NYPL Connect: A Midsummer Book Lover's Dream

Explore some of the hottest new reads recommended by our expert librarians—plus, find everything the Library has to offer now that we've fully reopened. [View in browser]( [Forward]( [Donate]( [NYPL Connect] Get SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app! [SimplyE on iOS]( [SimplyE on Android]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Reads [New Staff Picks: Treat Your Shelf This Summer!]( New Staff Picks: Treat Your Shelf This Summer! Whether you're looking for a book to enjoy during a summer getaway or while curled up in the comfort of your own home, our librarians have got you covered with our latest Staff Picks. Browse genre-spanning recommendations for kids, teens, and adults to find your next great read! Request them for pickup at a branch near you, or read on the go with the Library's free e-reader app, SimplyE. [Explore]( [July Book Club Event: Zakiya Dalila Harris]( July Book Club Event: Zakiya Dalila Harris Thurs, July 29 | 7 PM | Online Join NYPL and WNYC for a livestream Q&A with our July book club author, Zakiya Dalila Harris. Tune in to hear Harris and Get Lit with All of It host Alison Stewart discuss Harris's debut novel, The Other Black Girl, about two Black women who are pitted against each other amid the starkly white backdrop of the New York City book-publishing world. Plus, don't miss the reveal of our August book club selection. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Check It Out [Make the Most of Your Visit with NYPL's App ]( Make the Most of Your Visit with NYPL's App The Library is here for you, and checking out books is even easier with the NYPL app! Download it now and use contactless checkout at any Library branch. You can also manage your account online, browse for books, request materials for pickup at your local branch, and discover upcoming programs at your favorite location. [Download for iPhone]( [Download for Android]( Find an NYPL Location Near You As part of our service restoration, we've expanded our hours of operation at all available branch locations. Find NYPL locations near you that are open for general library use and seating, unlimited browsing, computer access, and more. Plus, look out for more in-person programs and services as conditions allow. See you at the Library! [Learn More]( [Now Open: The Library Café at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)]( Now Open: The Library Café at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) Visit the recently renovated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), which now features the Library Café by Amy’s Bread, located on the seventh floor. Enjoy stunning Midtown views on the rooftop terrace with a selection of sandwiches, delicious baked goods, and coffee and espresso beverages. Plus explore our largest circulating collection, dedicated spaces for kids and teens, the Thomas Yoseloff Business Center, and more. Friends of the Library save 10% on all café purchases. [Learn More]( [Pop By the Shop for Bookish Gifts & More ]( Pop By the Shop for Bookish Gifts & More The Library's flagship location at 42nd Street has reopened its doors to the public and the Library Shop is back! Browse a curated selection of book-themed gifts for sale in the Library's Astor Hall, including apparel, accessories, puzzles, NYPL-exclusives, and more. You can also shop our full line of products online and schedule an in-store pickup. Check our opening hours and plan your visit! [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- LIVE from NYPL: Outdoors at Bryant Park [Jelani Cobb and Trymaine Lee on the Kerner Commission Report]( Jelani Cobb and Trymaine Lee on the Kerner Commission Report Today! Wed, Jul 21 | 5 PM | Bryant Park Columbia University professor and New Yorker writer Jelani Cobb joins journalist Trymaine Lee to discuss the prescient findings of a 1968 report on systemic racism in America and why its detailed examination of economic inequality, race, and policing remains urgent in 2021. [Learn More]( [Emily Bass and Sheri Fink on America's Fight Against AIDS in Africa]( Emily Bass and Sheri Fink on America's Fight Against AIDS in Africa Wed, Jul 28 | 5 PM | Bryant Park Writer and activist Emily Bass, a former Martin Duberman Visiting Research Fellow at the Library, speaks with health and science journalist Sheri Fink about her new book, To End a Plague: America's Bold Quest to Defeat AIDS in Africa, which tells the story of the U.S.-led PEPFAR program. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- For Kids & Teens [KidsLIVE with Mahogany L. Browne ]( KidsLIVE with Mahogany L. Browne Today! Wed, July 21 | 3:30 PM | Online Join us for a special edition of KidsLIVE with Mahogany L. Browne, author of Chlorine Sky! Browne will join NYPL librarians for a Q&A to discuss her inspirations for the book and what it’s like to be an author. [Learn More]( [Enter for a Chance to Win: NYPL's Summer Writing Contest]( Enter for a Chance to Win: NYPL's Summer Writing Contest Calling kids and teens aged 6–18! Enter our Summer Writing Contest now and tell us what you would invent to help your community or city. What would it do? Who would it help? How would you build it? Tell us all about your idea—every exciting detail! Kids aged 6–9 could win a Kids First Coding and Robotics Kit, while kids aged 10–12 and teens 13–18 could win a pair of Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones. Send us your entry by Friday, August 6—plus, discover everything the Library has to offer kids in this year’s all-new Summer Learning program, Imagine Together. [Learn More]( Tune In! NYPL Storytime on TV Thurs, July 22 | 8 AM | WLIW21 Thurs, July 22 | 11 AM | Thirteen Tune in throughout the summer to see storytimes from NYPL librarians on Let's Learn, a program for young learners from the WNET Group. First up, children’s librarian Olisha James, from Stapleton Library, will read Please, Mr. Panda by Steve Antony. [Learn More]( [Get the Best of the Library for Kids Direct to Your Inbox!]( Get the Best of the Library for Kids Direct to Your Inbox! Be the first to know about the best the Library has to offer kids of all ages with our biweekly e-newsletter, NYPL Kids! Get updates on everything that’s new, including our recent summer book kit giveaway, in-person programs, the latest book recommendations, fun crafts and activities, and more! [Get Updates]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More Events & Resources [Explore Outdoor Events at NYPL!]( Explore Outdoor Events at NYPL! This summer, discover a wide array of outdoor events at locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Find author talks, workshops, and events for book lovers of all ages. Capacity may be limited, but check back as more events are added—and browse our full lineup of events for kids, teens, and adults. [Discover]( Investing from A to Z Starts July 28 | 12 Noon | Online Join the Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) and the Museum of American Finance for a nine-part series on investing that will guide you through what professional investors look for in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and options. [Learn More]( Citizenship Study Groups New Americans can prepare for the civics portion of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Naturalization Test with a selection of citizenship study groups hosted online by our branch libraries. [Learn More]( Language Conversation Groups Practice conversation skills in an array of languages, including Español (Spanish) and 中文 (Chinese), with your fellow New Yorkers and expert librarians from branches across NYPL. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- New & Noteworthy [15 Books to Celebrate Disability Pride]( 15 Books to Celebrate Disability Pride July is Disability Pride Month, commemorating the passage in July 1990 of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Celebrate with these books written by authors with disabilities. [Learn More]( 10 YA Thrillers for Fans of Cruel Summer While you wait with bated breath for the second season of teen thriller Cruel Summer, we recommend some suspenseful YA books to satisfy your craving for stories of deception, secrecy, and the slow unraveling of the truth. [Learn More]( Recommended by Our Teen Reading Ambassadors: Children's Books About Feelings Teens from our Teen Reading Ambassadors program share book recommendations for kids ages 5–12 that explore all of the big feelings we experience as we grow up. [Learn More]( Cookbooks & Memoirs from Your Top Chef Favorites Whether you love to cook, love to eat, or just can't get enough of your Top Chef favorites, you're sure to find a delicious read at the Library. [Learn More]( Notable Professional Wrestling Books Whether you're a fan of wrestling, rasslin', lucha libre, or プロレス, you can find everything from the history of wrestling to memoirs by notable greats and fan favorites. [Learn More]( The Librarian Is In Podcast: New Reads in July In this episode of the Library's podcast, hosts Frank and Crystal share what they've been reading lately. Frank talks about Let's Get Back to the Party by Zak Salih, in which an American art professor reminisces about coming of age before the Supreme Court's 2015 decision to recognize marriage equality. Crystal discusses Rebecca Roanhorse's Trail of Lightning, about a monster hunter whose search into the disappearance of a young girl leads her to uncover dark truths about her own past. Tune in to hear their thoughts and find out about their next book club pick! [Listen]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Support the Library [Become a Friend of the Library & Support New Yorkers]( Become a Friend of the Library and Support New Yorkers Now that our branches have reopened with near full service restored to New Yorkers of all ages, our Friends of the Library are as vital as ever to making sure we provide our communities with the resources they need. Make a membership gift now and enjoy extended benefits through December 31, 2022. [Join]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Get More from NYPL [Preferred Location Events]( [NYPL Service Updates]( [E-Books & Audiobooks]( [Resources for Kids & Teens]( [Research Collections]( [Events & Classes]( [Need Help? 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[New York Life Foundation logo] Additional support is provided by HSBC Bank USA; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; WarnerMedia; New York Yankees Foundation; The Walt Disney Company; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. © 2021 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved. Illustrations from You Matter and Another © Christian Robinson. Used by permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Illustrations from Last Stop on Market Street © Christian Robinson. Used by permission of Penguin Random House LLC. Special thanks to illustrator Christian Robinson for permission to feature artwork from You Matter (named one of NYPL’s 2020 Best Books for Kids!), Another, and Last Stop on Market Street. Learn more: [theartoffun.com]( KidsLIVE programs are sponsored by the Andreas C. 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