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Bronx readers’ favorites: NYPL reveals 2024’s Top 10 most checked-out books

By Emily Swanson

Baychester

Bronx Bound Books aims to continue trend of literary resurgence in the borough

By Steven Goodstein

Former and past presidents of FIAME hold two of Gianluca Rottura's books. In this photo is Rosa Leoncini, president of FIAME, Anthony Lentini, past president of FIAME, and Rosemary Mercora, past president of FIAME.

Books

Annual Book Talk features two books by New York author Gianluca Rottura

By Bronx Times

South Bronx middle school gives out books by authors of color

By Jason Cohen

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Nonprofit builds home libraries for low-income families during COVID-19

By Jason Cohen

NYPL Celebrates Young Readers At Yankee Stadium|NYPL Celebrates Young Readers At Yankee Stadium

Yankees

NYPL Celebrates Young Readers At Yankee Stadium

By Robert Wirsing

Historic Poe Cottage to receive $450K structural upgrades|Historic Poe Cottage to receive $450K structural upgrades

Historic Poe Cottage to receive $450K structural upgrades

By Robert Wirsing

Retired performer expresses her creativity in romantic thriller

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Retired performer expresses her creativity in romantic thriller

By Robert Wirsing

Fernandez Attends Strivehigher Storytime Event

Books

Fernandez Attends Strivehigher Storytime Event

By Robert Wirsing

Morris Park Library Hosts Cowboy President Book Event

Books

Morris Park Library Hosts Cowboy President Book Event

By Robert Wirsing

Van Cortlandt Library’s Grand Reopening

Books

Van Cortlandt Library’s Grand Reopening

By Robert Wirsing

Salamanca, Urban Health Plan Promote Childhood Literacy

Books

Salamanca, Urban Health Plan Promote Childhood Literacy

By Robert Wirsing

Castle Hill Library Honored for 56 Years of Service|Castle Hill Library Honored for 56 Years of Service|Castle Hill Library Honored for 56 Years of Service

Castle Hill Library Honored for 56 Years of Service

By Robert Wirsing

Pel Pkwy writer teams with NYPL for free ‘spoken’ workshops|Pel Pkwy writer teams with NYPL for free ‘spoken’ workshops

Pel Pkwy writer teams with NYPL for free ‘spoken’ workshops

By Alex Mitchell

The Bronxer returns from hiatus; big things are yet to come|The Bronxer returns from hiatus; big things are yet to come

News

The Bronxer returns from hiatus; big things are yet to come

By Alex Mitchell

Author pens futuristic Bronx sci-fi action novel|Author pens futuristic Bronx sci-fi action novel

Books

Author pens futuristic Bronx sci-fi action novel

By Robert Wirsing

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Lace Up! Where to Go Ice Skating in Westchester

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Lang Lang International Music Foundation hosts concert showcasing young talent

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Schneps Podcasts

Dan Rattiner speaks with Rue Matthiessen, an East End–based writer – Episode 258

U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a dinner with the leaders of the C5+1Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 6, 2025.

Trump administration bars employees from recognizing World AIDS Day