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Discover notable new books by authors of color for all ages, presented by our just-launched Center for Educators and Schools. [View in browser]( [Forward]( [Donate]( [NYPL Connect] Get SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app! [SimplyE on iOS]( [SimplyE on Android]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Coming Up: Featured Events [Tonight! Reading the Arabian Nights]( Tonight! Reading the Arabian Nights Thurs, Jan 20 | 7 PM | Online [Attend]( [Reframing the Constitution: John Kowal & Wilfred Codrington]( Treasures Reframing the Constitution: John Kowal & Wilfred Codrington Tues, Jan 25 | 7 PM | Online Co-presented by LIVE from NYPL and the Brennan Center for Justice. [Attend]( [Memory, Family & Survival]( Holocaust Remembrance Day: Memory, Family & Survival Thurs, Jan 27 | 1 PM | Online [Attend]( [Makers of Memories: Holocaust Remembrance & the Creative Process]( Makers of Memories: Holocaust Remembrance & the Creative Process Thu, Jan 27 | 6 PM | Online [Attend]( [January Book Club Discussion with Gary Shteyngart]( January Book Club Discussion with Gary Shteyngart Mon, Jan 31 | 7 PM | Online [Attend]( [An Abolitionist's Handbook: Patrisse Cullors]( An Abolitionist's Handbook: Patrisse Cullors Wed, Feb 2 | 7 PM | Online [Attend]( [Rita Dove & Glory Edim]( Rita Dove & Glory Edim Thurs, Feb 3 | 7 PM | Online [Attend]( --------------------------------------------------------------- In the Spotlight: Students & Educators [Vibrant Voices: New Books from Authors of Color]( Vibrant Voices: New Books from Authors of Color The New York Public Library is proud to release a new book list, "Vibrant Voices: New Books from Authors of Color," featuring notable new titles for kids, teens, and adults. Selected by the Library’s expert staff—and presented by the Library's new Center for Educators and Schools—the list celebrates and amplifies diverse authors, voices, and stories as a way to promote discussion and expand understanding. [Explore]( the Center for Educators & Schools]( Introducing the Center for Educators & Schools The Library’s newly created Center for Educators and Schools is devoted to connecting educators and students with NYPL’s essential free resources—from our world-renowned research collections to our neighborhood libraries and vast array of online tools and services. With the help of our expert education staff, educators of all grade-levels will find ready-to-use curricula, class visits, professional development workshops, school support and outreach—including the MyLibraryNYC program—and more. Find out about our offerings and sign up for updates! [Learn More]( Homework Tips from NYPL's Teen Reading Ambassadors]( Top Homework Tips from NYPL's Teen Reading Ambassadors Kids in grades K–6 can get help to succeed in school this year with these tips from our Teen Reading Ambassadors. Read on for smart and practical suggestions for figuring out math word problems, staying organized, and, of course, reading some great books. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- From the Collections [New Tickets Available! Discover the Library's Treasures]( New Tickets Available! Discover the Library's Treasures Free timed tickets in February are now available for the Library's new permanent exhibition, the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures. Explore some of the rarest and most important manuscripts, artworks, letters, and recordings in our renowned research collections. From one of the original copies of the Bill of Rights to a letter handwritten by James {NAME} and the real Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends, these objects bring vividly to life voices of the past. Reserve your free tickets today to discover the Library’s extraordinary treasures. [Reserve Tickets]( [Learn More]( Kuper's INterSECTS: Where Arthropods and Homo Sapiens Meet]( Peter Kuper's INterSECTS: Where Arthropods and Homo Sapiens Meet Now Open | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Explore larger-than-life illustrations by award-winning cartoonist and 2020–21 NYPL Cullman Center Fellow Peter Kuper in this immersive exhibition that traces the evolution of insects over 400 million years and narrates their intersection with humans. During his fellowship, which coincided with the first wave of the pandemic and the Library's temporary physical closure, Kuper frequently found himself alone in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and began imagining arthropods occupying this unexpectedly vacant environment. Those imaginings come to life in this exhibition, which highlights the contributions of entomologists and other naturalists represented in the Library’s vast collections. [Learn More]( 10 Years of Seeding Black Comic Futures]( Boundless: 10 Years of Seeding Black Comic Futures Now Open | Schomburg Center To mark the 10th anniversary of the Schomburg Center’s celebrated Black Comic Book Festival, discover a new in-person exhibition, Boundless: 10 Years of Seeding Black Comic Futures, which documents the evolution of the annual festival through photographs, memorabilia, creator highlights, comic book reading stations, and clips from past festival programs. Highlights from the Center’s collection of comic books and graphic novels, dating back to the golden age of comic books, will be on display to illuminate the long history of Black comics and sequential art creators, and the ongoing motivations to render humor, struggle, irony, and futurism steeped in a Black aesthetic. [Learn More]( No One Is Alone: The Letters of Stephen Sondheim]( Extended! No One Is Alone: The Letters of Stephen Sondheim Through February 12 | Library for the Performing Arts Join the Library as we honor the life and legacy of Stephen Sondheim and his profound impact on American musical theater. This pop-up display, now extended through Saturday, February 12, features an expanded selection of letters between Sondheim and his friends and colleagues, set dioramas, and other objects from the archives preserved at the Library for the Performing Arts. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More Events & Resources [New York StartUP! 2022 Business Plan Competition]( Don't Miss: New York StartUP! 2022 Business Plan Competition The New York Public Library is proud to announce the 12th annual New York StartUP! Business Plan Competition for New York–based startup entrepreneurs. Entrants can win $15,000 to start their business, as well as gain practical insights about starting and growing a business while using the comprehensive resources at NYPL’s Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL). Submit your application by January 31, 2022. [Learn More]( Project Code Info Sessions Do you want to learn to code but don’t know where to start? TechConnect’s 12-week front-end web development program, Project Code, will teach you how to create dynamic web pages using HTML and CSS. Info sessions are offered online through January—with dates to be added in February—and are required to enroll in the program. Register today! [Learn More]( Retirement A to Z Join The New York Public Library’s Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), in partnership with the Museum of American Finance, for an eight-part series on retirement planning. These programs are designed to introduce you to the many possible sources of retirement income and resources, including social security, Medicare, and pension options like 401(k)s, individual retirement accounts, and annuities, as well as the complex issues that may arise when planning for loved ones with wills and/or trusts. [Learn More]( Sign Up for the Office Readiness Series If you are looking to improve your skills for work, school, or your own business, join TechConnect’s 12-week program. Learn how to better utilize Microsoft software like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive. Graduates can become MOS-certified for free. Info sessions are offered through Monday, February 14, and are required to participate, so sign up today! [Learn More]( Available for Kids 5–11 at NYPL | Vacunas para personas de 5 a 11 años en la NYPL]( Vaccines Available for Kids 5–11 at NYPL | Vacunas para personas de 5 a 11 años en la NYPL Kids ages 5 to 11 can now get vaccinated at select NYPL branches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island on varying Saturdays in January and February. Find out where and when you can gain access to pediatric Pfizer vaccinations. La información sobre la disponibilidad de vacunas en la NYPL también se proporciona en español. [Learn More]( Speak Up About the Future of Our City: Fill Out This Survey Join the Library in shaping the future of our city alongside tens of thousands of fellow New Yorkers by filling out this citywide survey. Answer questions about what you think the new mayor should prioritize when it comes to our schools, housing, jobs, arts, and more. The survey is a part of NYC Speaks, a seven-month public engagement and government transformation effort to help inform the administration of Mayor Eric Adams. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- New & Noteworthy [Fiction and Nonfiction Reads To Support Mental Health in the New Year]( Fiction & Nonfiction Reads to Support Mental Health in the New Year During these challenging times, many people have experienced a drastic change in their mental health. The New York Public Library has an array of literature to support mental health and wellness for students, parents, and educators throughout the new year. [Learn More]( Reading Recommendations for Fans of Station Eleven The HBO adaptation of Emily St. John Mandel's Station Eleven—a novel set in a near-future, post-pandemic world beginning to rebuild itself—has just come to a close. If you were drawn into the Station Eleven universe and are looking to stay "on the wheel," here are some reading suggestions for similar tales of survival after civilization's collapse, and moving forward from loss and seismic change. [Learn More]( Suspense & Thriller Manga That Will Make Your Blood Run Cold Are you looking for heart-pounding, dread-inducing, thrilling tales of suspense and tension? Then you’re in the right place. Our expert librarians have gathered some of their favorite suspense and thriller manga just for you. [Learn More]( The Librarian Is In: Black Comics You Should Read The Librarian Is In is back with its first episode of the new year! Frank discusses The Twilight Zone by Nona Fernandez, which Crystal recommended in their last episode of 2021. Plus, Crystal highlights some comic books by Black authors she loves including Far Sector by N.K. Jemisin and Infinitum by Tim Fielder. [Listen]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Shop the Library, Support the Library [Stay Warm This Winter with Gifts from the Library Shop]( Stay Warm This Winter with the Library Shop Take a break from the cold with games, books, home decor, and more from the Library Shop. We're always adding unique finds that bibliophiles and library lovers will love. Check out our "Just In" collection for great designs and amusing gifts to feed your inspiration and intellect all winter long. [Shop]( Become a Friend of the Library in 2022 The Library is here for New York in the new year with the help of donors like you who support our educational resources, job support, community outreach, and more. 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