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In 'A Promise Delivered: 10 American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation's Military Bases' by Ty Seidule and Connor Williams, Two historians detail the high-stakes fight to strip Confederate generals' names from military bases, replacing them with 10 American figures of extraordinary courage and sacrifice.

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Join us for an evening screening of "The Drug in Our Pocket" (2026), followed by a moderated panel conversation on how digital technology is shaping youth mental health.

Discover what families and schools can do together to reclaim their attention, agency, and time.

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In 'Devotions: Eight Stories' by Lucy Caldwell, Caldwell explores yearning for distant pasts and unknown futures. Transporting and profound, these are stories of love, grief, and the ways that lives can be haunted.

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More than 250 prints by contemporary artist Kiki Smith are now part of The New York Public Library’s collections.

The acquisition comes as an extraordinary gift from artist Seton Smith, Kiki Smith’s sister, and includes multi-print sets, portfolios, and artist books. Once processed, these works will be freely accessible to the public alongside other remarkable art in our research collections.

Learn more: https://t.co/PEpMK4US3Y

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In 'Fire Exit' by Morgan Talty, From the porch of his home on the edge of the Penobscot Reservation, Charles Lamosway secretly watches his biological daughter grow up, wrestling with family secrets, blood quantum rules, and regret.

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The marathon spirit doesn't have to end when the race is done!

Explore book recommendations that showcase how some runners break records, others break stereotypes, and many run simply to find mindfulness.

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In 'Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin' by Megan Rosenbloom, Blending rare-book history with scientific investigation, Rosenbloom uncovers the truth behind the macabre phenomenon of books bound in human skin.

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In 'We Were Forbidden' by Jacqueline Harpman, From the author of 'I Who Have Never Known Men,' these thought-provoking and psychologically rich stories examine freedom, identity, and the enduring human urge to defy limitations.

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Meal prepping? Get recipe inspiration from these ten cookbooks sharing Native American recipes and food traditions.

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In 'Songs My Mother Taught Me: Why the Artist Must Take Sides' by Saul Williams, Williams examines how the writers and artists he admires have responded to systemic violence and injustice to answer the question, "What radicalized you?"

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The New York Public Library is excited to partner with City Harvest as part of its annual Daily News Food Drive! From October 20 through January 17, our branches will serve as community drop-off sites to support New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity.

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In 'Monsters on the Couch: The Real Psychological Disorders Behind Your Favorite Horror Movies' by Jeanette Brian A. Sharpless, Psychologist Brian A. Sharpless explores the real-life mental health conditions—like Renfield’s and Cotard’s syndromes—that inspire famous movie monsters and horror tropes.

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Read books, serve looks, get spooky! 🎃📚

NYPL's annual Halloween costume parade was one to remember! From beloved literary figures to iconic authors, everyone brought their favorite reads to life in spooktacular style.

What book-inspired costume are you wearing this year?

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In 'Night Side of the River' by Jeanette Winterson, Winterson reimagines the ghost story for the 21st century, conjuring strange and unsettling encounters between the living and the dead with her signature wit and imagination.

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Weddings have played a unique role in theater history.

Explore notable moments where real-life theater weddings blurred the line between performance and reality—from real-life couples marrying during Shakespeare performances to historical onstage ceremonies.

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What happens when the tapes and films holding our history can no longer be played?

At @nypl Audio and Moving Image Preservation Lab @nypl_lpa archivists are bringing the past back to life - from historic UN Radio recordings to forgotten images.

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The scariest thing about Stephen King? Figuring out where to start. 👻

With more than 65 novels and 200 short stories to his name, there's a lot to choose from. But whether you're drawn to psychological thrillers, epic adventures, or classic horror, there's a Stephen King book for you.

Which of King's book is your favorite?

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Still looking for the perfect Halloween costume? Take a page from these readers. 📚🎃

The contestants at the NYPL's Halloween Happy Hour brought their favorite books to life with creative costumes!

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In 'Ghost Squad' by Claribel A. Ortega, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, accidentally awaken malicious spirits. They must join forces with Syd's witch grandmother and her tubby tabby to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse.

#BookOfTheDay: https://t.co/ZU21Y5rkla

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In 'Breathe In, Bleed Out' by Brian McAuley, Haunted by her fiancé’s mysterious death, Hannah joins a Joshua Tree retreat to heal. But her fresh start turns into a fight for survival when a killer begins brutally hunting the guests.

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