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Children wearing typical dresses for Ecuadorian National Day. Corona Plaza, Queens NY, 2021. Photo by Camilo J. Vergara

National Hispanic Heritage Month

U.S. cultural institutions pay tribute to generations of Hispanic Americans who have enriched our nation.

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and educator Magda Giannikou ofo Banda Magda posed in an artistic setting of flowers, shadow and light

Concerts from the Library

Return to the Library as our music season continues -- check out our offerings of great performances & more.

A colorful collage of dancers, illustrating the "Live at the Library" program

Thursday Night Fun & Programs

"Live at the Library" features evening engagement in a gorgeous setting.

Image of a talking book machine in use, with a hand touching the controls

Services for the Blind and Print Disabled

Eligible patrons receive free Braille & talking books from our NLS.

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Free to Use and Reuse: Kitchens & Baths

Where do you like to cook or wash? This set covers many different settings for these daily activities from the 1500s through the present day. The pictures are from the Prints & Photographs Division collections unless otherwise noted.

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