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Discover everything the Library has to offer you at our Welcome Week events! Plus, explore literary New York with Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Lisa Ko, Jacqueline Woodson, and Isaac Fitzgerald. [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 [Beginning Today! Welcome Week at NYPL]( Beginning Today! Welcome Week at NYPL October 18–23 Join us all week long for special events at branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island to help us celebrate the end of late fines at the Library! Meet your local librarians, learn about everything the Library offers, and borrow books and other items—now fine-free! NYPL has stopped charging late fines to ensure free and open access to all the resources our local libraries offer, from books, public Wi-Fi, and computer access to job support and English-language training. Plus, during Welcome Week, you'll be able to pick up a free "welcome back pack" while supplies last. We hope to see you there! [Learn More]( Goodbye to Late Fines, Say Hello to the Library]( Say Goodbye to Late Fines, Say Hello to the Library Discover everything the Library has to offer—now with no late fines! Did you know? NYPL has eliminated all late fines, past and future, so that patrons can borrow books and other materials from the Library without any barriers to access. Patrons in New York State can sign up for a library card online and get instant access to thousands of e-books as well as databases and other remote resources. To start borrowing physical books, reserve computers at locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, and access all of the Library's free resources, stop by a branch near you to validate your card. [Get Started]( to School Resources for All Ages: The Library Is Here for You!]( Back to School Resources for All Ages: The Library Is Here for You! The Library is here for students this semester and all year round with a wide array of free in-person and online resources. Join us in 20 participating branches for NYPL After School, a free drop-in program for kids and tweens. Build coding, engineering, and astronomy skills with our new take-home STEAM Discovery Kits. Or, if you’re preparing to take the next big step, get ready for college or the workforce with our Intensive College and Career Access Network program. Plus, explore multilingual storytimes for young readers, programs to get kids and teens excited about learning, free one-on-one homework help, and more. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Discover the Library's Treasures [New Free Exhibition: More Tickets Now Available!]( New Free Exhibition: More Tickets Now Available! Don't miss out! We've released more ticket slots through early November for our new major exhibition, the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures. Explore highlights from the Library's renowned research collections, including materials from our flagship Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on 42nd Street, where the exhibition is located, as well as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, and the Library for the Performing Arts, located at Lincoln Center. Reserve your tickets today to discover the Library’s treasures! [Reserve Tickets]( [Learn More]( Hunt for Treasures at the All-New Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) Starts Monday, October 18 Head to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) this week to join our weeklong Hunt For Treasures. Bring your wits and creativity to find the rare and unique treasures hidden within the stacks of our fully renovated new central circulating library in the heart of Midtown, across from the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Grab a copy of the Treasure Map at the greeter desk, find the hidden treasures based on clues, and take a photo with the item to check it off your list! Once you complete the hunt, stop by an information desk for a free gift—while supplies last. [Attend]( Dive Deeper: Free Events, Audio Guides & More Delve into the Library's new major exhibition with an array of free programs, curator talks, and tours—plus, find more ways to explore the treasures preserved in the Library's famous collections. Discover the stories behind the many historic objects on display, from the original Declaration of Independence to James {NAME}'s papers and the real Winnie-the-Pooh. And don't miss our new free audio guide, available in English, Spanish, and with verbal descriptions. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Events [LIVE from NYPL]( LIVE from NYPL presents an exciting lineup of author talks, including conversations with New York Times bestselling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia about her new neo-noir novel, journalist Barrett Holmes Pitner on the erasure of culture in America, and historian Faith Hillis on the Russian Revolution. Plus, find a special program featuring New York authors who have won or been honored by the National Book Awards. [Velvet Was the Night: Silvia Moreno-Garcia with Gabino Iglesias]( Velvet Was the Night: Silvia Moreno-Garcia with Gabino Iglesias Tues, Oct 19 | 7 PM | Online [Attend]( [Birds of New York: Audubon in the City with Kevin Burgio, Jordan Rutter, Akilah Lewis, and Christian Cooper]( Treasures Birds of New York: Audubon in the City Wed, Oct 20 | 7 PM | Online [Attend]( [The Crime Without a Name: Barrett Holmes Pitner with Lewis R. Gordon]( The Crime Without a Name: Barrett Holmes Pitner with Lewis R. Gordon Thurs, Oct 21 | 7 PM | Online [Attend]( [Reading the City: Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Lisa Ko, Jacqueline Woodson, and Isaac Fitzgerald]( Reading the City: Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Lisa Ko, Jacqueline Woodson, and Isaac Fitzgerald Tues, Oct 26 | 7 PM | Online Presented in partnership with the National Book Foundation. [Attend]( [Fallen Idols: Alex von Tunzelmann with Paul M. Farber on Toppling Statues]( Fallen Idols: Alex von Tunzelmann with Paul M. Farber on Toppling Statues Wed, Oct 27 | 2 PM | Online [Attend]( [Utopia's Discontents: Faith Hillis with Mike Duncan]( Utopia's Discontents: Faith Hillis with Mike Duncan Wed, Nov 3 | 7 PM | Online [Attend]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More for Kids & Teens [Welcome Week Storytimes & More ]( Welcome Week Storytimes & More October 18–23 Head to a local library in the Bronx, Manhattan, or Staten Island for fun Welcome Week activities and events including a scavenger hunt, storytimes with our children’s librarians, and much more! Find events hosted by your nearest NYPL location and explore all of the programs and resources the Library has for kids. Plus, visit any of our branches during Welcome Week and get a free "welcome back pack" with school supplies—while they last! [Explore]( Crafts & Clubs for Teens Visit your local library to learn something new or bond over a favorite book! Teens can find art workshops, crafting sessions, and reading groups just for them. Complete DIY projects you can take home, watch movies, discuss popular anime and manga, get resume and job help, or just show up and find a quiet space to study. There's something for everyone at the Library. [Explore]( Middle Grade Reads to Usher in Fall]( Spooky Middle Grade Reads to Usher in Fall Fall is here and with that comes earlier sunsets, the changing of the leaves, chilly temperatures—and, of course, the start of spooky season. Grab something cozy and dive into these eerie tales to get in the Halloween spirit. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More Events & Resources [October Book Club Event: Matrix by Lauren Groff]( October Book Club Event: Matrix by Lauren Groff Wed, Oct 27 | 7 PM | Online Join WNYC and NYPL for a livestream conversation between Lauren Groff, author of our October book club selection, Matrix, and Get Lit with All of It host Alison Stewart. Tune in to hear Groff discuss her novel, which is a finalist for the National Book Award, and take audience questions. After a performance by a musical guest, Stewart will also announce our November book club selection! [Attend]( Skeleton Caricatures of Posada | Las meras meras calaveras de Posada]( The Skeleton Caricatures of Posada | Las meras meras calaveras de Posada Opens October 22 | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online José Guadalupe Posada, now recognized as one of the most influential artists in Mexican history, is best known for his calaveras—the skeleton caricatures that adorned the special broadsheets issued for Day of the Dead, celebrated each year on November 2. The Library’s Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, has one of the largest collections of original Posada prints outside of Mexico. Visit the Library on 42nd Street to see a special pop-up display of the Posada prints—plus, explore the expanded digital exhibition online. [Learn More]( City Artist Corps: Celebrating Art & NYC The Library is teaming up with City Artist Corps to bring a series of exciting cultural programs from local artists to a branch near you. Join us for film screenings, musical performances, and workshops featuring New York–based creatives, including the Albert Rivera Quintet, composer Danny Ursetti, performance and visual artist Zena Cheza Oriolla, director Laura Fielder, and more! [Attend]( New York StartUP! 2022 Business Plan Competition Orientation Sat, Oct 23 | 10:30 AM–12:15 PM | Online Do you dream of starting your own business? Learn how you can make that dream a reality with the 12th annual New York StartUP! Business Plan Competition. Entrants can use the comprehensive small business resources at the Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) to gain practical insights about starting and growing a company—then compete to win $15,000 to start their business. Attend the orientation session to get started. [Attend]( Media Literacy Week at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) October 25–29 As part of Media Literacy Week, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) is exploring the five components of media literacy—access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act—with a series of events that aim to inspire critical thinking while shining a spotlight on the Library’s array of free resources on this important topic. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- New & Noteworthy [15 Eerie and Unnerving Novels That Will Get Under Your Skin]( 15 Eerie and Unnerving Novels That Will Get Under Your Skin As Halloween approaches, get in the mood with these unexpectedly spooky titles that step outside the bounds of reality in ghostly ways. Check out these recommendations for folks who prefer eerie over horror for the perfect October read. [Learn More]( Dive Into the 2021 National Book Awards Finalists The short list for the National Book Awards, celebrating the year's best writing, has been revealed in five categories—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young adult literature. The winners in each category will be announced in November, but that's no reason to wait to dive into these outstanding reads. [Learn More]( Oi! Reading Recommendations for Ted Lasso & the AFC Richmond Crew Now that the AFC Richmond crew has entered the off-season and will be spending time away from Nelson Road, they'll have more time on their hands. Our expert librarians have picked out some books for each character that may hold the heaping spoonfuls of truth soup they need to work on themselves so they can come back strong next season. [Learn More]( Can't Get Enough of Succession? Check Out These Recommendations Whether it’s the ruthless putdowns, the corporate devilry, or the mega-yacht lifestyle you just can’t get enough of, the return of Succession to our screens is cause for celebration. Check out these recommended reads to fill the time between each devastating round of boar on the floor. [Learn More]( The Librarian Is In Podcast: Kazuo Ishiguro & Hiromi Goto In this episode of the Library's podcast, hosts Frank and Crystal discuss Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro's newest novel, Klara and the Sun, and Hiromi Goto's fantastical young adult novel Half World. [Listen]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Shop the Library, Support the Library [First Saturdays for Library Cardholders: Get 10% Off at the Library Shop!]( First Saturdays for Library Cardholders: Get 10% Off at the Library Shop! The Library Shop has great finds for bibliophiles and Library lovers, including apparel and accessories available only at NYPL that celebrate the Library's iconic architecture, our beloved lions, Patience and Fortitude, and the power of the written word. Every purchase supports the Library. On the first Saturday of every month, show your NYPL library card to receive 10% off all in-store purchases at the Library Shop. Join us on November 6, 2021, for the next discount day! [Learn More]( Become a Friend of the Library and Support New Yorkers The Library depends on donors like you to support our educational resources, job help, community outreach, and more. Join Friends of the Library to bring the Library’s free programs and resources to all New Yorkers, from homework help to tech training and more. Make a membership gift now and enjoy extended benefits through December 31, 2022. 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