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Take a look at the latest posts from the NYPL Blog:

  • Celebrate Harlem Week with Books from NYPL's Harlem Community Collection

    By NYPL Staff | August 10, 2022
    This collection makes significant works written about, for, by, and in Harlem and its diverse communities easily accessible.

  • Born Free: A Renaissance Reading List

    By Cierra Bland, Social Media Manager | August 4, 2022
    Release your wiggle with 16 reads inspired by Beyoncé’s Renaissance

  • Artistry & Athleticism: Dance in the Digital Collections

    By Carrie McBride, Communications | August 3, 2022
    In dance styles as diverse as vaudeville and burlesque to ballet and Broadway, there is something for every dance lover.

  • The Amazing Spider-Man Returns to NYPL!

    By NYPL Staff | July 27, 2022
    The new issue finds Peter Parker returning a stack of books after discovering that the Library has canceled late fines forever.

  • Nine New Memoirs of Family and Self-Discovery

    By Cierra Bland, Social Media Manager | July 26, 2022
    These recently released memoirs will enthrall and move readers.

  • Explore the 2022 Booker Prize Longlist

    By Carrie McBride, Communications | July 26, 2022
    The winner will be unveiled October 17 which gives you plenty of time to get a few of these fantastic reads under your belt!

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