jewels of its collections: a copy of the Declaration of Independence, handwritten by Thomas Jefferson.

This copy contains significant differences from the text that was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776—including a lengthy condemnation of the slave trade that was omitted from the final version—and invites us to reflect on the ongoing work to realize the Declaration’s promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Free timed tickets will be released every Monday. Tap the link in the comments to sign up for email updates about tickets and to learn more about other festivities, including special performances, scavenger hunts, and more for the whole family.

Tomorrow marks the start of Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate with NYPL.The Library is celebrating Pride Month throughout June. Disc...
05/31/2026

Tomorrow marks the start of Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate with NYPL.

The Library is celebrating Pride Month throughout June. Discover book recommendations, join us for free online events, explore illuminating resources, and much more—for all ages.

Learn more: on.nypl.org/4o0TqJk

05/28/2026

History lives here. 📚 💫

This summer, The New York Public Library launches a major new initiative exploring 250 years of the United States through exhibitions, public programs, rare historical documents, storytelling projects, and more.

Experience a special display of the Declaration of Independence, discover a new anniversary book list, pick up a special-edition library card, and help document the story of America for future generations.

As a public institution dedicated to democratic access to knowledge—and home to some of the nation’s most significant founding documents—NYPL invites you to join us in reflecting on the past, engaging with the present, and imagining the future.

Explore the full lineup: on.nypl.org/4dBXcp1

If you’ve ever stared into the eyes of an animal and wondered what they were thinking…these books have some ideas. Two n...
05/25/2026

If you’ve ever stared into the eyes of an animal and wondered what they were thinking…these books have some ideas.

Two newly released films—Remarkably Bright Creatures and The Sheep Detectives—are adapted from books told, at least in part, from the perspective of animals. In the case of these stories, the animals help solve mysteries, but animal POV books run the thematic gamut from magical realism to thriller, satire, historical fiction, and more.

Discover more: on.nypl.org/4dwY9Pn

Our commitment to the beach, no matter the weather. ⛱️Memorial Day often marks the unofficial beginning of summer. Even ...
05/25/2026

Our commitment to the beach, no matter the weather. ⛱️

Memorial Day often marks the unofficial beginning of summer. Even though it's off to a dreary start, We’re already thinking about long afternoons, ocean air, and the perfect summer read.

What’s on your summer reading list?

🌊 Immunities of the sea-side, Date Issued: 1892-10-01. Image ID: 833204

Gemini season has arrived. ♊️Represented by twins and ruled by Mercury, Geminis are known for their curiosity, wit, and ...
05/23/2026

Gemini season has arrived. ♊️

Represented by twins and ruled by Mercury, Geminis are known for their curiosity, wit, and gift for communication.

Check out these Gemini-inspired finds from the NYPL Digital Collections, including zodiac illustrations, constellation charts, celestial diagrams, and vintage astrology ephemera.

Send this post to your the Geminis in your life!

📜 Gemini, [May 23 - May 29], Date Issued: 1938 (Approximate). Image ID: 1641040
📜 Detail of Ta**us, Gemini, Orion, Canis minor, Harpa Georgii, Date Issued: 1801. Image ID: 1110490
📜 ABC book zodiac, Date Issued: 1909. Image ID: 836028
📜 Gemini, the Twins, Date Issued: 1850 - 1959 (Approximate). Image ID: 1817435

05/21/2026

This summer, New Yorkers are reading “The City We Became” by N.K. Jemisin. 📚🗽

NYPL and The Public Theater are launching the Big Summer Book Club—the biggest book club in Library history! Join in on a citywide reading experience where New Yorkers read one book together all summer long.

Jemisin's "The City We Became" is a sprawling urban fantasy that brings together characters from all of New York City’s five boroughs.

Starting today through Labor Day, anyone with an NYPL library card can download the e-book or audiobook instantly with no wait. Throughout the summer, Library branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island will host book discussions, giveaways, workshops, and more inspired by the novel.

The Big Summer Book Club will culminate in a special event with N.K. Jemisin and WNYC at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park this August.

Start reading: on.nypl.org/437AD5z

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