125th Street Branch Library, The New York Public Library (NYPL)

As of September 8, 50 NYPL locations are now open for grab-and-go service! Patrons must request materials in advance, and are required to wear a mask and keep s...ix feet apart during pickup. Learn more about how to manage your requests and what to expect during your visit: https://on.nypl.org/grabandgo-fb See more

Discover these resources that explore the history and future of Black women in US politics.

Today is #WorldReadAloudDay! When we make reading fun it sets young people up for a lifetime as readers. Here are ten tips to make your storytime a little more joyful!

Are you ready for a story? Listen to Story Line, our new dial-a-story service, on your preferred podcast app or by calling 917-ASK-NYPL.

The February pick for our #GetLitWithAllOfIt Book Club with WNYC and All Of It With Alison Stewart is ‘Black Buck’ by Mateo Askaripour! Tune in on Thursday, Feb 25 at 7 PM for a conversation with the author & host Alison Stewart. Get your copy on SimplyE now!

Due to expected inclement weather, all NYPL grab-and-go locations will be closed on Monday, February 1. We apologize for any inconvenience.

NYPL is here to celebrate Black voices and storiesthis month and all year long. Explore #BlackHistoryMonth book lists, events, digital resources, and more! http://on.nypl.org/BlackHistoryMonth

Our location is one of 50 @nypl locations open for grab-and-go service. Patrons must request materials in advance and are required to wear a mask and keep six feet apart during pickup. Learn more: https://www.nypl.org/grabandgo

The November pick for our #GetLitWithAllOfIt book club with WNYCis ‘The Night Watchman’ by Louise Erdrich! Tune in on Wednesday, December 2 at 7 PM for a conversation with Erdrich & host All Of It With Alison Stewart Get your copy on SimplyE now. https://on.nypl.org/3iAjCHa

Our 2020 Election Reading List covers everything you need to know ahead of Nov 3. #election2020

These classical compositions with haunt you with vivid memories and spooky speculations.

Find plenty of ghosts, witches, vampires, and demons in these haunting middle-grade/YA crossover titles!

It is #AceWeek! These books feature characters who are ace or on the asexual spectrum. Find your next read!

Have you voted yet? Early voting in New York is available now until Nov 1! Find your polling site and make sure you have a plan to vote.

We love your Halloween-at-home spirit! Here’s a sneak peek at some of the crafty book looks for our virtual Halloween parade. Have you put together your #NYPLHalloween costume yet? Learn more: http://on.nypl.org/Halloween-FB

Tune in tonight at 7 PM for a live stream of #GetLitWithAllOfIt, our virtual book club with WNYC. Tonight Raven Leilani joins All Of It With Alison Stewart to discuss ‘Luster,’ with a musical performance by Jensen McRae.

Our Little Learners videos encourage children to play games, sing songs, hear stories, and dance. Watch out for five new videos every week! This week’s videos include Rocknlolokids, Urdu Mom, Urban Stages Outreach, I'M Bilingual, and Turtle Dance Music, LLC.