The top 10 books new yorkers are devouring in quarantine. Hpl reads online book club join now and let us know what youd like to read for aprilmay. Wnyc and the new york public library have joined forces. We can only accept 2 boxes or bags of used books at the library as our storage is very limited. If you noticed the cleaned up gardens and beautiful plants, be sure to thank the members of the west pointhighland falls rotary club for all of their help with the gardening work earlier this month. The library is a gathering pool of narratives and of the people who come to find them.
Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and led by the new york public library. Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by new york public library staff. The library is the place to discover a new interest, learn a new skill and find a new passion. Voorheesville library your place for education, research. Galisons book club piece puzzle features a colorful illustration of hundreds of people reading books by carolyn suzuki, best known for illustrations that celebrate joy and diversity in human experience with bright color, playful patterns, animal pals, and a dose of humor. Book cover of deacon king kong and headshot of james mcbride.
See the nypl and wnyc virtual book club collection from new york public library. In our book club we will talk about what we read and draw a picture together. Apr 03, 2020 the new york public library and wnyc two indispensable new york institutions are partnering to host a virtual book club to bring new yorkers together and foster community during an unprecedented time of social separation. The new york times, the washington post, npr, the boston globe, the seattle tim. Presented as part of get lit, the monthly book club from wnycs weekday arts and culture show all of it. Partnership debuts with a community read of james mcbrides new book deacon king kong, available to borrow for free via nypls ereader app simplye. New york public library and wnyc partner to host a virtual book club in manhattan.
Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the. The library book by susan orlean reading guidebook club. Apr 06, 2020 new yorkers may have to remain physically apart right now, but we can still all come together through literature. The new york public library reveals what new yorkers are reading while social distancing wnyc and the new york public library join forces to bring new yorkers together for a virtual book club jennifer schantz named executive director of the new york public library s library for the performing arts. New york public library new york city 2020 all you need. The new york state education department and new yorks nine public television stations announced today that expanded educational resources and learnathome programming is now available for all of new yorks students in response to school closings across the state. Please do not put donations in the book drop at the library at any time. Powers library will be closed to the public starting march 16th until further notice. The best picks for your book clubs next read new york post. This months book club selection is deacon king kong by james mcbride. Jan 27, 2020 my hometown library was chosen in late 2019 to be part of a pilot partnership between oprahs book club, the american library association and local library book groups. To meet the diverse interests and needs of the community, the library offers a collection of fiction and nonfiction.
All of it wnyc new york public radio, podcasts, live streaming. Wnyc and the new york public library join forces to bring new yorkers together for a virtual book club. Wnyc and the new york public library have joined forces to launch a virtual book. The drop box at holliston oil on woodland street is no longer affliated with the library. Try libby, our new app for enjoying ebooks and audiobooks. Yorktown book club the yorktown book club is an adult book discussion group that meets from 1011. Wnyc and the new york public library have joined forces to launch a virtual book club for new yorkers during this time of selfisolation. At a special meeting of the library board of trustees on thursday, march 26th, the board made a motion to resolve to close the library until further notice in compliance with and pursuant to executive order 202. With over 200 titles in circulation, youre sure to find some great reads. Over the past week, the library has hosted a discussion about. The link you have selected is located on another website. Apr 15, 2020 virtual harrison public library book club.
Your donation to the friends of the town of pelham public library will help us support a wide range of library programs and vital services, from the biennial communitywide pelham reads. The library book book by susan orlean official publisher. Join nypl and wnycs virtual book club the new york public. Test your skills against the librarians from the copiague library. See all 61 new york public library tours on tripadvisor. The gilbertsville free library is a free association library, open to the public, located in gilbertsville new york. We recommend booking new york public library tours ahead of time to secure your spot.
The digital public library of america brings together content held by americas libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world. The voorheesville public library will remain closed at this time. Ny public library launches virtual book club with wnyc. The merrick library serves the community of merrick in nassau county, new york. Join nypl and wnycs virtual book club by moriah shtull, communications april 3, 2020. The underground railroad new york public library overdrive. May 02, 2020 the new york public library on fifth avenue may be closed, but ebooks are being checked out at record numbers as new yorkers try to stay sane during the quarantine. A fresh and easy way to borrow and read from your library.
Town of pelham public library reveals new brand identity, logo and website. We asked our book expert staff what books have worked well in the book clubs they host in library branches across the city. My hometown library was chosen in late 2019 to be part of a pilot partnership between oprahs book club, the american library association and local library book groups. Ny public library launches virtual book club with wnyc patch. Check out a book club kit from the york county library, and youre on your way to a great meeting. We know that new yorkers need to feel a sense of community and fun, even as we.
The mission of the merrick library is to fulfill the informational, educational, and cultural needs of the community by providing proactive, professional service. Wnyc and the new york public library join forces to bring. Apr 03, 2020 wnyc and the new york public library join forces to bring new yorkers together for a virtual book club. Bracewell neighborhood library book club not your mamas book club join in a lively book discussion. The dc public library offers a variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books. We cannot accept music cds, vcr tapes, magazines or textbooks. The new york public library is an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education. Check out our monthly newsletter and get all the details on what is going on at the d. We encourage you to help get the word out about this. Search the online text version of consumer reports and the car buying guide using your library card suffolk. We are a school district public library, a notforprofit organization and a member of the suffolk cooperative library system. Welcome to the liberty public library coronavirus update. Finding books for your next book club meeting just got a lot easier. The library has expanded services with a new digital collection website experience just for kids.
To ensure the safety and health of our community we are adhering to the guidelines of our county and state officials. Contact the yorktown reference department at 7578905207 for more information. The massena public library board of trustees has determined that in order to guarantee future library funding and services, the library should transition from a municipal public library to a school district public library. Welcome to 2020 summer reading at new york libraries. While all the physical locations of the dc public library are closed, the librarys book club has moved to twitter. The amsterdam free library will be closed until further notice.
Join nypl and wnycs virtual book club by moriah shtull, communicationsapril 3, 2020. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. All programs and events have been suspended through the end of april. Go to teens copiague memorial public library and click on the. Wnyc and the new york public library join forces to bring new. We offer books, audio books, dvds, periodicals, and regional history information. All material due dates are extended to june 1st, but no fines will be assessed while the library is closed.
Susan orleans bestseller and new york times notable book is a sheer delightas rich in insight and as varied as the treasures contained on the shelves in any local library usa todaya dazzling love letter to a beloved institution and an investigation into one of its greatest mysteries. To ensure the safety and health of our community we are adhering. A complete readers resource with information on well over 200,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. New york public library and wnyc partner to host a virtual book. The linked site contains information that has been created, published, maintained, or otherwise posted by institutions or organizations independent of the library. New yorkers may have to remain physically apart right now, but we can still all come together through literature. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Dewey and the first club president, richard rogers bowker, saw a need for an informal forum of librarians and interested parties from related fields. Stay safe at home and let the library come to you with live streaming programs for all ages, including lectures, crafts, book discussions, and more. Apr 03, 2020 ny public library launches virtual book club midtownhells kitchen, ny library members can download this months book, deacon king kong, for free using the library s ereading app. The main mhls digital download collection now has a separate site to provide a safe and easy browsing experience for kids libraries recognize the need to provide a safe environment for kids to browse library materials. The new york public library and wnyc two indispensable new york institutions are partnering to host a virtual book club to bring new yorkers together and foster community during an unprecedented time of social separation. Access is available to the internet via free wireless service to your own device or come in and use one of our public access computers.
Use your my link library card to access this resource. Nypl and wnyc virtual book club new york public library. Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the new. Here are some of lobashs recommendations for book club picks and remember that an nypl library card can be used at all 92 locations. We never choose a book on the current best seller list to avoid problems with availability, don told me, and we check to be sure the library system has enough. New york and nypl, bestselling childrens books, jigsaw puzzles. Apr 15 virtual harrison public library book club harrison. Summertime is fun time for readers of all ages and libraries offer a wide variety of exciting programs and events all summer long. The bulding may be closed, but the library is open.
The new york public library on fifth avenue may be closed, but e books are being checked out at record numbers as new yorkers try to stay sane during the quarantine. Includes book discussion guides and book talks for several titles. Encourage the joy of learning, reading, the arts and local culture in order to enrich the lives of our residents. This is an effort to curtail the exposure to the virus for all of us. The new york state education department and new yorks nine public television stations announced today that expanded educational resources and. New berlin, wisconsin 53151 library closoure update please note. 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. A reese witherspoon x hello sunshine book club pick a washington post top 10 book of the year a new york times bestseller and new york times notable book of 2018 a constant pleasure to readeverybody who loves books should check out the library book. And thats why we are excited to announce that the new york public library is.
Library parking lot and driveway under construction beginning on may 6. Join nypl and wnycs virtual book club the new york. We make learning straightforward and efficient for everyone whether its handson, listening to an expert, finding the right article or simply reading a book. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. April 3, 2020 the new york public library and wnyc two indispensable new york institutions are partnering to host a virtual book club to bring new yorkers together and foster community during an unprecedented time of social separation. A little book of whimsy and wisdom from the files of the new york public library. Wnyc and the new york public library have joined forces for a. Everybody who loves books should check out the library book the washington. The liberty public library will be closed to the public until further notice effective tues. Please check our website or facebook page or call us at 2926070 with any questions. Huntington public library hpl serves the 34,000 residents of the huntington public library district, in huntington, long island, new york. The new york public library on fifth avenue may be closed, but ebooks are being checked out at record numbers as new yorkers try to stay sane during the quarantine. New york public library new york city 2020 all you. Early meetings included discussions of library policies and procedures, new.