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Three vintage Valentines from the New York Public Library archives

We Love These Vintage Valentines from the New York Public Library

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Valentine’s Day is upon us—and how better to celebrate than with some vintage love postcards from the New York Public Library? NYPL’s Holiday Postcards collection includes countless archival gems, include some amazing turn-of-the-century Valentines. Some highlights are below; save your favorites to send to the loved ones in your life this February 14. “With love from […]

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Book covers: Deacon King Kong and Fathoms

“Deacon King Kong” and “Fathoms” Win 2021 Carnegie Medals

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Looking for great books to add to your to-read list? Each year, librarians and booksellers come together to award the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction—and the newly-announced 2021 honorees are not to be missed. Deacon King Kong by James McBride has won the 2021 medal for fiction. Set in 1960s Brooklyn, the

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Readers Share Their Most Cherished Library Memories

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We love hearing people’s favorite memories about using the library, so we’ve asked our readers and the American Library Association’s social media followers to share their experiences with us. Here are a few highlights: “My best memory of the library was when my twin boys found the nonfiction section. They were around three years old and

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Proceeds from this Retro Muppets Tee Support Libraries

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For more than 40 years, beloved actors, musicians, and fictional characters have championed literacy by starring in American Library Association (ALA) READ® posters. Thanks to a collaboration between ALA and Out of Print, you can now sport a t-shirt adorned with one of the first-ever READ® poster designs, featuring Muppets Kermit and Miss Piggy. The tee

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The Year’s Biggest Book Awards for Kids and Teens Are Here

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Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) and affiliated library organizations present the prestigious Youth Media Awards, a celebration of the very best content for children and young adults—all curated by expert librarians. This morning, ALA announced 2021 honors including the Newbery Medal, the Caldecott Medal, the Coretta Scott Book Award, and more. Check out

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Stephen Colbert is Confounded by this Library Potato Mystery

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A starchy enigma has been bedeviling staff at the Wayland Free Public Library in Massachusetts: over the past two weeks, potatoes have been inexplicably appearing on the library’s front lawn. This unexplained occurrence has managed to attract national attention, garnering a segment on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “This is the kind of news I hope to

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