Looking for something fun and engaging? Our library has a ton happening – many events are open to the public! @UESPatch @ALALibrary @MuseumsCouncil #oldestNYClibrary #librarylife #nyclibrary

Thank you to New Relic Theatre for choosing us to bring #LordByron’s Manfred to life on stage last night! A huge shoutout to @playbill for the wonderful article. Stay tuned—more exciting events are on the way! 📚 #theatre #oldestNYClibrary #librarylife

Join Lily Tuck for a profound #booktalk on #TheRestisMemory, which intertwines the haunting story of a young girl’s journey to #Auschwitz with intricate layers of memory and truth. In conversation with Patricia Volk. Wed, 1/14 @ 6 PM (Hybrid) @wwnorton

Kicking off our 2025 season with "Portrait of the Art Dealer as a Young Man" — a hybrid #booktalk that explores the vibrant art scene of 1960s New York. Mark your calendars for Thurs, 1/09 @ 6 PM EST - REGISTER BELOW 👇@penguinrandom #oldestNYClibrary

Last chance to experience #ABeliefinBooksThe270thAnniversaryExhibition—on view until tomorrow, December 31st! 📚✨ Don't miss out and stay tuned for our next exciting #exhibition coming soon! #oldestNYClibrary #booksandpeople @humanitiesny

Heads up! The Library will close at 5 PM on 12/24 and be closed 12/25 & 12/26. Otherwise, we're open as usual! Visit us for books, spaces, and our current exhibition, 'A Belief in Books,' open until New Year's Eve. #oldestNYClibrary #holidayclosinghours #librarylife

Explore our curated list of top 2024 books for kids for the perfect book for young readers (all ages). 📚 📖"Something, Someday" words by @TheAmandaGorman; pictures by @theartoffunnews More here 👉 #holidayseason #ReadersCommunity #oldestNYClibrary

Curious about what our staffers are/were reading in 2024? 📚👀 Check out our latest blog post for their #staffpicks and #BookReviews! #2024Reads #oldestNYClibrary #ReadersCommunity

We believe in celebrating our #memberwriters! Congratulations to those published in 2024 — you inspire us! 📖"My Fairy God Somebody" by @CharleneAWrites | @HarperCollins More 2024 📚 here 👉 #writerscommunity #oldestNYClibrary

A new month means #NEWBOOKS! Many of our newly acquired #libraryreads are in our Lobby and others are in the stack. Find your next read here or ask the desk! 📖"A Poetry Handbook" by Mary Oliver | @HarperCollins

There are still exciting events left this season! 🎉 Don't miss out—bookmark our events page or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. 📅👇 #oldestNYClibrary #librarylife

Did you know: November's new arrivals are here! 📚 From thought-provoking non-fiction to captivating fiction, explore our latest collection. 📖"The Mighty Red: A Novel" by Louise Erdrich | @HarperCollins #NewBooks #MonthlyReads

Join us for a free hybrid #booktalk with Dr. Julius Garvey as he reflects on his father, #MarcusGarvey—an influential #CivilRights leader of the early 20th century. In conversation with @DianeRichards_ Wed, 11/20 @ 6 PM EST | #Booksale by @SistersUptown

Exciting events ahead at the library! From a special #performance celebrating our ongoing legacy to a thought-provoking #booktalk on #MarcusGarvey. Don't miss out—check out what's coming up! #oldestNYClibrary #events #libraries

Join an anticipated hybrid panel this Thurs (11/14) @ 6 PM EDT , co-hosted by @NYSinC, where five top mystery writers plus moderator @SJRozan show how THRILLING the Empire State can be. Free | open to all @EdgarAwards

Our legacy is 270 years of books and people! 📚 Visit our #exhibition to discover the rich and complex history of the #oldestNYClibrary—where every corner has a tale to tell! #ABeliefinBooksThe270thAnniversaryExhibition

Join us for a special performance celebrating the library's #270thAnniversary! 🎭📚 Free & open to all—mark your calendars for Sun, Nov 17 @ 2 PM EDT @GothamCenter @NYHistory #NYClibrary #LiterarySalon #oldestNYClibrary

In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, let’s honor the voices of #Indigenouswriters - TOGETHER with #bookrecommendations. This is an ongoing list with our friends at @folioseattle. 📖: "Poet Warrior: A Memoir" by @JoyHarjo | @wwnorton

Join us for a spooky afternoon TODAY (10/31) for trick-or-treating at 3:30 PM. All are welcome for our annual festive fun! Our friend Panda Witch may return...come on by for TREATS (and tricks, maybe). #Halloween #TrickOrTreat2024 #oldestNYClibrary

Exciting events are coming up at the #oldestNYClibrary, many are open to the public! This week, don’t miss #UptownatNight, a humorous performance with selected readers. Join us 🗓️ on Wed (10/30) @ 6 PM EDT. #librarylife