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Branch library initiatives supporting indigenous culture

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NYPL's branch libraries conduct various initiatives to support and promote indigenous arts, culture, and history. These efforts aim to engage local communities and highlight indigenous voices through diverse programming.

Regular book discussions featuring works by indigenous authors
Heritage celebrations and collaborations with local museums to showcase indigenous history
Programs for children and young adults focused on indigenous themes and authors
Teen Reading Ambassadors program promoting indigenous literature

Jason Baumann

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NYPL's branch libraries conduct a number of initiatives, campaigns, and offerings that aim to support arts, culture, and history of indigenous people in New York City.

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On an ongoing basis, branches highlight indigenous voices through selections for branch book discussions.

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For example, this past month, branches hosted discussions about relevant titles like Shutter, Future of the Living Good, and Wandering Stars.

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The branches also regularly hold heritage celebrations, a cornerstone of programming with events that celebrate the multicultural diversity and rich heritage of our communities.

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One such collaboration took place as a collaboration between the Staten Island Museum and the West New Brighton Library.

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The branch hosted the event where participants learned about the history of the Lenape people on Staten Island and joined an art activity where they made a pinch pot inspired by artworks on display.

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A number of programs geared towards children and young adults focus on works by and about indigenous peoples as well.

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This includes kids live events, featuring relevant titles from our best books for kids list, and a 2 2 spade 2 page spread on the Lenape in our Teen Reading Ambassador produced magazine portal.

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Our Teen Reading Ambassadors have also written a number of blog posts in observe in in observance of Native American Heritage Month on book recommendations for kids.

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