The New York Public Library

Become a friend of the Library! Join Friends of the Library today and receive six free months plus an exclusive tote. Attend exclusive member events, receive discounts at the Library Shop, meet literary New Yorkers, and support a vital institution today. Learn more: on.nypl.org/45g9E8F

Meet NYPL Researcher, Lidia Zessin-Jurek. Lidia is a historian of modern East-Central Europe, specializing in Jewish history. Her work explores the everyday experiences of war and displacement, as well as how they are remembered and represented. Learn more: on.nypl.org/3RcMbC4

See the words that helped shape the nation at NYPL. Now through July 7, the Declaration of Independence will be projected onto the facade of our flagship 42nd Street building at sundown during a special weeklong display. The projection is part of NYPL’s commemoration of America’s 250th, which includes free exhibitions, displays, programs and events, a special-edition library card, an anniversary book list, and a public storytelling project for all ages.

Strong libraries make a stronger New York. Now is the time to invest in libraries! Send a letter to the New York City Council in support of increased library funding: nypl.org/speakout

Five million visitors and counting! The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures has just welcomed its five millionth visitor! Open since 2021, this free permanent exhibition at our flagship building highlights our world-renowned research collections. Currently on display is 'Revolutionary City,' which is part of 'Declaring America: 1776 and Beyond,' a building-wide exhibition that explores the complex, diverse, and powerful stories of the American Revolution—from 1776 to today. Discover how New Yorkers experienced the uncertain and tumultuous years of the Revolutionary War as their home became an intellectual and literal battleground, told through historic manuscripts, maps, printed broadsides, and more. Learn more and plan your visit: https://lnkd.in/eJ83DHgq

Mark 250 years of the United States with NYPL! Join us for a day of drop-in activities for library lovers of all ages, kicking off a weeklong special display of the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy storytime with librarians, scavenger hunts through "Declaring America: 1776 and Beyond", button-making, glitter tattoos, and more. Then, join us in the evening for a special performance on the Library steps by the Young People’s Chorus of New York City. Beginning at sundown, don’t miss the first night of a special projection of the Declaration of Independence on the Library’s iconic 42nd Street facade. Learn more: on.nypl.org/4g2d9q7

Extra, extra! NYPL 💙🧡s the Knicks! Join the Library this summer to explore even more going on in NYC this summer—including free programs and books for all ages, World Cup games, and more. Spend your summer with NYPL: on.nypl.org/4uMNplf

Share your story and be a part of history! As the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, The New York Public Library invites you to share a story and reflect on what America’s 250th means to you. Join us virtually or in person and reflect on this historic milestone. All contributions to the project, which is powered by StoryCorps, will be considered for inclusion in the Library's permanent collections to help inform future generations. Learn more and participate: https://lnkd.in/eNs4fShA

Join us for a nine-part online lecture series exploring Homer’s "Odyssey," including its ancient origins, enduring influence, and continued relevance nearly 3,000 years later. The series begins Monday, July 13, and continues every Monday at 6 PM ET. Register here: on.nypl.org/4a5WldY

Go New York, go New York, go! 🏀 NYPL staff is cheering you on, New York Knicks! Looking to brush up on your basketball history between games? NYPL, Brooklyn Public Library, and Queens Public Library library cardholders can check out e-books and audiobooks about basketball and the legendary Knickerbockers with no wait times through June 30. Start reading: nypl.org/goknicks