New York Public Library Will Permanently Cancel Late Fees: 'The Time is Now'
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, New York City has decided to permanently waive late fees and cancel existing fines for those with public library cards. ... “This announcement is another major step ...
Darien Library names new director
It is that dedication to and passion for public service that first attracted me to Darien Library, and it is that ethos that drew me back once again,” Parrott said. ... Prior to joining Darien Library, Parrott ...
New Darien Library director to promote diversity, inclusion
“We review about 12,000 to 14,000 books and materials every year,” said Parrott, will be moving to Norwalk with her husband Billy Parrott, an associate director at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library at ...
New York Public Library unveils renovation plan
VERENA DOBNIKAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Public Library is moving forward with a $300 million renovation of its landmark Fifth Avenue building that will more than double its public space and ...
Guests sample the suds at Darien Historical Society's 'BrewED'
Myers got the recipe from Washington's diaries in the New York Public Library. ... The Vallelys are based out of New Canaan but brew in Massachusetts. ... The recipe is George Washington's original recipe that ...
New York Public Library archive shows rare photos of U.S. immigrants on Ellis Island
These are a few of the Ellis Island images included in the New York Public Library's collection depicting immigrants filing through the Port of New York from 1902 to 1913.
New York Public Library archive shows rare photos of U.S. immigrants on Ellis Island
Chris Eudaily Chris Eudaily Immigrant Station, Ellis Island, with ferry docked at adjacent pier (1902 - 1913). German stowaway. Italian woman.
New York Public Library archive shows rare photos of U.S. immigrants on Ellis Island
Chris Eudaily Chris Eudaily Immigrant Station, Ellis Island, with ferry docked at adjacent pier (1902 - 1913). German stowaway. Italian woman.
Berry to retire as Darien Library director
Gray has been with the library for seven years, and among other tasks, was responsible for the planning and services incorporated into the new Darien Library which opened in January 2009. ... She graduated from ...
Honoring Louise Berry
She is retiring to her New Hampshire home. ... For Stevenson, it is the "feel" of the public library that stands out. ... She began her career at the New York Public Library and also served as head of adult services at the Westport Public Library.
From My Post Road Window / Nicholas Troilo
I knew exactly were I was going in New York for my meeting so if the train is on time, even a little late, I would have time to use the facilities at Grand Central Station, walk to Fifth Avenue and take the bus ...
Winter exhibits at Silvermine to feature new guild members, director's choice and modern printmaker
Born and raised in Germany, Hillmer came to New York where she felt she had the greater opportunity to accomplish her goals and interest in art. She studied art history and has a bachelor's degree from the State ...
Kerouac estate coup / Beat writer's archives sold to New York Public Library
Peter Fimrite, Chronicle Staff Writer The literary and personal archives of Jack Kerouac, the seminal figure in the Beat Generation of the 1950s and a San Francisco icon, have been sold to the New York Public ...
Middletown’s Russell Library looking to make big decisions to become ‘future ready’
It was shared during the Library Journal Design Institute conference at the New York Public Library on June 9. ... Russell Library staff, Board President Eamonn Wisneski and others were among those who traveled ...
10 winners announced for 'I Love My Librarian' award
10 winners announced for I Love My Librarian award The awards were established in 2008 and are sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, with support also coming from the New York Public Library. ...
Brunswick School weighs buying central Greenwich campus for Early Childhood Center, faculty housing
The application says the proposed new owner would seek to continue the tradition of allowing weddings at the old chapel on the campus, mostly for neighbors. ... The main architect of the campus was Theodore ...
Greenwich Library closes the book on overdue fines; patrons get clean slates to ‘increase access’ to collection
The New York Public Library has eliminated fines as have the public libraries in Boston, Chicago, Seattle and San Diego, along with hundreds of smaller systems across the country, Ormerod-Glynn said. ...
10 winners announced for 'I Love My Librarian' award
10 winners announced for I Love My Librarian award Yuliana Aceves of the Arlington Public Library and Arnulfo Talamantes of the Sul Ross Middle School in San Antonio will each receive $5,000, along with a $750 ...
Holiday gift crazes and fads of the past century
Holiday gift crazes and fads of the past century The holidays are coming, and just like every year before this one, there's sure to be a new gift craze or fad taking the country by storm. ... You can still visit ...
Stratford Library ends fines for overdue books
Szymanski said the library carefully examined the policy change, researching other examples from the New York Public Library and other small town libraries in the state. ... “They actually block patrons who ...