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WEBPicture Books That Celebrate Libraries and the Joy of Reading. You can become a library lover at any stage of life, but why not start young! See More . . . See More . . . The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years.
Death Indexes and Records Online - The New York Public Library
WEBThis website is an extensive directory of links to online death indexes, listed by state and county. Included are death records, death certificate indexes, death notices and registers, obituaries, probate indexes, and cemetery and burial records.
Free English Classes for Adults - The New York Public Library
WEBPatron Stories. The New York Public Library is here to help you improve your writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills in English. Whether you are starting to learn the language, getting better, or are advanced, you can sign up for online or in-person classes offered at libraries across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island—all free!
NYPL Locations: Service Updates | The New York Public Library
WEBOur research centers have restored onsite access to their collections. In addition, service has been expanded at select locations to permit walk-in patrons who want to sit in public reading rooms, including the Rose Main Reading Room at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, for quiet study, thought, and computer use.Some research divisions are operating on an appointment-only basis, in line with ...
NYPL TechConnect Classes | The New York Public Library
WEBThe New York Public Library's TechConnect program helps adults develop confidence in their computer skills and grow more comfortable in today's digital world.. TechConnect offers more than 100 technology classes, both online and in-person, at libraries throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island — all absolutely free!. From learning the basics of how to use a computer to coding to ...
Finding a Book When You've Forgotten Its Title
WEBNov 22, 2017 · First, pin down everything you can remember about the book, plot, character names, time period in which the book may have been published, genre, etc. All these details are clues in identifying the title and author of the book. Online resources can help with your search for a half-remembered book, even if all you have is a basic plot line.
Location Finder | The New York Public Library
WEBThe New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. 40 Lincoln Center Plaza (entrance at 111 Amsterdam between 64th and 65th) New York, NY 10023. 917-275-6975. Fully Accessible.
Historical NYC Maps & Atlases - The New York Public Library
WEBClick on the date links to see NYC land atlases and maps: NYC Land Atlases (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island) NYC & vicinity 1776 / 1777 / 1781 / 1828 / 1835 / 1839 / 1842 1849 / 1849ii / 1873 / 1880 / 1909 / 1911 / 1922 New York Harbor 1733 / 1733ii / 1737 / 1749 or 1767 / 1750?
Events - The New York Public Library
WEBWatch live performances including musicals, staged readings, and everything in between. The New York Public Library offers thousands of free programs a year across its 92 locations, from author talks and performances to exhibitions.
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building - The New York Public Library
WEBThe Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is part of The New York Public Library, which consists of four major research libraries and 88 branch libraries located in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Often referred to as the "main branch," the Beaux-Arts landmark building on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street houses outstanding research collections in the humanities and social sciences.