Category: Blog

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Volunteers called to the 34th Annual Medieval Festival!

Posted by Shaneeka Wilson | Aug 2, 2018 | Archived, Blog, Education, Family activities, shopping, theater |

The Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park has taken place for 34 years! Thanks to the hard working staff and volunteers of the Washington Heights & Inwood Development Corporation. Each year festival goers don their medieval...

Young Writers! Win a trip to Yankees Game!

Posted by Shaneeka Wilson | Jun 25, 2018 | Archived, Blog, Education, Family activities, Sports |

Win a Trip to a Yankees Game ENTER THE 2018 SUMMER READING ESSAY CONTEST The Library is holding an essay contest for kids and teens to win a trip to a New York Yankees game. Write an essay about a favorite book you’ve read...

Casting Call! Calling all Kid Bakers!

Posted by Shaneeka Wilson | Jun 20, 2018 | Archived, Blog |

World of Money, a financial institution dedicated to educating kids about money (check out their summer camp!), has an incredible opportunity for youngsters aged 8 to 13 who love to Bake! Do you have a child baker at home? If...

Walk Together

Posted by Shaneeka Wilson | Mar 19, 2018 | Blog, Family activities, Free events, Main, Parenting, Sports |

The weather is getting warmer. The ground beneath is beginning to thaw. GET OUTSIDE! Take your...

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

Posted by Shaneeka Wilson | Jan 14, 2018 | Black History, Blog, Education, Main |

Celebrating an American KING Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist Minister and prominent Civil...

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