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Summer at the Library

Celebrate summer with free events, programs for kids and teens, reading recommendations, and much more!

Spotlight

  • Celebrate Disability Pride Month at NYPL

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What's On

  • Author Talks & Conversations

  • Exhibitions

  • Kids & Teens

  • Other Events

  • NYPL's Teen Voices Festival

    Wed, Aug 7 | 12 Noon–4 PM

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

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  • Discover More Author Talks at NYPL

    Ongoing

    Various Locations

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  • NYPL's Teen Voices Festival

    Wed, Aug 7 | 12 Noon–4 PM

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

    Teens walking, writing, and painting on a colorful backdrop featuring flying books and stars.

  • Discover More Author Talks at NYPL

    Ongoing

    Various Locations

    Two people on stage mid-speech.
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Staff Picks

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In the Collection

  • Boys Weekend

    Mattie Lubchansky

    AdultFiction

  • Teller of Secrets

    Bisi Adjapon

    AdultFiction

  • The Resting Place

    Camilla Sten

    AdultFiction

  • How To Be Old

    Lyn Slater

    AdultNon-Fiction

  • Tired Ladies Take a Stand

    Gretchen Anthony

    AdultFiction

  • Just Add Water

    Katie Ledecky

    AdultNonfiction

  • The Bright Sword

    Lev Grossman

    AdultFiction

  • The Piano Player of Budapest

    Roxanne De Bastion

    AdultNonfiction

  • All the Colors of the Dark

    Chris Whitaker

    AdultFiction

  • Another Word for Love

    Carvell Wallace

    AdultNonfiction

From Our Blog

  • Celebrate Differences with Ability-Diverse Picture Books

    Discover new picture books that celebrate mental and physical disabilities.

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  • 10 Sports Documentaries You Can Stream At Home With Your Library Card

    Get inspired by these compelling stories of persistence and resiliency.

     


     

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  • Plan Your Visit

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