Looking for something new to read this fall? The New York Public Library is giving cardholders instant access to 33 frequently banned and challenged books through October 10, 2026 — with no waiting lists. The special collection is available through…
If you didn’t know, September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, making it a good time to make sure everyone in the family has a New York Public Library card. NYPL is also celebrating with Library Open House Week, September 10–19,…
By now we’re sure you’ve seen Little Free Libraries all around the city. These neighborhood book-sharing boxes are exactly what they sound like: little libraries where you can take a book, leave a book, or simply stop by to see…
For many Bronx kids, the walk home from school includes one important stop: the neighborhood bodega. Whether it’s for a snack, a drink, or just to say hello, these corner stores have long been part of daily life. And for…
When we first shared the launch of Books x Bodegas, the goal was simple but powerful: bring free books directly into Bronx neighborhoods by placing community libraries inside local bodegas—making it easier for children and families to discover the joy…
This month, the New York Public Library is bringing back its World Literature & Arts Festival, a citywide celebration of storytelling, culture, and community. The festival runs from April 15 through April 30, 2026, and features events happening across NYC,…
The Bronx is Reading is hosting the 3rd Annual Bronx Independent Bookstore Day on Sunday, April 26, 2026, bringing together local bookstores for a day focused on books, literacy, and community. The event will take place at the historic Andrew…
Books x Bodegas is a community-driven initiative working to place free mini libraries inside local bodegas across the Bronx, making books more accessible to families right where they already are. Instead of expecting families to travel to libraries or bookstores,…
A Bronx author is celebrating the release of her second book, Salon Saturday. Following the success of her critically acclaimed book My Block Looks Like, Janelle Harper’s newest release celebrates Black hair, family traditions, and the importance of finding your…
The New York Public Library just announced that it has received a $10 million gift from The Gottesman Fund to expand its NYPL After School program—a free, drop-in initiative that helps kids with homework, reading, and enrichment activities right in…
If you’ve been thinking about joining a book club in the new year, the Bronx Museum will be reading Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and its urgent lessons for our own. The first meetup is on January 7 where there…
The New York Public Library and Marvel have teamed up to launch a special, limited-edition Spider-Man library card on October 11 to inspire new and existing patrons to explore a multitude of free books, resources, and programs at the Library, including Marvel graphic…
