1. Yesterday was the grand reopening of our Stapleton branch on Staten Island! Several months ago while the building was under construction, this orphaned teddy bear was found outside the building and was brought to the library as its newest resident. However, he still needs a name! What should we name the library bear? We are taking suggestions!

  2. Well this photo by mydmbtmblr captures the energy of Springtime outside the Schwarzman Building and does it so nicely, we thought we should share it with you all.  You should visit us, be part of the lunchtime scene and check out the Lorca (red banner on the left) and Cassatt (yellow banner on the right) exhibitions inside.  mydmbtmblr: Lunchtime at the #NYPL —Gimme dat sunshine. (at New York Public Library)

    Well this photo by mydmbtmblr captures the energy of Springtime outside the Schwarzman Building and does it so nicely, we thought we should share it with you all. 

    You should visit us, be part of the lunchtime scene and check out the Lorca (red banner on the left) and Cassatt (yellow banner on the right) exhibitions inside. 

    mydmbtmblr:

    Lunchtime at the #NYPL —Gimme dat sunshine. (at New York Public Library)

  3. The NYPL has been nominated for a 2013 WEBBY Award in the Social Education & Discovery category for its social web presence (like this Tumblr!) and creating projects such as the fantastic What’s on the Menu? site. But in order to win this wonderful category The NYPL needs your help and vote! You can click here to vote and don’t forget to spread the word! 

    The NYPL has been nominated for a 2013 WEBBY Award in the Social Education & Discovery category for its social web presence (like this Tumblr!) and creating projects such as the fantastic What’s on the Menu? site. But in order to win this wonderful category The NYPL needs your help and vote! You can click here to vote and don’t forget to spread the word! 

  4. You all know how excited we are about NYPL’s Central Library Plan and the renderings we released last week. Yesterday, the Daily News shared its opinion - and it’s a winner:  “A great new chapterThe planned overhaul of the New York Public Library’s iconic midtown building is a winner” But that’s not all! Take a look at their op-ed and read what else they had to say.

    You all know how excited we are about NYPL’s Central Library Plan and the renderings we released last week. Yesterday, the Daily News shared its opinion - and it’s a winner: 

    “A great new chapter

    The planned overhaul of the New York Public Library’s iconic midtown building is a winner”

    But that’s not all! Take a look at their op-ed and read what else they had to say.

  5. Shout out to WNYC Radio and @WNYCArchives - as part of their Hurricane Sandy coverage, they posted historic photos of famous NYC super storms, including the 1947 blizzard, which dropped 26.4 inches of snow on Central Park. They found this pic of our landmark 42nd Street Library (and poor, stoic Patience and Fortitude) in the aftermath of that storm, and we thought - considering that NYC is shut down and recovering after Frankenstorm - that it was appropriate to share. Remember, NYPL is closed on Oct. 30; stay tuned for the latest on reopenings. Meanwhile, New Yorkers and beyond, if you want to donate to the Red Cross so they can provide shelter, food, emotional support and more to those affected by Sandy, text the word REDCROSS to 90999, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to their website.

    Shout out to WNYC Radio and @WNYCArchives - as part of their Hurricane Sandy coverage, they posted historic photos of famous NYC super storms, including the 1947 blizzard, which dropped 26.4 inches of snow on Central Park. They found this pic of our landmark 42nd Street Library (and poor, stoic Patience and Fortitude) in the aftermath of that storm, and we thought - considering that NYC is shut down and recovering after Frankenstorm - that it was appropriate to share. Remember, NYPL is closed on Oct. 30; stay tuned for the latest on reopenings. Meanwhile, New Yorkers and beyond, if you want to donate to the Red Cross so they can provide shelter, food, emotional support and more to those affected by Sandy, text the word REDCROSS to 90999, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to their website.

  6. “With a public library card in your hand, you have access to the Internet and a world of opportunities.” —Bill Gates

    “With a public library card in your hand, you have access to the Internet and a world of opportunities.”

    —Bill Gates

  7. “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

    “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

  8. The world of entertainment lost a giant today as the great composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch died at the age of 68. We found in the archives of The Billy Rose Theater Division at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts this image of Hamlisch during rehearsals for A Chorus Line in 1975. RIP.

    The world of entertainment lost a giant today as the great composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch died at the age of 68. We found in the archives of The Billy Rose Theater Division at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts this image of Hamlisch during rehearsals for A Chorus Line in 1975. RIP.

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  10. Oh, and did we mention that one of the library cats has a blog? It might be the best blog ever penned by a feline.

    Oh, and did we mention that one of the library cats has a blog? It might be the best blog ever penned by a feline.