9/11 Commemoration Concert

On Thursday, September 11, at 12:30 p.m., the Andrew Heiskell Library will host a piano recital by Gila Ducat-Lipton.

Upcoming Program on Retinal Disease

The New York City Chapter of the Foundation Fighting Blindness cordially invites you to attend our next General Meeting and Educational Seminar:

"I Have A Retinal Disease. What Should I Do Now?"

- Guest Speaker -
Howard F. Fine, M.D., HMSc
Medical Director, Gerstner Clinical Research Center
Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Using a patient-centered approach, Dr. Fine will explain:

• How to get the most out of your retinal visit
• Retinal Diseases
• Imaging

Time: 2 pm to 4 pm (Check-in at 1:30 pm)
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Location: Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011
RSVP: Sabrina Chueh at (212) 244-1470 or SChueh@FightBlindness.org

Labor Day Closing

The library and all branches of The New York Public Library will be closed from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1, 2008 for Labor Day. You may still call and leave messages and we'll take care of your requests as soon as possible after the holiday. Be sure to speak clearly, give your full name, and leave a phone number.

Summer Reading Club Celebration

Just a reminder that the party to celebrate the end of this year's Summer Reading Club will be held on Saturday, August 23rd, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be activities, music, door-prizes, and snacks.

I Love My Librarian Award

The Carnegie Corporation of New York and The New York Times have joined with the American Library Association to launch "I Love My Librarian" annual awards as voted by library users to recognize outstanding librarians across the United States. For more information or to nominate a librarian, you may visit the I Love My Librarian website.