Behind the stone lions on Fifth Avenue, the New York Public Library’s imposing Fifth Avenue branch has added a new visitor center and an expanded gift shop and cafe. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Libraries and Librarians”
Serendipity, Timing and the Birth of a Horology Library
By Gotham Rex on December 9, 2022
The Horological Society of New York was shown a library space for rent. Then a collector offered his books. The result? A timekeeping treasure trove. Source: New York Times
Spider-Man Swoops Onto Public Library Cards
By Gotham Rex on October 4, 2022
150,000 limited-edition cards will feature the Marvel icon, in a move by the New York Public Library to draw in teenage readers. Source: New York Times
How the Brooklyn Library Helped Fight Book Bans in Oklahoma
By Gotham Rex on September 12, 2022
An Oklahoma teacher left her job after she told her students how to access the library’s banned books program. Source: New York Times
National Endowment for the Humanities Announces $31.5 Million in Grants
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2022
The third round of funding for the year will support 226 projects across the country. Source: New York Times
Manhattan’s New Green Space Was J.P. Morgan’s Side Yard
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2022
The Morgan Library & Museum celebrates the restoration of a McKim building and unveils a garden with classical sculptures from the financier’s collection. Source: New York Times
Why New York’s a Lonely Town, Especially Since Covid
By Gotham Rex on April 20, 2022
We are still learning what the effects of prolonged isolation could be in a city where a million people live alone. Source: New York Times
New York Public Library Ends Late Fees, and the Treasures Roll In
By Gotham Rex on March 31, 2022
The decision by the New York Public Library set off a wave of returns, accompanied by bashful notes of apology and gratitude. Source: New York Times
Is a Gas Tax Holiday on the Agenda in Albany?
By Gotham Rex on March 31, 2022
Giving drivers a break from gas taxes is good politics. But leaders debate whether it’s good policy. Source: New York Times
Museum of Natural History’s New Science Center Takes Shape
By Gotham Rex on March 28, 2022
On Monday, the museum unveiled the opening date of its Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation and shared details of what it will contain. Source: New York Times
The Parapsychology Foundation Fights for Its Future
By Gotham Rex on March 23, 2022
The Parapsychology Foundation — a four-generation matrilineal dynasty — fights for its future. Source: New York Times
National Endowment for the Humanities Announces $24.7 Million in New Grants
By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2022
The awards will support projects including Cherokee language translation, a digital map of jazz and hip-hop in Queens, and a study of the secret language of French butchers. Source: New York Times
Reading Around New York
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2021
Even amid the clamor of a city of millions, New Yorkers have always been able to escape into a good book. Source: New York Times
School Employees Get Their Shots
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2021
Among teachers, the vaccination rate has climbed to 96% following the imposition of a mandate in New York City schools. Source: New York Times
New York Public Library to Keep Picture Collection Browsable
By Gotham Rex on September 17, 2021
A plan to archive the resource, used by many artists, including Warhol, has been shelved. Source: New York Times