World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice

In 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared February 20th as the World Day for Social Justice. Below, we have gathered a book and watch list to you check out on a wide array of important topics.  Please check out this year’s theme on the UN...
All You Need is LOVE

All You Need is LOVE

Love is in the air! We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with some of the best romantic books and movies featuring some of the best fictional couples. Did one of your favorites make our list? Books Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Mixmatched  by Anne Camlin It...
World Choral Day

World Choral Day

On the Second Sunday of December, choral music fans gather to celebrate World Choral Day. This year it falls on December. This post is filled with modern and classic choral pieces for you to enjoy! We also included some composers to check out as well. Happy Singing!...
Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

From all of us to you, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Here are some of our choices for holidays books and movies for you to enjoy!  Books A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley In a...

The 81st St Library will close early at 3PM on Thursday 12/4 in preparation for the town Winterfest.

THE MAIN LIBRARY IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION. OUR TEMPORARY UPTOWN LOCATION IS LOCATED AT 510 81ST STREET.