Last Chance to See the Declaration of Independence at the New York Public Library
Today is your last chance to see the NYPL’s copy of the Declaration of Independence, handwritten by Thomas Jefferson, which rarely comes out of the archives!
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The NYPL’s New Bookmobile is a Moving, Portable Library
The New York Public Library’s Bookmobile launches today to provide mobile library service across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island in vans this summer.
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A Guide to NYC Pride 2019: 25 Events to Check Out This Month
2019 World Pride s going to be one of the biggest pride celebrations ever, with Stonewall 50. Here’s a guide to 25 events to check out this month in NYC!
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The Top 10 Secrets of the NYPL’s Main Branch at 42nd Street Bryant Park
From doors that lead to nowhere and miles of subterranean book stacks, check out the top 10 secrets of the New York Public Library’s main branch at Bryant Park!
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10 of NYC’s Oldest Libraries and Their Secret Histories
NYC libraries are renowned for their architecture and vast collections but which one came first? Take a look at 10 of the oldest in the city and their histories.
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Go Behind-the-Scenes for a Look Into the Collections of the New York Public Library
See rare items from famous writers like Emily Dickinson, Virginia Woolf, Jack Kerouac and more, on a special visit to the collections of the NYPL!
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The Top 20 Secrets of the NYC Subway
The NYC subway carries many secrets, like any extensive system that was built over time. Here are our 10 favorite hidden finds.
MoreGo Behind the Scenes Inside the New York Public Library with Untapped Cities Insiders
Untapped Cities is partnering with the New York Public Library to create an exciting new series of Insider events that will take you behind-the-scenes at the NYPL!
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NYPL Launches Limited Edition “Knowledge is Power” Library Card
How to get one of 70,000 limited edition New York Public Library cards with the words “Knowledge is Power” that were released today first come first serve.
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New York Public Library to Showcase Historical Treasures in New Permanent Exhibition
The New York Public Library will open a permanent “Treasures” exhibition at 42nd Street that will feature priceless items from its 46 million item collection.
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Climb the Clocktower of the Jefferson Market Library with Us!
The Jefferson Market Library will open up the clocktower for a 149 step climb just for Untapped Cities Insiders on a tour by branch manager Frank Collerius.
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NYC’s New York Public Library Unveils $317 Million Plan for Its Main Branch
On Wednesday, the New York Public Library’s board of trustees approved a $317 million plan for the renovation of its flagship Beaux-Art building on Fifth Ave.
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