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LitFilm Festival Returns

LitFilm - the popular festival about writers - returns with a FREE virtual series of films and documentaries about such diverse writers as Hanna Arendt, August Wilson and Truman Capote. LitFilm, now in its fourth year, is presented by the Brooklyn Public Library, Sept. 20-26, and includes live on-line introductions by renowned filmmakers.. The 2021 film festival includes … [Read more...] about LitFilm Festival Returns

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NYC Libraries Return to Full Service

Yet another sign that NYC is back in business - NYC libraries in all five boroughs re-open to full service today, July 6.  That means you can borrow books and CDs, use the FREE computers, and more, at all three NYC library systems, NYPL, Brooklyn Library and Queens Library. NYPL With Branches in Manhattan, Bronx  & Staten Island Beginning July 6, all … [Read more...] about NYC Libraries Return to Full Service

Where to Get a US Passport in NYC

International travel is opening again. If you have the travel itch and need a US Passport, or need to renew one, do it now, because it will take up to six weeks or more. Here's where to get a US Passport in NYC: Apply in person at the Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, which is an officially-designated passport application acceptance … [Read more...] about Where to Get a US Passport in NYC

Queens Public Library Expands In-Person Services

The Queens Public Library is expanding in-person services after more than a year of limited access. You  will be able to browse the shelves and use the library’s computers at 14 branches now, on a first-come first-serve basis, with additional branches coming on line by the end of the month. The QPL system joins the Brooklyn Public Library system with similar … [Read more...] about Queens Public Library Expands In-Person Services

NYC Free: Libraries Waive Fines on Overdue Books

Any overdue books, CDs and DVDs around the house? Reminder that kids and teens age 17 and under are getting amnesty from late fines at NYC's three FREE public library systems, the New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Library. Get a New Start at NYC Libraries is a special one-time amnesty that clears overdue fines charged on loans before Oct. 19, … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Libraries Waive Fines on Overdue Books

NYC Free: A Night of Philosophy and Ideas

When was the last time you pulled an all-nighter? A Night of Philosophy and Ideas is a 12-hour extravaganza of discussions on everything from social and environmental justice, feminism, banned books, photography and the media to genocide, with lively entertainment in between. And it's all FREE. The schedule is packed enough that there are as many as six programs at the … [Read more...] about NYC Free: A Night of Philosophy and Ideas

NYC Libraries Waive Fines on Overdue Books

Kids and teens age 17 and under are getting amnesty from the late fines on overdue books, CDs and DVDs, from NYC's three FREE public library systems, the New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Library. Get a New Start at NYC Libraries is a special one-time amnesty that clears overdue fines charged on loans before Oct. 19, 2017. You still have to … [Read more...] about NYC Libraries Waive Fines on Overdue Books