Seconds before Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor.

Together, this dynamic pair began a journey through space aided by a galaxyful of fellow travelers: Zaphod Beeblebrox—the two-headed, three-armed ex-hippie and totally out-to-lunch president of the galaxy; Trillian (formerly Tricia McMillan), Zaphod’s girlfriend, whom Arthur tried to pick up at a cocktail party once upon a time zone; Marvin, a paranoid, brilliant, and chronically depressed robot; and Veet Voojagig, a former graduate student obsessed with the disappearance of all the ballpoint pens he’s bought over the years.

This Hugo Award-winning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super-heroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin.

One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has been studied on college campuses across the nation and is considered a gateway title, leading readers to other graphic novels such as V FOR VENDETTA, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and THE SANDMAN series.

Join us for a poetry open mic in celebration of NYPL’s 125th Anniversary! In collaboration with 4 prominent Staten Island poets (host Thomas Fucaloro and featured readers M.A. Dennis, Beth Gorrie, and Staten Island’s own poet laureate Dr. Marguerite Maria Rivas), we will open the floor to the original poems of participants and also to notable poetry from 1895, the year New York Public Library first opened its doors. Historical poems will be provided to those interested.
This event is free to attend and participate in. Refreshments will be provided.

Hear Hugo and Nebula award winning author N.K. Jemisin read from her new book The City We Became.

Every great city has a soul. Some are as ancient as myths, and others are as new and destructive as children. New York City? She's got six. But every city also has a dark side. A roiling, ancient evil stirs in the halls of power, threatening to destroy the city and her six newborn avatars unless they can come together and stop it once and for all.

Speculative fiction master N.K. Jemisin stops by St. George Library Center to celebrate the new book, hailed as "a glorious fantasy" by Neil Gaiman.

The Stapleton NYPL is hosting bingo. Are you feeling lucky?

Celebrate International Women's Day with a poetry reading by female poets. Bring your favorite poems or one's you have written to read aloud! Poetry books will also be available.

Do you love photography?
Ever wanted to share your snap pics with other viewers?
Want to discover your borough's art history through your lens?
Do you want to feature your artwork at the library?
If so, join this camera crew!!!

Speak and be heard. Join fellow New Yorkers for a Local Voices Network conversation on the neighborhood topics most important to you.

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is teaming up with the Local Voices Network (LVN) and THE CITY newsroom for a project that seeks to record neighborhood conversations on important local topics. These recordings will be shared on a searchable website for journalists, decision-makers, and other local stakeholders to tune into the community’s real concerns.

Speak and be heard. Join fellow New Yorkers for a Local Voices Network conversation on the neighborhood topics most important to you.

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is teaming up with the Local Voices Network (LVN) and THE CITY newsroom for a project that seeks to record neighborhood conversations on important local topics. These recordings will be shared on a searchable website for journalists, decision-makers, and other local stakeholders to tune into the community’s real concerns.

Speak and be heard. Join fellow New Yorkers for a Local Voices Network conversation on the neighborhood topics most important to you.

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is teaming up with the Local Voices Network (LVN) and THE CITY newsroom for a project that seeks to record neighborhood conversations on important local topics. These recordings will be shared on a searchable website for journalists, decision-makers, and other local stakeholders to tune into the community’s real concerns.

Speak and be heard. Join fellow New Yorkers for a Local Voices Network conversation on the neighborhood topics most important to you.

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is teaming up with the Local Voices Network (LVN) and THE CITY newsroom for a project that seeks to record neighborhood conversations on important local topics. These recordings will be shared on a searchable website for journalists, decision-makers, and other local stakeholders to tune into the community’s real concerns.