NYPL’s fall events lineup announced—plus, go back to school with free supplies for kids and teens!

See Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah, Julio Torres, Cole Escola, Farah Jasmine Griffin, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Laurie Halse Anderson, and more at the Library—plus, find out if you qualify to have your student loans forgiven and get free resources to help you through the school year. [View in browser]( [Forward]( [Donate]( [NYPL Connect] Get SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app! [SimplyE on iOS]( [SimplyE on Android]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Back to School Season [Get Free School Supplies & Resources from NYPL]( Get Free School Supplies & Resources from NYPL As kids and teens across the city return to school this week, the Library is here for you! Visit one of our branches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island to pick up a free backpack and school supplies for kids and teens—available while stocks last. Plus, explore everything the Library offers students all year round. From storytimes and activities for young learners to paid opportunities for teens and free homework help with Brainfuse, there's something for everyone. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [Sign Up for a Library Card This School Year]( September Is Library Card Sign-Up Month: Get Yours Today! You're never too young for your first library card. Readers of all ages can sign up for a free library card anytime and get access to millions of books—now with no late fines!—plus research tools, e-books, audiobooks, educational videos, and magazines. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [Adult Education Classes at the Library]( Adult Education Classes at the Library NYPL offers a wide array of classes and resources across our branches for adults looking to build their skills—including at our flagship Pasculano Learning Center, located in the Library's recently renovated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL). Discover English-language and literacy learning, improve your computer skills with our TechConnect programs, get help and advice from our career services team, and explore state-of-the-art technology, including a new recording and creative studio. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- LIVE from NYPL: Fall Season [LIVE from NYPL logo against an orange background.] This fall, join LIVE from NYPL, the Library's premier cultural event series, for in-person and online programs highlighting the work of award-winning writers, celebrating diverse voices in literature, and championing free and open access to information. [Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah with Nadia Owusu]( Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah with Nadia Owusu Mon, Sept 12 | 6:30 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [WARHOLCAPOTE: Julio Torres, Cole Escola, Rob Roth & More]( WARHOLCAPOTE: Julio Torres, Cole Escola, Rob Roth & More Thurs, Sept 15 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Latinx Voices in Poetry: Rio Cortez, Darrel Alejandro Holnes, Gabriel Ojeda-Sagué & Melissa Lozada-Oliva]( Latinx Voices in Poetry: Rio Cortez, Darrel Alejandro Holnes, Gabriel Ojeda-Sagué & Melissa Lozada-Oliva Tues, Sept 20 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online Presented in partnership with Latinx in Publishing [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Restricted Access: An American History of Book Banning]( Restricted Access: An American History of Book Banning With André De Shields, Laurie Halse Anderson, Farah Jasmine Griffin, Whitney Strub, Amy Werbel & Ali Velshi Wed, Sept 21 | 6 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online Presented in partnership with PEN America [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More Events & Resources [September Book Club: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub]( September Book Club: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub Start reading Emma Straub's This Time Tomorrow now on our free e-reading app, SimplyE. The bestselling author will join us in person later in the month for our September book club discussion, presented in partnership with WNYC. Her new novel tells the story of a woman who finds herself unexpectedly transported back in time to her 16th birthday and confronted with the question: what would you change if you could? [SIMPLYE FOR IOS ᐳ]( [SIMPLYE FOR ANDROID ᐳ]( [Conversations from the Cullman Center | Time Shelter: Georgi Gospodinov with Valentina Izmirlieva]( Conversations from the Cullman Center | Time Shelter: Georgi Gospodinov with Valentina Izmirlieva Tonight! Wed, Sept 7 | 6 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online Award-winning Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov discusses his new novel, Time Shelter, which explores memory loss, time, and what happens when the past and present collide. Gospodinov researched and wrote the novel during his 2017–18 Fellowship at the Library’s Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. [ATTEND ᐳ]( Conversations from the Cullman Center | The Prophet of the Andes: Graciela Mochkofsky with Judith Thurman Tues, Sept 13 | 6 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online Join Graciela Mochkofsky and award-winning writer Judith Thurman to discuss Mochkofsky’s new book about the true story of a Peruvian carpenter who prompted a large growth in Latin American Jewish communities. She researched and wrote her book during her 2013–14 Fellowship at the Library’s Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Get Help from the Library (PSLF)]( You May Be Eligible to Have Your Student Loans Erased! Do you or someone you know have student debt? If you’re employed by a government or nonprofit organization, you may be one of 250,000 New Yorkers now eligible for student loan forgiveness! Check your eligibility now, tell your family and friends, and join us for free information sessions and helpful resources at the Library. Get started today—the window for Public Service Loan Forgiveness closes October 31, 2022. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Discover NYC with Culture Pass Culture Pass makes it easy and free to visit cultural sites around the five boroughs with your library card! Get passes to notable museums including the American Museum of Natural History, The Frick Collection, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, as well as tickets to concerts at the Kaufman Music Center. Plus, explore outdoor attractions including the New York Botanical Garden and Wave Hill. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [Treasures Update! Explore Rare Items from Our Collections]( Treasures Update! Explore Rare Items from Our Collections To ensure our treasures are well cared for, some of the items in the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures will be leaving the exhibition on September 25. Get your free timed tickets today to see objects including Malcolm X’s briefcase, a first edition of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and a draft cover of Jack Kerouac’s On the Road before they go—then come back to explore all-new items starting October 8! [RESERVE TICKETS ᐳ]( [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More for Kids & Teens [Calling All Teens: Get College & Career Advice at NYPL]( Calling All Teens: Get College & Career Advice at NYPL Applications are open now for NYPL’s Intensive College and Career Access Network (ICCAN). Whether you’re working on college applications or trying to figure out what career is best for you, the Library is here for you. Through ICCAN and our College and Career Pathways service, you and your family can access a wide array of useful college and career readiness programs and resources. Your future starts now! [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Storytime at NYPL Storytime with our children’s librarians is a beloved NYPL tradition that helps bring the joy of books to our youngest readers. Explore monolingual and bilingual storytimes and our free early literacy programs at your nearest NYPL location! [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [Read the Winning Entries in Our Summer Writing Contest!]( Read the Winning Entries in Our Summer Writing Contest! This year, for our annual summer writing contest, we asked young New Yorkers about the people who Make Waves in their lives. Read the winning entries now—written by kids from the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island! 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