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Make a date with the Library this Valentine's Day with an author talk on the modern romance novel and new reading lists—plus, find additional talks with Marlon James, Camonghne Felix, Laurie Anderson, Reginald Dwayne Betts, and more. [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 [Are You in the Mood for… NYPL's Best New Romance Books!]( Are You in the Mood for… NYPL's Best New Romance Books! Just in time for Valentine's Day, check out NYPL's list of 50 romance titles, handpicked by our expert staff, and fall in love with your next great read. Whether you're looking for Regency-era passion, contemporary LGBTQ+ love stories, or paranormal paramours, there's something for everyone on the list, ranging from mild to spicy to sizzling hot. [LEARN MORE >]( Spotlight On: Black Romance Books Explore romance novels by both new and established Black authors, some of whom can be found on our Best New Romance Books list. Whether you're looking for something sweet or something saucier, these stories—including contemporary romance, romcoms, and historical romances—are sure to seduce you. [LEARN MORE >]( [Valentine's Day Author Talk: Inventing the It Girl]( Valentine's Day Author Talk: Inventing the It Girl Tonight! Tues, Feb 14 | 6 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online Make a date with the Library to discover the story behind the modern romance novel and its connection to the life of celebrity author Elinor Glyn. Writer Hilary A. Hallett joins historian Alice Kessler-Harris to discuss Hallett's biography, Inventing the It Girl: How Elinor Glyn Created the Modern Romance and Conquered Early Hollywood, which traces Glyn’s sensational life. Hallett researched and wrote her book at the Library during her 2016–17 Cullman Center Fellowship. [ATTEND >]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Black History Month [Celebrate Black History with NYPL]( Celebrate Black History with NYPL This Black History Month, dive into a packed lineup of events, explore recommended reading, find storytimes for little ones, and more. The Library is celebrating Black history and culture with an array of programs, book recommendations, and resources—part of our year-round mission to advance knowledge and strengthen our communities. [LEARN MORE >]( Free Black History Month Film Screenings at the Library Throughout the month, the Library is hosting film screenings that illuminate important moments in Black history. Find a program at one of our branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Plus, get book recommendations to learn more about the stories that inspired these movies. [LEARN MORE >]( [Treasures at the Library: Black Progress & Representation]( Treasures at the Library: Black Progress & Representation The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures showcases some of the most extraordinary items from our research collections, including many from the Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Explore an array of items—from portraits of and writing about Sojourner Truth to a first edition of Nella Larsen's novel Passing—that feature Black creators and activists reclaiming and establishing space in various fields and illustrate evolving representations of Black identity around the world. Disponible en español. 有中文版本 [LEARN MORE >]( [GET THE APP >]( --------------------------------------------------------------- LIVE from NYPL: Season Highlights [Banner reads: LIVE from NYPL New Season] Join the Library's premier cultural event series, LIVE from NYPL, for a season of in-person programs at the iconic Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and the recently renovated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL). Dive into conversations that explore the depths of art, literature, and history with today's thinkers and luminaries, including Camonghne Felix, Reginald Dwayne Betts, Laurie Anderson, Jeremiah Moss, and more. [Dyscalculia: Camonghne Felix with Bunny Michael]( Dyscalculia: Camonghne Felix with Bunny Michael Wed, Feb 22 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Challenging Narratives About Stripping with Lizzie Borden]( Challenging Narratives About Stripping with Lizzie Borden Thurs, Feb 23 | 6:30 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [The Land We’re On: Living Lenapehoking]( The Land We're On: Living Lenapehoking Mon, Mar 6 | 6:30 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Reginald Dwayne Betts & Titus Kaphar: Redaction]( Reginald Dwayne Betts & Titus Kaphar: Redaction Wed, Mar 8 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Laurie Anderson, Walter Hood & Justin Garrett Moore: Ethics in Public Art]( Laurie Anderson, Walter Hood & Justin Garrett Moore: Ethics in Public Art Mon, Mar 13 | 6:30 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [The Patriarchs with Angela Saini]( Patriarchy Smasher: Angela Saini Tues, Mar 14 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Pandemic Diaries: Julie Golia, Jeremiah Moss & Camilo José Vergara]( Pandemic Diaries: Julie Golia, Jeremiah Moss & Camilo José Vergara Wed, Mar 15 | 7 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Meredith Broussard: Bias Is More than a Glitch]( Meredith Broussard: Bias Is More than a Glitch Mon, Mar 20 | 6:30 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More Events & Resources [February Book Club Event: Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James]( February Book Club Event: Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James Fri, Feb 24 | 6 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online Join award-winning author Marlon James and Get Lit with All of It host Alison Stewart for an in-person discussion of James's novel, Black Leopard, Red Wolf, presented in partnership with WNYC. James will take audience questions about his book, which draws on African history and mythology and follows a mercenary hired to find a mysterious child. [ATTEND ᐳ]( Homestead: Melinda Moustakis with Danielle Evans Tues, Feb 28 | 6 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online National Book Foundation honoree Melinda Moustakis discusses Homestead, her novel about the turbulent marriage of two homesteaders in 1950s Alaska. Moustakis wrote Homestead during her 2017–18 Rona Jaffe Foundation Fellowship at the Library's Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. She will discuss the book with fiction writer Danielle Evans. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [New Yorkers! Last Chance to Update Your Party Affiliation ]( New Yorkers! Last Chance to Update Your Party Affiliation Today, February 14, is the last day voters in New York State can confirm or change their party affiliation in person or by mail ahead of the primary election on June 27, 2023. Make sure you review your information today—the deadline to update your information online has already passed. Selecting your party affiliation now determines which candidates you'll be able to vote for during the primary. Stay informed throughout election season with the Library! [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Free Tax Help at the Library The Library offers free help as you prepare and file your taxes! NYPL branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island are hosting experts from Ariva, AARP, Food Bank, and Single Stop. See if you qualify for help from tax assistance providers and learn more about local tax assistance programs. Preparación de impuestos en español. 提供中文备税服务. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Regístrese para recibir NYPL en Español Descubra los servicios, programas, recursos, libros gratis y más que la Biblioteca ofrece en español para todas las edades. Spanish-language speakers can sign up for NYPL en Español to discover all the Library has to offer, including services, programs, books, and more! [Suscríbase ᐳ]( [Exhibition Closing Soon: Fortune and Folly in 1720]( Exhibition Closing Soon: Fortune and Folly in 1720 Through February 19, 2023 | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building There are just a few more days left to visit our exhibition about the world's first bubble economy. In 1720, everyday citizens converged on the banking streets of Paris, London, and Amsterdam to speculate in New World trading companies and other maritime ventures. By the end of the year, an unprecedented bull market would culminate in the world's first international financial crash. Explore caricatures, prints, and other works that tell the story of the Mississippi and South Sea Bubbles in this new exhibition, which draws on our collections to lift the curtain on the actions of bankers and statesmen of the period. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( How to Behave… in a Library! New York Magazine recently shared its "modern etiquette guide" with rules to live by for everything from tipping to hosting a party to splitting a restaurant tab—and all the other social situations we navigate, often clumsily. While the internet was busy (hotly!) debating the finer points of the guide, NYPL decided to put our own good-humored literary spin on the rules with guidance on how to behave in a library and how to act around books. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- For Kids & Teens [Midwinter Break Activities for Kids & Teens at NYPL]( Midwinter Break Activities for Kids & Teens at NYPL Join us at branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island for a wide range of free programs and events for all ages this midwinter break. Plus, borrow books—with no late fines! [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Get Free Homework Help with Your Library Card Get free online homework help from one-on-one tutors, daily from 2 PM to 11 PM. Available in English and Spanish, from early elementary through high-school grades, in core subject areas, Brainfuse also offers helpful, fun videos and other resources anytime. Disponible en español. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [Picture Books About Black Family Joy—and Mealtimes!]( Picture Books About Black Family Joy—and Mealtimes! At NYPL, we celebrate Black history throughout February—and all year round. Check out these picture books for younger readers that describe culinary traditions, Black history, and family life. There are even a few recipes to try out! [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Shop the Library, Support the Library [Black History Month at the Library Shop]( Black History Month at the Library Shop Celebrate Black History Month with illuminating books and inspiring accessories commemorating Black activists, authors, artists, and more. Plus, check out the Schomburg Shop to discover more and support the Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. [SHOP ᐳ]( Donate to the Library ​​The New York Public Library serves readers of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs. 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