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  19th June

  Women Who Soar! This week is the anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s first trans-atlantic flight and Sally Ride’s first voyage into space. Celebrate these heroines—and others—with this great book list for kids. http://on.nypl.org/GEqWha 

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  18th June

  cabbit on Flickr

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  17th June

  “The library will help me make a difference in this world.” — Leah B., patron. Help make a difference, support NYC libraries. Sign a letter today: www.nypl.org/speakout

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  17th June

  Temperatures maybe hot outside but it’s cool in here. Stop in the Dongan Hills Library and grab a book to escape the heat. Just ask this robot here.

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  15th June

  Likes | Tumblr on We Heart It. http://weheartit.com/entry/64773841/via/sayyoudontheartit

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  14th June

  It’s Not Enough! on We Heart It. http://weheartit.com/entry/64673309/via/blacklillium

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  14th June

  1 out of 4 patrons has no alternative to services the Library offers. No place does more for more New Yorkers! Stop the cuts to NYC libraries—sign a letter of support:

  www.nypl.org/speakout

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  13th June
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• 12th June

  At long last the new Stapleton Library is open and ready to serve the community!

  Check out the photos from yesterday events highlighting the return of the Stapleton Library to the community. Among its newest members is this orphaned Teddy bear found outside the building several months ago. The bear still needs a name. Any suggestions?

  For more information about the hours, location of this library and other libraries in your neighborhood click here→ http://on.nypl.org/V3YPOk  

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  10th June

  Happy Birthday to Maurice Sendak!

  The author and illustrator of the wildly popular children’s book, WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, was born on June 10, 1928. In honor of his birthday, what are your favorite children’s titles?

  http://on.nypl.org/1904b2s

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