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NYPL Selects New York Native as New President

We are excited to report that the Library has selected Dr. Anthony W. Marx as its next President and CEO; he will assume his post in July 2011. Dr. Marx, a distinguished political scientist, currently serves as President of Amherst College. A native New Yorker, he attended P.S. 98 and the Bronx High School of Science, spending hours after school at his neighborhood Inwood Library.

"This is a simply wonderful outcome for the Library," said President Dr. Paul LeClerc. "What impresses me most about Anthony Marx is his passionate commitment to the fundamental purpose of The New York Public Library: to inspire learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen communities."

Find out more about Dr. Marx in our press release

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Anthony Marx in the News

Amherst President to Lead New York Public Library The New York Times

Amherst President Anthony Marx Will Resign to Head New York Public Library Bloomberg

Schomburg Center Acquires Maya Angelou Collection

NYPL's Schomburg Center made international headlines when it announced that it acquired a one-of-a-kind collection of personal papers and materials by the acclaimed poet, playwright, and best-selling author Dr. Maya Angelou, documenting some 40 years of her literary career. The collection comprises rare, never-before-seen personal and professional papers, yellow notepads and original draft pages, including correspondence with luminaries such as James Baldwin and Malcolm X.

Learn more about this valuable acquisition

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Watch a video of the press conference

Maya Angelou in the News

Schomburg Center in Harlem Acquires Maya Angelou Archive The New York Times

Interview: How Libraries Changed Maya Angelou's Life The Huffington Post

Don't Miss Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Now through February 27, 2011
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (Map & Directions)

"The sweep of the new exhibition . . . Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam . . . is stunning," reports The New York Times. Come for a visit, see for yourself, and explore the commonalities and differences among the three faiths through 200 of the most inspiring sacred texts from the Library’s collections.

Read more about the exhibition

Attend Three Faiths programs

Step inside the Scriptorium: Watch our videos

Visit the Online Exhibition

Our online exhibition is your source for all things Three Faiths. Browse highlights and images, watch videos, stay up to date on hundreds of events, read related blogs, and listen to voices from the Twitterverse.

Visit the special exhibition website

Three Faiths on Twitter: Follow #3faiths

Participate in Three Faiths

Get involved! Contribute to the Three Faiths experience with the Faith on the Street photography project. Participate by submitting pictures that document any faith practice, symbol, structure, or artifact that illustrates how faith is lived in your neighborhood, on the streets today -- here and now.

Find out how you can participate

Browse the Faith on the Street gallery

Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam is cosponsored by Stavros Niarchos Foundation and The Coexist Foundation

Watch the Recollection Photography Exhibition Videos
Now through January 2, 2011
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

If you haven't visited our current photography exhibition, Recollection: Thirty Years of Photography at The New York Public Library, curated by Stephen C. Pinson, we'd like you to watch a special preview. Listen to the softly percolating sound of "Soak It Up" from Houses' debut album, All Night, enjoy the stunning photographs, and rate the video you like best. The exhibition is open through January 2, and we're looking forward to your visit.

Watch the original Recollection video

Watch the alternate take

Visit the online exhibition and download "Soak It Up" for free

Get the album All Night

From our Blogs:
The Romance Novels of Eva Ibbotson

New York Times best-selling author Eva Ibbotson passed away recently at the age of 85. The English novelist is best known for such fantasy and adventure books for children as The Secret of Platform 13 and The Star of the Kazan. Librarian Anne Rouyer, however, discovered Ibbotson through her historical romance novels, which have been reissued over the past few years. Anne recommends reading them on a rainy day curled up with a cup of hot chocolate.

Read Anne's blog post to learn more about the novels

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Save the Date for Our Family Benefit: Patience and Fortitude's New York Adventure
January 23, 2011
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

A fun-filled afternoon for parents and children alike, the Family Benefit will transform the Library's historic Astor Hall into a wonderland inspired by children's books set in New York City. Imaginative crafts, animated readings with acclaimed authors, music, food, and cheer will bring the stories to life. All proceeds from the Family Benefit will support children's services and programs in the Library's 87 neighborhood branches.

For more information, please contact Isabel Yordan at 212.930.0548 or isabel_yordan@nypl.org

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NYPL Prints Make Great Gifts: Save 20%

Support the Library and give stunning framed or unframed prints from our Digital Gallery as gifts this holiday season. Select from hundreds of vintage New York City street views by acclaimed photographer Berenice Abbott and other masters of the camera. As a valued NYPL News subscriber, you get a special 20% discount on all images. Just click the Buy button above the image and enter the discount code ny20 during checkout.

Browse our Photography Collection in the Digital Gallery

Library Lions Photo Gallery

We had quite the turnout on November 1st at NYPL's Library Lions Gala, one of New York's most glamorous annual social events. This year's honorees included Malcolm Gladwell, Ethan Hawke, NYPL President Paul LeClerc, Steve Martin, and Zadie Smith, who joined many of the city’s top writers, artists, business and government leaders, and benefactors to celebrate and raise funds for the Library. NYPL News was there to capture the best moments of the event.

Take a look at the Library Lions photo gallery

Do You Know Tumblr?

NYPL joined thousands of bloggers on Tumblr, the micro-blogging platform. Follow us for quick takes on what's going on at the Library. Read news, watch videos, browse pictures, and share them with your friends.

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Select Programs in November

FDR, Eleanor, Lucy: A Great President, A Brilliant Political Marriage, A Tragic Love Affair
November 9, 2010
4:00 p.m.
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (Map & Directions)

Conversations from the Cullman Center:
Edward Albee and Will Eno
November 15, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam Exhibition:
The 411 on Faith: Communities in Dialogue
November 16, 2010
6:00 p.m.
Parkchester Library (Map & Directions)

Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, Islam Exhibition:
From the Scriptorium: The Art of Bookmaking
November 20, 2010
2:30 p.m.
New Dorp Library (Map & Directions)

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