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Beat the heat! Find a cooling center at an NYPL location near you.

Stay cool and safe this summer at the Library. Be sure to check your library's location page for open hours and other important information. NYPL locations are free and open to anyone.

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Beat the heat! Find a cooling center at an NYPL location near you.

Stay cool and safe this summer at the Library. Be sure to check your library's location page for open hours and other important information. NYPL locations are free and open to anyone.

Tap the link in bio to find your nearest Library location.

This summer, New Yorkers are reading “The City We Became” by N.K. Jemisin. 📚🗽

NYPL and @publictheaterny are launching the Big Summer Book Club—the biggest book club in Library history! Join in on a citywide reading experience where New Yorkers read one book together all summer long.

Jemisin's "The City We Became" is a sprawling urban fantasy that brings together characters from all of New York City’s five boroughs.

Starting today through Labor Day, anyone with an NYPL library card can download the e-book or audiobook instantly with no wait. Throughout the summer, Library branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island will host book discussions, giveaways, workshops, and more inspired by the novel.

The Big Summer Book Club will culminate in a special event with N.K. Jemisin and @allofitwnyc at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park this August.

Tap the link in bio to start reading.

The May flowers you were promised. 🪻 😌

Can you identify the flowers currently blooming outside of our flagship Library? Swipe to learn more about these beautiful blooms from our #NYPLDigitalCollections.

Explore more flora, fauna, botanical illustrations, and natural history materials at the Library and in our Digital Collections.

💐 Allium, 1850 - 1959 (Approximate). Image ID: 1576515

The May flowers you were promised. 🪻 😌

Can you identify the flowers currently blooming outside of our flagship Library? Swipe to learn more about these beautiful blooms from our #NYPLDigitalCollections.

Explore more flora, fauna, botanical illustrations, and natural history materials at the Library and in our Digital Collections.

💐 Allium, 1850 - 1959 (Approximate). Image ID: 1576515

The May flowers you were promised. 🪻 😌

Can you identify the flowers currently blooming outside of our flagship Library? Swipe to learn more about these beautiful blooms from our #NYPLDigitalCollections.

Explore more flora, fauna, botanical illustrations, and natural history materials at the Library and in our Digital Collections.

💐 Allium, 1850 - 1959 (Approximate). Image ID: 1576515

The May flowers you were promised. 🪻 😌

Can you identify the flowers currently blooming outside of our flagship Library? Swipe to learn more about these beautiful blooms from our #NYPLDigitalCollections.

Explore more flora, fauna, botanical illustrations, and natural history materials at the Library and in our Digital Collections.

💐 Allium, 1850 - 1959 (Approximate). Image ID: 1576515

Unbox some Ruth Asawa prints with us!

The Library's Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs recently acquired two prints by Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa (1926–2013). Best known for her sculptures, Asawa also created abstract prints inspired by nature, like 'Owl' (1965) and 'Desert Star' (1987).

Join prints curator Madeleine Viljoen as she opens up these beautiful new arrivals, which will be added to the collection and become available to researchers.

Learn more about the Print Collection at the link in our bio.

🖼️ Ruth Asawa, 'Owl' (TAM.1486), 1965; printed by John Rock at Tamarind Lithography Workshop.
🖼️ Ruth Asawa, 'Desert Star' (P.004, Tied-Wire Tree with Asymmetrical Five-Pointed Star in Center Branching to an Enclosed Square), 1987; printed by Tea Lautrec.
📷 Ruth Asawa at her solo exhibition at the San Francisco Arts Commission Capricorn Asunder Gallery, California, 1976. Photo by Bruce Sherman.
🖼️ Artwork @ 2026 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc., Courtesy David Zwirner.

Carry Patience and Fortitude everywhere you go!

Made from 80% recycled plastic, this study bag features beautiful black-and-white photography capturing our iconic library lions from a variety of striking viewpoints.

Generously proportioned, it's the perfect size for a trip to the grocery store, a picnic in the park, or a visit to your local library.

Carry Patience and Fortitude everywhere you go!

Made from 80% recycled plastic, this study bag features beautiful black-and-white photography capturing our iconic library lions from a variety of striking viewpoints.

Generously proportioned, it's the perfect size for a trip to the grocery store, a picnic in the park, or a visit to your local library.

Join the Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month throughout May!

Tap the link in bio to discover reading recommendations for adults, kids, and teens, research guides, free events, and more.

Join the Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month throughout May!

Tap the link in bio to discover reading recommendations for adults, kids, and teens, research guides, free events, and more.

Join the Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month throughout May!

Tap the link in bio to discover reading recommendations for adults, kids, and teens, research guides, free events, and more.

Join the Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month throughout May!

Tap the link in bio to discover reading recommendations for adults, kids, and teens, research guides, free events, and more.

Join the Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month throughout May!

Tap the link in bio to discover reading recommendations for adults, kids, and teens, research guides, free events, and more.

Join the Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month throughout May!

Tap the link in bio to discover reading recommendations for adults, kids, and teens, research guides, free events, and more.

Join the Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month throughout May!

Tap the link in bio to discover reading recommendations for adults, kids, and teens, research guides, free events, and more.

Join the Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month throughout May!

Tap the link in bio to discover reading recommendations for adults, kids, and teens, research guides, free events, and more.

Join the Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month throughout May!

Tap the link in bio to discover reading recommendations for adults, kids, and teens, research guides, free events, and more.

Join the Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month throughout May!

Tap the link in bio to discover reading recommendations for adults, kids, and teens, research guides, free events, and more.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, explore NYPL’s research guides in Jewish studies and discover the rich collections of the Dorot Jewish Division and across the Library.

Dive into Jewish history and culture through manuscripts, religious texts, periodicals, photographs, and more. Learn about Jewish life in New York City and around the world, LGBTQ Jewish communities, Holocaust remembrance, and beyond.

Tap the link in bio to explore.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, explore NYPL’s research guides in Jewish studies and discover the rich collections of the Dorot Jewish Division and across the Library.

Dive into Jewish history and culture through manuscripts, religious texts, periodicals, photographs, and more. Learn about Jewish life in New York City and around the world, LGBTQ Jewish communities, Holocaust remembrance, and beyond.

Tap the link in bio to explore.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, explore NYPL’s research guides in Jewish studies and discover the rich collections of the Dorot Jewish Division and across the Library.

Dive into Jewish history and culture through manuscripts, religious texts, periodicals, photographs, and more. Learn about Jewish life in New York City and around the world, LGBTQ Jewish communities, Holocaust remembrance, and beyond.

Tap the link in bio to explore.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, explore NYPL’s research guides in Jewish studies and discover the rich collections of the Dorot Jewish Division and across the Library.

Dive into Jewish history and culture through manuscripts, religious texts, periodicals, photographs, and more. Learn about Jewish life in New York City and around the world, LGBTQ Jewish communities, Holocaust remembrance, and beyond.

Tap the link in bio to explore.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, explore NYPL’s research guides in Jewish studies and discover the rich collections of the Dorot Jewish Division and across the Library.

Dive into Jewish history and culture through manuscripts, religious texts, periodicals, photographs, and more. Learn about Jewish life in New York City and around the world, LGBTQ Jewish communities, Holocaust remembrance, and beyond.

Tap the link in bio to explore.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, explore NYPL’s research guides in Jewish studies and discover the rich collections of the Dorot Jewish Division and across the Library.

Dive into Jewish history and culture through manuscripts, religious texts, periodicals, photographs, and more. Learn about Jewish life in New York City and around the world, LGBTQ Jewish communities, Holocaust remembrance, and beyond.

Tap the link in bio to explore.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, explore NYPL’s research guides in Jewish studies and discover the rich collections of the Dorot Jewish Division and across the Library.

Dive into Jewish history and culture through manuscripts, religious texts, periodicals, photographs, and more. Learn about Jewish life in New York City and around the world, LGBTQ Jewish communities, Holocaust remembrance, and beyond.

Tap the link in bio to explore.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, explore NYPL’s research guides in Jewish studies and discover the rich collections of the Dorot Jewish Division and across the Library.

Dive into Jewish history and culture through manuscripts, religious texts, periodicals, photographs, and more. Learn about Jewish life in New York City and around the world, LGBTQ Jewish communities, Holocaust remembrance, and beyond.

Tap the link in bio to explore.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, explore NYPL’s research guides in Jewish studies and discover the rich collections of the Dorot Jewish Division and across the Library.

Dive into Jewish history and culture through manuscripts, religious texts, periodicals, photographs, and more. Learn about Jewish life in New York City and around the world, LGBTQ Jewish communities, Holocaust remembrance, and beyond.

Tap the link in bio to explore.

“Nowadays they are the darlings of New York...As the years have passed the dreamy beasts have become not only famous but beloved.”—Oriana Atkinson

Patience and Fortitude were unveiled in May, 1911, just a few days before the Library was dedicated. Discover how the lions came to be, got their names, and have served as the guardians and symbols of the Library and the city for over a century.

Tap the link in bio to learn more on @bloombergconnects.

“Nowadays they are the darlings of New York...As the years have passed the dreamy beasts have become not only famous but beloved.”—Oriana Atkinson

Patience and Fortitude were unveiled in May, 1911, just a few days before the Library was dedicated. Discover how the lions came to be, got their names, and have served as the guardians and symbols of the Library and the city for over a century.

Tap the link in bio to learn more on @bloombergconnects.

“Nowadays they are the darlings of New York...As the years have passed the dreamy beasts have become not only famous but beloved.”—Oriana Atkinson

Patience and Fortitude were unveiled in May, 1911, just a few days before the Library was dedicated. Discover how the lions came to be, got their names, and have served as the guardians and symbols of the Library and the city for over a century.

Tap the link in bio to learn more on @bloombergconnects.

“Nowadays they are the darlings of New York...As the years have passed the dreamy beasts have become not only famous but beloved.”—Oriana Atkinson

Patience and Fortitude were unveiled in May, 1911, just a few days before the Library was dedicated. Discover how the lions came to be, got their names, and have served as the guardians and symbols of the Library and the city for over a century.

Tap the link in bio to learn more on @bloombergconnects.

“Nowadays they are the darlings of New York...As the years have passed the dreamy beasts have become not only famous but beloved.”—Oriana Atkinson

Patience and Fortitude were unveiled in May, 1911, just a few days before the Library was dedicated. Discover how the lions came to be, got their names, and have served as the guardians and symbols of the Library and the city for over a century.

Tap the link in bio to learn more on @bloombergconnects.

“Nowadays they are the darlings of New York...As the years have passed the dreamy beasts have become not only famous but beloved.”—Oriana Atkinson

Patience and Fortitude were unveiled in May, 1911, just a few days before the Library was dedicated. Discover how the lions came to be, got their names, and have served as the guardians and symbols of the Library and the city for over a century.

Tap the link in bio to learn more on @bloombergconnects.

“Nowadays they are the darlings of New York...As the years have passed the dreamy beasts have become not only famous but beloved.”—Oriana Atkinson

Patience and Fortitude were unveiled in May, 1911, just a few days before the Library was dedicated. Discover how the lions came to be, got their names, and have served as the guardians and symbols of the Library and the city for over a century.

Tap the link in bio to learn more on @bloombergconnects.

Happy birthday to Martha Graham, born on this day in 1894. Learn about the pioneering modern dancer, teacher, and choreographer at a new exhibition opening at the Library for the Performing Arts on May 20, "Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance," curated by @jackferver.

Happy #MothersDay to all the moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, mentors, and caregivers who shape our lives. 💐

Mary Cassatt is best known for her tender depictions of mothers and children, but her printmaking process was bold and experimental. The American artist continuously reworked copper plates, tested new techniques, and sometimes abandoned prints altogether in pursuit of the exact effect she wanted.

Discover dozens of Cassatt's works in the Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art at The New York Public Library.

All works by Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)
🎨Mother's Kiss, 1891. Image ID:5023613
🎨Maternal Caress, 1891. Image. ID: 5023616
🎨 Quietude, 1891. Image ID: 5023596

Happy #MothersDay to all the moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, mentors, and caregivers who shape our lives. 💐

Mary Cassatt is best known for her tender depictions of mothers and children, but her printmaking process was bold and experimental. The American artist continuously reworked copper plates, tested new techniques, and sometimes abandoned prints altogether in pursuit of the exact effect she wanted.

Discover dozens of Cassatt's works in the Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art at The New York Public Library.

All works by Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)
🎨Mother's Kiss, 1891. Image ID:5023613
🎨Maternal Caress, 1891. Image. ID: 5023616
🎨 Quietude, 1891. Image ID: 5023596

Happy #MothersDay to all the moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, mentors, and caregivers who shape our lives. 💐

Mary Cassatt is best known for her tender depictions of mothers and children, but her printmaking process was bold and experimental. The American artist continuously reworked copper plates, tested new techniques, and sometimes abandoned prints altogether in pursuit of the exact effect she wanted.

Discover dozens of Cassatt's works in the Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art at The New York Public Library.

All works by Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)
🎨Mother's Kiss, 1891. Image ID:5023613
🎨Maternal Caress, 1891. Image. ID: 5023616
🎨 Quietude, 1891. Image ID: 5023596

The key to knowledge? A good book of course!

Keep keys organized and show your library love. Our vintage-inspired motel keychain features an foiled embossed NYPL logo. Carry an emblem of access to knowledge wherever you go.

Tap the link in bio to learn more.

The key to knowledge? A good book of course!

Keep keys organized and show your library love. Our vintage-inspired motel keychain features an foiled embossed NYPL logo. Carry an emblem of access to knowledge wherever you go.

Tap the link in bio to learn more.

It’s never too late to return your library books. 🫢

This week, a copy of “Aviation, From the Ground Up” by G. B. Manly made its way back to the Library after last being checked out in 1932.

While we always encourage returning books on time, there’s no shame in a late return. Drop off your overdue books, grab something new, and discover everything NYPL has to offer.

It’s never too late to return your library books. 🫢

This week, a copy of “Aviation, From the Ground Up” by G. B. Manly made its way back to the Library after last being checked out in 1932.

While we always encourage returning books on time, there’s no shame in a late return. Drop off your overdue books, grab something new, and discover everything NYPL has to offer.

It’s never too late to return your library books. 🫢

This week, a copy of “Aviation, From the Ground Up” by G. B. Manly made its way back to the Library after last being checked out in 1932.

While we always encourage returning books on time, there’s no shame in a late return. Drop off your overdue books, grab something new, and discover everything NYPL has to offer.

It’s never too late to return your library books. 🫢

This week, a copy of “Aviation, From the Ground Up” by G. B. Manly made its way back to the Library after last being checked out in 1932.

While we always encourage returning books on time, there’s no shame in a late return. Drop off your overdue books, grab something new, and discover everything NYPL has to offer.