New Rochelle Public Library Foundation

Happy Pride Month! Check out events this weekend!

June is Pride Month, and on Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 am we're hosting a fabulous, fun-filled storytime with Drag Story Hour - Hudson Valley! Special guest Angel Elektra is back with books, songs and a craft that celebrates inclusion, diversity and individuality.

For children 3-12 years old and their families. Tickets are required to attend. One ticket per family. A child must be present to receive a ticket and to participate in the program. Tickets can be picked up from the Children’s Room the morning of the program. Space is limited. First come, first served.

What books tell the story of America?

Curated by NYPL librarians and staff, these 250 books are meant to spark conversation about the stories, voices, and ideas that have shaped our nation—with a special focus on New York stories and voices.

No single list can ever capture the full American story. Let us know in the comments: What book represents your American experience?

https://www.nypl.org/books-more/recommendations/reading-america/adults?fbclid=IwdGRjcASM9ApjbGNrBIz0BGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlYgarNKltieeuQ7P-_x_iKDsJKP_qb1fOBZtsBu6Wr-RLbDsOkhgNkxZuEk_aem_OSYUnlaqkDriy52N3n_qBQ

Reading America: Books for Adults To commemorate 250 years since the founding of the United States, The New York Public Library has compiled a list of 250 notable books for all ages that reflect on and illuminate the American experience from a variety of perspectives. Use your library card to access select e-book and audiobook....

A rare chance to see history up close. 📜

July 1–7, The New York Public Library is displaying one of the jewels of its collections: a copy of the Declaration of Independence, handwritten by Thomas Jefferson.

This copy contains significant differences from the text that was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776—including a lengthy condemnation of the slave trade that was omitted from the final version—and invites us to reflect on the ongoing work to realize the Declaration’s promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Free timed tickets will be released every Monday. Tap the link in the comments to sign up for email updates about tickets and to learn more about other festivities, including special performances, scavenger hunts, and more for the whole family.