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Writing a Book Report
The key to a great book report is to choose a book you like! You may have to look at a few books to find one that interests you but it is time well spent. It will make the difference between making...
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Summer Reading+HomeworkNYC: Get Your Badge!!!!
Summerreading.org has launched a great interactive website that allows everyone, young or old to participate in summer reading!In case you haven’t checked it out, go to summerreading.org and click...
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Meeting of the Minds: Youth, Social Media, and Education
Monday, June 21, 2010 HomeworkNYC presented “Meeting of the Minds: Youth, Social Media, and Education” a panel discussion with guest speaker danah boyd.Dr. boyd is a researcher at Microsoft Research...
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How to Get Students to Believe in Themselves
How many times do you hear students in your classroom or library say, “I can’t”? Doesn’t that phrase make you cringe? I always tell students, "Don’t say that because you can,” and help them figure out...
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Back-to-School Tips
It’s that time of the year. Kids sharpen their pencils, pick up the backpack, and head off to school. Here are a few tips to get your child ready for the new school year.• Re-establish school routines....
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September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Make sure everyone in your family has their own "smartest card." A library card provides access to not only books but movies, music, computers, and a...
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Now That's History!
Ancient History, Middle Ages, Industrial Revolution... Does history homework make you feel like you are in the Dark Ages? Well be enlightened by the library's resources!You can find complete,...
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Electronic Resources for our Young Researchers
The New York Public Library has loads of resources available just for kids. From storytelling to searching, nothing is left to the imagination when using our resources. BookFlix- plays the narration...
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What is Boolean Search?
Boolean searching is built on a method of symbolic logic developed by George Boole, a 19th century English mathematician.Boolean searches allow you to combine words and phrases using the words AND, OR,...
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Teacher's Take-Out! (Sampling menu of library databases)
Here's how to access NYPL's databases:Go to www.nypl.orgClick on 'Find Books, DVDs, & More'Click on 'Articles and Databases'Databases are listed in alphabetical order. If you are not accessing the...
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"Say What?" Look at What the Library Has in Your Language
In the "melting pot" of New York City, people from all over the world come to visit The New York Public Library. Luckily, New Yorkers can get information in languages from all around the world. Check...
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Beach, BBQs, and Books! Summer Reading Activities for Young Readers
It’s summertime! Children are out of school, and I'm sure the only things on their mind are amusement parks, camp, swimming, beaches, and BBQs! But in between activities and adventures, be sure to...
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Digital Defense: Strategies to Avoid Cyberbullying
We are all familiar with physical bullying: on the playground, after school, on the street. When we see it, we stop the bully from behaving in such a negative manner. Cyberbullying does not happen in...
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Hey! Got Homework?
Does the word homework make you cringe in your seat?Well, you can find complete, trustworthy information a lot faster using the Library's databases.Here’s how to access NYPL’s databases: Go to...
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Teaching Prohibition: Databases for Use in Creating Lesson Plans
"Distilled spirits — Prohibition mural." NYPL. Digital ID 1669401.To help in your lesson planning, I've highlighted some databases available at the Library that are related to Prohibition.Grolier...
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Discover a World of Information on Explorers
Christopher Columbus , Digital ID 423930, New York Public LibraryThe New York Public Library’s databases will unveil loads of information on these pioneers.BookFlix — Go to the “People and Places”...
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Teaching World War I: Treaty of Versailles (Databases for Use in Creating...
Celebrations - Parades - Municipal events - World War I - [Squadron "A" returns from the border.], Digital ID 731313F, New York Public LibraryTo help in your lesson planning, we've highlighted some...
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Searching Databases for African American History Month: Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass., Digital ID 1103290, New York Public LibraryFebruary is African American History Month! The New York Public Library's databases have loads of information on influential African...
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Research 101: Primary Sources
What is a Primary Source? A primary source is an original document or object that was created at the time of your study.Example of a Primary Source in ABC-CLIOTry these databases for Primary Source...
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Finding Wonder Women at the Library: Online Biographies and Encyclopedias
Find information on Amelia Earhart in Kids InfoBitsMarch is Women’s History Month! Here are some databases that can help with your assignments and projects:American History - highlighting the Women’s...
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