To celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of writer, activist, public intellectual, and beloved library patron James Baldwin.
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Yeah, The New York Public Library And Online Tutoring Service Brainfuse To Provide Free 24-7 Virtual Job Resources
The New York Public Library is partnering with the online tutoring service Brainfuse to offer all New York area job seekers access to Brainfuse JobNow.Continue reading
The New York Public Library Unveils Best Books Of 2021 List From Harlem To Hollis
The New York Public Library from Harlem to Hollis has unveiled our Best Books of 2021 list. Continue reading
Hip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooray, NY Public Library Eliminates Late Fines And More During “Welcome Week”
New York City’s three public library systems from Harlem to Hollis will no longer charge late fines on books and other circulating materials.Continue reading
NYPL Offering New Back To School Existing And Virtual Programs From Harlem To Hollis
On Monday, September 20, 2021, the New York Public Library launched a suite of new in-person educational programs designed to support New York City students and their families this fall.
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Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat Announces Nearly $2 Million Funding To UMEZ
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat announced a combined $2.48 million to the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone - UMEZ ($1.826 million).Continue reading
Community Board 11 Economic Development & Culture Committee Meeting In Harlem
In order to attend this Community Board 11 meeting, please register in advance for this webinar.Continue reading
A’Lelia Walker’s Legendary Dark Tower In Harlem 1885-1931 (Photographs)
This was A’Lelia Walker’s, back in the day from 1885-1931, it was a home and famous salon, “The Dark Tower,” which she hosted for writers, musicians, artists at 108 West 136th Street in Harlem during the 1920s.Continue reading
Has The Population Of Pigeons In New York City Been On The Rise?
By Bretton Love
Pigeons and New York City are practically synonymous. Continue reading
Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture In Harlem Names Joy Bivins As Head Of Collections
The New York Public Library Introduces Free Online Tutoring For Students
The New York Public Library is pleased to offer online tutoring to provide families with homework help, enrichment activities, and remote learning support through our partnership with Brainfuse.Continue reading
New $4.8M New York Public Library Branch Opens In Partnership With NYCHA In Harlem
The New York Public Library's new Macombs Bridge branch opened Thursday in Harlem following a $4.8 million project yielding a library that is five times the size of the branch it's replacing.Continue reading
Life Is Local Join The Local Voices Network Community Conversation In Harlem
What are your hopes and concerns for your community? What are the most important issues in your community right now?Continue reading
Car Company Provides Free Lyfts To Cooling Centers During Heat Wave
From Harlem to Hollis, Lyft is providing free rides to select cooling centers across the five boroughs to help those in need during this extreme heatwave. Continue reading
Development Permits Filed For Affordable Housing Building In Inwood
Permits have been filed for a 14-story affordable housing building at 4784 Broadway in Inwood, New York (north of Harlem) reports New York Yimby. Continue reading