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In 'Thistlefoot' by GennaRose Nethercott, estranged siblings inherit a sentient house on chicken legs from their ancestor Baba Yaga—and must outrun a sinister figure from the past carrying pogrom-era secrets and intergenerational trauma. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4tugCAD

The New York Public Library celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month throughout May with events and programs, recommended reading, research collection highlights, and a wide array of resources for all ages. Learn more: on.nypl.org/3QP48Gj

In 'The Family Chao' by Lan Samantha Chang, when the patriarch of a Chinese American restaurant family is murdered, his sons become suspects—a darkly comic reinvention of Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov' set in small-town Wisconsin. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4tCHVIZ

Thanks to @SpeakerMenin , Deputy Speaker and Libraries Chair @CMNantashaW , Finance Chair @LindaLeeforNYC and the @NYCCouncil for being our tireless champions and advocates for baselining libraries and ending the budget dance. We look forward to continuing to work together.

Patience and Fortitude were unveiled in May, 1911, just a few days before the Library was dedicated. Discover how the lions came to be, got their names, and have served as the guardians and symbols of the Library and the city for over a century. Learn more: on.nypl.org/4uJBMMm

In 'Babylonia' by Costanza Casati, orphaned Semiramis in the 800s BCE schemes her way out of a desolate life to the capital city of Assyria, where she rises to become the empire's first female ruler. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/48WM5Ei

Each year the Pulitzer Prize recognizes excellence in journalism, books, drama, and music. The literary awards include fiction, nonfiction, history, biography, memoir/autobiography, and poetry and make for an exciting array of excellent reads. Check out the winning books (and finalists) of 2026: on.nypl.org/4nxTv6X

In 'When No Thing Works: A Zen & Indigenous Perspective on Resilience, Shared Purpose & Leadership in the Timeplace of Collapse' by Norma Kawelokū Wong, a Zen and Native Hawaiian take on co-creating sustainable futures. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4cZQubV

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, mentors, and caregivers who shape our lives. 💐 Mary Cassatt is best known for her tender depictions of mothers and children, but her printmaking process was bold and experimental. The American artist continuously reworked copper plates, tested new techniques, and sometimes abandoned prints altogether in pursuit of the exact effect she wanted. Discover dozens of Cassatt's works in @nyplresearch's Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art. 🎨 All works by Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) 🎨 Mother's Kiss, 1891. Image ID:5023613 🎨 Maternal Caress, 1891. Image. ID: 5023616 🎨 Quietude, 1891. Image ID: 5023596

In 'Morningside Heights' by Joshua Henkin, when Pru's husband develops early-onset Alzheimer's, she must rebuild her life amid shifting roles, unexpected connection, and the quiet devastation of losing someone who is still present. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4todt5q

'I Never Promised You a Rose Garden' by Joanne Greenberg follows a schizophrenic teen struggling to make her way back to reality during three years of institutionalization. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4uGqR64

Trick question! At NYPL, there are no late fines, ever. This week, a copy of “Aviation, From the Ground Up” by G. B. Manly made its way back to the Library after last being checked out in 1932. While we always encourage returning books on time, there’s no shame in a late return. Drop off your overdue books, grab something new, and discover everything NYPL has to offer: nypl.org

In 'Haven' by Ani Katz, a summer retreat to an elite island enclave owned by a Big Tech company becomes a mother's worst nightmare in this gripping thriller. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4ttwVO1

Meet the new @CullmanNYPL Fellows!

'Permission to Come Home: Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans' by Jenny T. Wang offers a roadmap for Asian Americans to reclaim their mental health, set boundaries, and unlearn cultural silence around emotional wellbeing. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/3R5t9Np

This #NationalPhotographyMonth, explore NYPL's Picture Collection, where you can discover thousands of subject headings—from UFOs and witchcraft to animals as humans, textures, perfume ads, and more. Since 1915, the Picture Collection has been a go-to visual resource for artists, illustrators, designers, teachers, students, and researchers. With a library card, you can take home up to 60 images at a time, or you can use our free on-site scanners. Get started here: on.nypl.org/4wjBTjm

In 'The Gardeners' Club' by Marnie Riches, Gillian takes up gardening to soothe her anxiety and avoid the job she hates, but when a member of a rival gardening club is murdered, Gillian and the Bromley Botanists dig into the case. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/4ePYNIT

Cinco de Mayo is often misunderstood in America, but it has been celebrated by Mexican Americans long before it was commercialized. Learn more: on.nypl.org/3QPZlUZ

'Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle & the People's Team' by A.M. Gittlitz is a thrilling study of NYC that traces the electric and calamitous history of the New York Mets. #BookOfTheDay: on.nypl.org/3OWegfC

The New York Public Library celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month throughout May with events and programs, recommended reading, research collection highlights, and a wide array of resources for all ages. Learn more: on.nypl.org/3QP48Gj