NYPL Connect: Browsing returns to more locations! Plus, find out about computer reservations, Ranked Choice Voting, and more

Discover virtual author talks with Saidiya Hartman, Akwaeke Emezi, Salman Rushdie, and Neil Gaiman—plus get the latest NYPL reopening updates! [View in browser]( [Forward]( [Donate]( [NYPL Connect] Get SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app! [SimplyE on iOS]( [SimplyE on Android]( --------------------------------------------------------------- In the Spotlight [Service Update: Browsing & Computer Use at Grab & Go Locations]( Service Update: Browsing & Computer Use at Grab & Go Locations As part of our ongoing reopening, NYPL continues to expand services at our locations. Starting today, we now offer computer reservations and limited browsing at all grab-and-go locations, except for the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), which will offer these services beginning June 1. We aim to have all available branches open by mid-July—and to incrementally reinstitute our full complement of services, such as general space use, programs, and classes, as quickly as circumstances allow. As we continue to expand services, check our website to find an open location near you, read up on our safety procedures, and learn more about our phased reopening. [Learn More]( Our May Book Club Conversation with Madeline Miller]( Join Our May Book Club Conversation with Madeline Miller Tonight! Mon, May 24 | 7 PM Join us for a livestream Q&A with Madeline Miller, author of our May book club selection, The Song of Achilles. Miller will join WNYC Get Lit with All of It host Alison Stewart to discuss her retelling of Homer's classic, The Iliad. A musical performance by duo Aly and AJ follows the conversation, plus don't miss the reveal of our June book club title! [Attend]( Action: Stand with Your Library]( Take Action: Stand with Your Library! Join the more than 25,000 New Yorkers who have already signed their names in support of public libraries. As NYPL continues to reinstate onsite services, support from City leaders is as important as ever. Sign a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Council to tell them that libraries make NYC stronger and that they will continue to play a critical role as the city reopens. [Sign a Letter]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2021 Election Countdown [Primary Election: Register to Vote by May 28]( Primary Election: Register to Vote by May 28 With less than a month to go, the Library is here to help you get ready for New York City's upcoming primary election on June 22. If you're not already registered to vote in New York, you must be registered by Friday, May 28 to be eligible to vote in the June primary election. This year's elections will decide who will be our next mayor, along with other key positions—plus there will be an all-new Ranked Choice Voting system that allows voters to rank up to five candidates in each race. With so much at stake, it's as important as ever to stay informed about the candidates and policies that will determine the future of New York City, especially at this pivotal moment. Find a range of resources from partners across the city to help you make informed decisions in this year's elections. [Learn More]( Navigating Ranked Choice Voting Join us for virtual information sessions and other online events about the 2021 New York City elections and how the new Ranked Choice Voting system works. Plus, find more events that welcome city partners to help explain Ranked Choice Voting, researching candidates, and the importance of casting your vote. [Explore]( Choice Voting in Action: Big Apple Book Ballot]( Ranked Choice Voting in Action: Big Apple Book Ballot NYPL teamed up with Gothamist to help New Yorkers better understand the new Ranked Choice Voting system by using our favorite topic—books! Readers across the city were asked to rank 13 books about NYC to help select the city’s favorite title. After thousands of votes and 12 rounds of ranked-choice elimination, we finally have our winner. Check out the winning title, plus learn more about Ranked Choice Voting and how the rankings were calculated. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- LIVE from NYPL [LIVE from NYPL events]( Join us for an exciting lineup of upcoming events from LIVE from NYPL, bringing distinguished writers, artists, and scholars together for conversations and performances hosted by the Library. Which Side of History: Chelsea Clinton and Jim Steyer Tonight! Mon, May 24 | 7 PM Co-presented with Common Sense Media [Attend]( Immigration History, Politics & Prejudices: Jia Lynn Yang with Caitlin Dickerson Tues, May 25 | 8 PM [Attend]( A Drop of Treason: Jonathan Stevenson with Jean Strouse Wed, May 26 | 7 PM Co-presented with the Library's Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers [Attend]( Amoralman: Derek DelGaudio with Neil Gaiman Tues, Jun 1 | 7 PM [Attend]( The Words That Made Us: Akhil Reed Amar with Jeffrey Rosen Thurs, Jun 3 | 8 PM [Attend]( Dear Senthuran: Akwaeke Emezi with Saidiya Hartman Tues, Jun 8 | 7 PM Produced in partnership with the Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture [Attend]( Racism and the American Promise: Theodore R. Johnson with Leah Wright-Rigueur Wed, Jun 9 | 1 PM Co-presented with the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law [Attend]( Languages of Truth: Salman Rushdie with Téa Obreht Wed, Jun 9 | 7 PM [Attend]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Kids & Teens [New! Discover Our STEAM Hub for Kids & Teens]( New! Discover Our STEAM Hub for Kids & Teens Get ready to create, explore the natural world, and express yourself while developing your STEAM skills! STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities and programs are an excellent opportunity to introduce concepts and skills that promote creative, scientific, and collaborative thinking now and in the future. From origami to coding games, discover the wide range of STEAM videos and activities the Library has to offer kids and teens. [Explore]( Learners: Sing, Sign & More with Fyütch ]( Little Learners: Sing, Sign & More with Fyütch Music and social justice artist Fyütch presents a hip-hop–based educational series about diversity and empathy. Children will dance to songs, learn sign language, and read aloud from books. Fyütch performs original music and encourages critical thinking on the topics of identity, environmental health, and Black history. [Watch]( Power to the Youth: Mental Health in Focus Tues, May 25 | 4:30 PM Following the difficulties of the past year, join a panel of youth leaders who will share personal stories and constructive tips about dealing with hardship, along with a mental health professional from ThriveNYC. [Attend]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More Events & Resources [Creative Aging Workshops]( Creative Aging Workshops Discover a new art medium—and a sense of community—with this series of online workshops for Library patrons ages 50 and older. Program activities include knitting and crochet, writing, drawing and painting, acting, and more. [Attend]( Collection Open House: Asian American Photographers & Choreographers Today! Mon, May 24 | 1 PM Join research center staff at our next virtual Collection Open House for an exploration of extraordinary Library materials representing the lives and works of Asian American creators. Joshua Chuang, curator of Photography and the Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Associate Director of Art, Prints and Photographs, and Arlene Yu, collection manager of the Jerome Robbins Dance Division at the Library for the Performing Arts, will present on Asian American photographers, choreographers, and dancers. [Attend]( Doc Chat: Researching Pop Culture History Through Shifting Cultural Norms Thurs, May 27 | 3:30 PM Join NYPL librarians and author and journalist Mark Harris for Doc Chat's spring season finale! Together, they will consider what it means to analyze moments in history that do not align with the social ethics, cultural standards, and popular beliefs of the current moment through an examination of maps, magazines, and other primary sources. [Attend]( Mental Health Talks at the Library Find community conversations about health and wellness, including talks on suicide prevention, health equity, and resilience, as part of our ongoing partnership with Spaces to Thrive. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- New & Noteworthy [Haitian Heritage Month: Discover Books by Haitian & Haitian American Authors]( Haitian Heritage Month: Discover Books by Haitian & Haitian American Authors To honor Haiti's rich literary tradition for Haitian Heritage Month, check out these titles by Haitian and Haitian American authors in the Library's collection. Many of these stories explore the immigrant experience in America, or a return to Haiti, often with complicated dynamics. Use this list as a jumping-off point to explore more works by these authors and their inspirations. [Learn More]( 9 New Thrillers You Won't Be Able to Put Down Clear your calendar—once you start reading these recent releases, you won't want to put them down. A mix of crime dramas, domestic thrillers, and psychological suspense novels, these books are all available to borrow from the Library in a variety of formats. [Learn More]( Listen Now: The Librarian Is In Podcast Talks Reality TV, Pop Culture & Books In this latest episode of the Library's popular podcast, librarians Frank and Crystal remember dancer and actor Jacques d'Amboise and talk reality TV before diving into their recent reads. Frank discusses Early Morning Riser, a contemporary romance about unconventional bonds by Katherine Heiny, and Crystal talks about Kiese Laymon's How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America, a wide-ranging essay collection about race, family, music, and coming of age in Mississippi. [Listen]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Shop the Library, Support the Library [New! Vintage NYPL Library Card Blanket]( New! Vintage NYPL Library Card Blanket New at the Library Shop, get a bookish blanket that embodies the history of a beloved New York institution. This NYPL-exclusive design is inspired by circulating library cards from the 1940s. 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