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Tag Archives: New York Public Library
Old Nieuw Amsterdam
I come from two old New York City families, but not nearly as old as these 17th century views of the city when it was still the Dutch West India Company’s colony of Nieuw Amsterdam. Published in 1651, the image … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, History, Libraries, USA
Tagged Manhattan, New York City, New York Public Library
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The Not-Quite-Quiet Library
My family and friends who are on lockdown in New York City have noted just how preternaturally quiet it has been lately. Not day in the country quiet, but actual birds singing, wind in the trees, individual voices, and cars … Continue reading
Celebrate with Patience and Fortitude
The New York Public Library is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. An elite group of librarians from NYPL have created a list of 125 books from the last 125 years that inspire a lifelong love of reading. Even Patience … Continue reading
Posted in Books, History, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged Beloved, Bryant Park, New York City, New York Public Library, The Great Gatsby
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Are You Ready For Insta Novels
Yesterday the New York Public Library launched a brilliant new way to enjoy classic literature. Insta Novels brings short stories, novellas, and even novels to readers in a new digital format. All readers need to do is follow @nypl on Instagram to … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, apps, Art, Books, ebooks, Libraries, Tech, USA, Writing
Tagged Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Franz Kafka, Instagram, Lewis Carroll, New York Public Library
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Library Inside Out
This week the New York Public Library opened its always popular summer outdoor reading room on the Fifth Avenue plaza near 40th street in the heart of Manhattan. “The outdoor Reading Room 2015: Read Everywhere!” is open daily 10AM to … Continue reading
Fun With Dones
San Franciscan Nate Bolt must have some influential friends at the New York Public Library. Either that, or he’s a real fast talker, because someone allowed him to fly a drone equipped with a GoPro camera around the iconic Stephen … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Film, Libraries, Tech, USA
Tagged GoPro, Libraries, New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman
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Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles
I was happy to hear the news that the New York Public Library has partnered with the Grammy Museum in L.A. to stage a new multimedia exhibition called “Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles !” . Timed to commemorated the 50th anniversary … Continue reading
Ask A Librarian
Many thanks to Jessica Finger from noodle.org for this neat infographic (see below). Created in partnership with Betsy Bird, the New York Public Library‘s Youth Materials Collection Specialist, it covers some of the best children’s books of 2013. If you … Continue reading
Posted in Books, USA, Writing
Tagged Betsy Bird, Children's literature, Librarian, Libraries, New York Public Library
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Big Books
This summer, the Main Branch of the famed New York Public Library is featuring a wonderful book art installation by artist/designer Kelli Anderson and book blogger Maria Popova (Brain Pickings) . Titled “Big Books made of paper”, the fantastic installation … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged Brainpickings, Kelli Anderson, Maria Popova, New York Public Library
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Where Will They Put The Lions
When it opens in 2015 the new 53rd street branch of the New York Public Library will occupy the three lower floors of a condo-hotel being developed by the Starwood Group and Baccarat Crystal co.. The $20 library is being designed by TEN … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Libraries, USA
Tagged New York City, New York Public Library
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