“One of the first things my father taught me was the library was made for and available to me. It’s a place where you not only learn from books but you learn responsibility - how to borrow, take care of and give back. It’s an important lesson to learn as a kid. The NYPL was crucial for me when building the Red Rooster, visiting the Schomburg Center and other libraries to learn more about Harlem and its food.”
- Marcus Samuelsson, author of Yes, Chef
