How Awardees Can Address Urgent Needs Caused by COVID-19

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Our temporary closure may have suspended storytimes and other programs in our branches for now, but there are still lots of ways for readers of all ages to engage with the Library online. 

For adult readers, we're pleased to announce a new virtual book club in partnership with...

It is hard to know where to begin. Your response to our recent mailing, requesting support for our “Match the Maritime Heritage Grant,” has been outstanding. In my twenty-two years here, I have never seen such a wealth of donations. There is no way we can adequately express our thanks to you,...

This article originally appeared on the WAMC website.

The coronavirus pandemic has altered the world. And it’s upended how many people go about their daily lives. One organization in New York’s Capital Region wants to collect and preserve the stories of how ordinary people are living...

This article originally appeared on the Gotham Center for New York City History website.

The Gotham Center is pleased to announce the first winners of its new fellowship program, “Writing the History of Greater New York,”  established with generous support by the Robert David Lion...

This article originally appeared on the Seward House Museum website.

In compliance with New York State’s most recent social distancing guidelines, the staff of the Seward House Museum are now exclusively working remotely. What that means:

1. See below for this Thursday’s Live...

This article originally appeared on the New-York Historical Society

New-York Historical educators conduct classes in real-time on Zoom, a web-based video conferencing tool that allows students and educators to interact online. Lessons are content-based and inquiry-driven,...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented crisis in our local communities, country, and world. In response to concerns from the history community, AASLH has developed a new webinar series—AASLH conversations—to help practitioners and institutions discuss how to respond to the current...