STACKS, our free enrichment program for children in grades K-5, continues online this fall.  We spoke with several staff members about their experiences working with students virtually and some of the benefits of the STACKS program.  "Working with students virtually has been…
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Keeping your children healthy as they go back to school is always a priority, and even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. We asked medical professionals for their advice for students and parents as we enter a new and very different school year in the age of COVID-19.…
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The election is coming up on November 3 – it’s time to get ready to vote. Visit here to register to vote. If you’re not sure if you are registered, you can check your status here or by calling 866-VOTE-NYC (TTY-212-487-5496 for the hearing impaired). Register early – September…
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It’s back-to-school time and you may be wondering which kind of card you need to access all of the resources that your children will need for school. Here’s a brief primer on the difference between a regular library card and an eCard.  First, what’s required to get an eCard? An…
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Because of back-to-school, children may have to wear masks for much longer periods of time than they have experienced. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends getting your child used to a mask before they need to wear it in public or in school. Here are some tips from them…
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