The New York Public Library is celebrating its 125th anniversary on May 23, 2020.

125 years of books, glorious books! The library has rolled out a bunch of fun sections on their website so that everyone can join in on the fun. The good news is that the celebrations and resources are going to continue throughout the year.

N.Y. Public Library Lions:

Named “Patience” and “Fortitude” by New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, the iconic lions outside of the 42nd Street library have watched over New York City since May 1911. The lions were named for the qualities that New Yorkers needed to get through the Great Depression. For more than a century, they have stood witness to history, while remaining steadfast symbols of all that the Library stands for: strength and inspiration available to all.

125 Great Books For Adults:

The Library put together this amazing list of “125 books we love” which will keep your “to read” list healthy for a while. I love having this terrific resource at hand to plot out my next good read. View the list –> HERE <— and enjoy the adventures.

Top 10 Checkouts Of All Time:

Did your favorite book make the list?  Take a peek–> HERE <–

Download Free Activities For Kids:

Download this fun activity book for young learners –> HERE <–. Kids can color, practice their math skills, complete a fun word find, and help the lions navigate a treacherous maze.

“For 125 years, The New York Public Library has worked to encourage and foster a lifelong, true love of reading in people of all ages, to help them find the books that get them excited, that help them escape, that keep them turning pages, that help them learn, grow, or have fun,” said New York Public Library President Anthony W. Marx. “As we mark our anniversary we want to celebrate this role, and acknowledge its continued and increasing importance in a world with so many distractions. Books can provide new perspectives, a calming presence, knowledge, or just a few hours of enjoyment. All are important, and we encourage everyone to look at the list, talk about it, debate it, and start reading. And then tell us which book made you love reading.”

About The New York Public Library

For 125 years, The New York Public Library has been a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations (including research and branch libraries) throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library receives approximately 16 million visits through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org. To offer this wide array of free programming, The New York Public Library relies on both public and private funding.

Visit the NYPL website to learn more about its fascinating history.