Pride Month and Changes Coming at George Bruce Library

Big changes are coming to George Bruce Library on 125th Street! The library will be closed for three months for infrastructure renovations. The final day of service will be June 18, and the building is expected to reopen at the end of September. Any library holds that come in after June 20 can be picked up at Morningside Heights Library on Broadway. Other nearby library branches are the Harlem Library at 9 West 124th Street and Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library at 203 West 115th Street.

Popular programs HYPOTHEkids: Living Nature and Computer Basics: One-on-One Sessions will be held at Morningside Heights Library. Many virtual programs will continue during the library closure, so keep an eye on the George Bruce Library website.

Upcoming Events

• Adults ages 50+ can schedule one-on-one sessions at the library to learn computer basics like word processing, email, and the internet. Call 212-662-9727 or register in-person, or come by the open lab sessions on Fridays at 2PM.
• Enjoy Family Storytime in the Garden at Grant Houses Community Garden on Tuesdays at 12:30PM, weather permitting.
• Head to the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays this month for open play time for children from 18–36 months.
• Summer at the Library Kickoff Day is June 9! Stop by between 12:30PM and 6PM for crafts, activities, giveaways, board games, and more. 
• The Community Resilience Series, in partnership with the Osborne Association, begins on June 9 at 5PM with a restorative justice workshop. On June 23 at 10AM, join an information session about the Kinship Reentry Program. On June 26 at 1PM, learn about the Social Resilience Model, a neuroscience-based approach to processing stress, distress, and trauma. 
• Learn the art of Japanese painting from Inwood artist Takashi Harada on June 10 at 3PM in the Nihonga Workshop.
• Job-seekers can get an introduction to the Brainfuse JobNow database at 2PM on June 15. Brainfuse JobNow provides resume building, career coaching, interview preparation, and more.
• Don't miss this month's Positively K-Pop events: the BTS album listening party on June 13 at 2PM, a discussion of the dance competition show Street Woman Fighter on June 16 at 2:30PM, and a discussion of Pride Month and the community K-pop fans have created on June 22 at 2PM.

Check the times for recurring virtual like Open Book Hours, the Teen Advisory Group, Family Storytime, Crochet & Chat, and more on the George Bruce Library's event listings.

Exhibitions and Resources

• Happy Pride! The NYPL is celebrating with a wide array of events, book recommendations, exhibitions, and more. Check out the Pride Month resources.
• The Banned Books Challenge is on! Read challenged books from around the country, starting with Malinda Lo's Last Night at the Telegraph Club, which is available as an e-book with no wait time.
• Pick up free at-home COVID-19 tests at all NYPL locations.
• Get learning resources for kids of all ages, educators, parents, and caregivers. Whether in person or online, the library connects you with after-school care, books, homework help, learning activities and tools, and much more.
• Late fees are gone for good. Read up on how book return policies will work going forward.

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is a great resource for New Yorkers, offering virtual events, free online services, and a wide variety of support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Columbia Neighbors has partnered with the George Bruce Library on 125th Street to provide regular updates from library staff and highlight its fantastic offerings.

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