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11 Must-See NYC Art Installations, August 2023
August brings some exciting new outdoor art installations for all New Yorkers. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop

Brooklyn Public Library Transforms for Jay-Z Exhibit “Book of HOV”
The Brooklyn Library already held the title of “most well-rounded collection of Brooklyn history in the world” and on Friday,

10 Secrets of Brooklyn Public Library, Celebrating its 125th Anniversary
For the past year, the Brooklyn Public Library has been celebrating its 125th anniversary, and we wanted in on the

10 of NYC’s Oldest Libraries and Their Forgotten Histories
New York City libraries are renowned for their elegant architecture, vast collections of classical and contemporary works, and quiet study

The Top 10 Art Deco Buildings in NYC
In between the World Wars, as New York’s middle-class population was burgeoning and the city was developing at a

Inside Lenapehoking, the First Lenape-Curated Exhibition in NYC
“Lenapehoking” is a new exhibition at the Greenpoint Library showcasing historic and contemporary Lenape masterworks. It is the first exhibition

MICRO’s Museum of Care at Brooklyn Public Library
The Museum of Care, MICRO‘s newest and tiniest museum dedicated to understanding the fundamental values of our healthcare system,

12 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in NYC 2021
On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln‘s Emancipation Proclamation was placed into effect, legally freeing all enslaved individuals in

Miska Draskoczy Uncovers Secrets of Gowanus Through Photography
Over the last ten years, Miska Draskoczy has documented the rapidly changing neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn. His photography book Gowanus

Outdoor Reading Rooms Delight at Brooklyn Public Library
The Brooklyn Public Library is welcoming visitors to enjoy the bliss and safety of reading outside by installing outdoor reading

10 of NYC’s Oldest Libraries and Their Secret Histories
Photo courtesy of The Morgan Library & Museum New York City libraries are renowned for their gorgeous architecture, vast collections

MICRO Museum: the World’s Smallest Museum Arrives at NYC’s Ronald McDonald House
As a thriving arts and cultural hub, New York City is known for its diverse collection of museums — from world