NYLI Closing for 4th of July
NYLI will close at 2pm on Thursday July 3rd and all day Friday July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will re-open on Monday, July 7th at 9 am.
Happy 4th of July!!!
NYLI will close at 2pm on Thursday July 3rd and all day Friday July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will re-open on Monday, July 7th at 9 am.
Happy 4th of July!!!
The term polymath is rarely used — as it seldom truly applies to an individual’s breadth of talent & abilities….. But polymath is the exact word for capturing the many talents of Arturo Schomburg…. Writer, Historian, Curator, & Activist….. … And let’s not forget librarian! To learn more about this remarkable individual — and to…
“Steamboat Willie” will be joining the original image of Batman and Wanda Gag’s Millions of Cats (considered America’s first picture book!) in the class of 2024 pop images entering into Public Domain… “Graduation” (aka Public Domain) Day is January 1, 2024… But, be careful…. it’s not ALL images of THE Mouse… or of the Bat…
But did you know that a nearly 200 year old failed amendment was eventually ratified in 1992? . Madison originally proposed 19 amendments which were consolidated and trimmed down to 12 by the Senate and sent to the states by President Washington in October 1789. Not enough states ratified the first two — but the…
You’re Invited: Open House at NYLI’s Newly Renovated Space Wednesday, March 25 from 4:30–7:00 PM We’re pleased to welcome you to an open house at our refreshed home at 120 Broadway, Suite 932 in FiDi. Join us on Wednesday, March 25 from 4:30–7:00 PM for a tour of the library. Enjoy wine and light bites while reconnecting with colleagues…
NYLI will be closed on Thursday, June 19th, 2025 in celebration of Juneteenth.
And finally, THE resource for celebrating Juneteenth — is Professor Gates’ definitive Encyclopedia — available as an eBook at NYLI…..