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Where to Start with bell hooks | The New York Public Library For nearly 50 years, bell hooks was an influential thinker, theorist, and cultural critic. Here are a few books that offer a snapshot of ho…

Black History Month at NYPL: Biographies & Memoirs The New York Public Library celebrates Black History Month throughout February with live online events and programs, blog posts, recommended reading, and a wide array of digital resources available to anyone with a library card.

Black Women Front and Center and Behind-the-Scenes in Politics | The New York Public Library Black women fought to secure all women's right to vote, advocated for racial justice and equality, and pushed back against voter suppressio…

Exploring the Collections at The New York Public Library: What Stories Will You Find? | The New York Public Library Explore our staff-written posts highlighting some of the millions of stories that can be found within our research collections.

History of the Green Book: Ways to Explore the Schomburg Center's Collection of Victor Hugo Green's Green Books | The New York Public Library From 1936 to 1966, Victor Hugo Green, a postal worker who worked in New Jersey and lived in Harlem, published the directories known today a…

Catherine Latimer: The New York Public Library's First Black Librarian | The New York Public Library The impact and body of work created by Latimer is significant and lives on today.

New to the Archives: Block Communities, Inc. Records and Community Organizing in 1960s East Harlem | The New York Public Library Introducing a new archival collection documenting community organizing efforts in 1960s East Harlem.

Black History Month at NYPL The New York Public Library celebrates Black History Month throughout February with events and programs, recommended reading, blog posts, and a wide array of digital resources available to anyone with a library card.

Discover Your City With Culture Pass Explore New York City's museums and attractions with Culture Pass. If you have a library card, you can reserve a pass and get free admission to dozens of cultural institutions. Save money and have fun in NYC!

Dining Delights: 8 Cookbooks to Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit/Cat | The New York Public Library Food plays an important role during the Lunar New Year. Here are some suggested cookbooks to usher in the Year of the Rabbit/Cat.

Careers at The New York Public Library The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibi...