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Regrets? I’ve had a few: Book Club discusses The Midnight Library @ NYLI

The LLAGNY Book Club met in early March to discuss Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library, a book that takes up questions of regrets and the big “what ifs” of life….

Check out my full review here….

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…and the Winner is…Best Films featuring Librarians

While the Academy rolls out its red carpet for its 94th Oscar Awards night, fans may reminisce about their favorite award moment; Sally Field’s gushing “you really like me speech”, David Niven’s urbane reaction to a streaker, and really any awards night hosted by Billy Crystal…But while the Academy has added categories over the […]

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NYLI’s Lucy Curci-Gonzalez moderates LegalWeek Program

LegalWeek, the annual legal industry tech show, returned to its New York City home at the Hilton Midtown in early March to everyone’s delight. After pandemic delays, participants were glad to attend programs in person and have a chance to both network and socialize with colleagues.

The meeting kicked off Tuesday with three […]

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Did you Know? NYLI’s Women In History Month…Test Your Knowledge!

You probably know that the 19th Amendment (1920) granted American Women the right to vote….But did you know that Wyoming territory passed full voting rights to women in 1869?

Join NYLI & gain access to state & federal materials through LLMC.

And while Wyoming was in the forefront of women’s suffrage, did you know that 21 […]

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Women’s History Month — Celebrate the Women Who Built The New York Public Library

March is Women’s History Month , and we highly recommend reading Women Who Built NYPL. Celebrate the women who made The New York Public Library the treasure it is today through their dedication, innovation and advocacy….

Betty L. Corwin preserved live theatre by creating NYPL’s Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. […]

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Marching Forward ! NYLI now has additional 50 State materials

In like a lion… The New York Law Institute is expanding its holdings & now offering members additional state materials… including…

Session Laws for all 50 States

State Statutes & Reports

State Attorney General Reports & Opinions for all 50 States

Start your research at The New York Law Institute….. State Session Laws…. Records & Briefs… extensive eBook […]

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Pioneering African-American Librarians

February is Black History Month & great librarians are also always a cause for celebration, so here’s a quick list of Pioneering African-American librarians. …

Edward C. Williams was America’s first professionally trained African-American Librarian. He served for many years as Howard University’s Head librarian and also chaired its Romance Languages […]

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NYLI Closed for President’s Day

The New York Law Institute will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022 in observance of the Presidents’ Day national holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, February 22nd at 9:00 AM.

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For Valentine’s Day: Love & Marriage..& Some NYLI Resources

While St. Valentine’s Day has it origins in both pagan and religious celebrations, love’s end goal of marriage has quite a few legal ramifications beyond the candied hearts and Hallmark cards exchanged on February 14th….

For some legal resources on the marriage contract, check out these sources available at NYLI:

For N.Y. […]

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This Presidents’ Day….The Oval Office is yours at The NY Historical Society!

Looking to inspire a future President? Need a Photo-Op for your Facebook Presidents’ Day posting? Want to view artifacts from many of the occupants of the Executive Office?

Then it’s time for you to check out the N.Y. Historical Society’s ongoing exhibit – “Meet the Presidents and the Oval Office”.

This Presidents’ Day, consider […]

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