See nypl recommended books for bestsellers, awardwinning books, nypl staff picks, and more. Though the nypl is renovating and keeping its midmanhattan branch, it still wants to close the science, industry, and business library, which is used by hundreds of students and entrepreneurs every day. In 2012, leah tallent is head of research at the new york public library. It is a private, nongovernmental, independently managed, nonprofit. The new york public library nypl has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all new yorkers for more than 100 years. Comment with a genre or a few books or authors you love, and theyll work their magic to find your next great read. Library members receive a 10% discount on every purchase. Subcollection new york city new york public library.
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