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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · May 14

Hi all! We are the Bank Street Library, serving both the Graduate School @bankstreet.edu and School for Children. Follow us here and we'll keep you up to date on Library, Archives, and Center for Children's Literature events, news, and history. More here: linktr.ee/bankstreetlibrary

Photo of the 8 library workers inside the Bank Street Library in front of a bulletin board reading "National Library Advocacy Month" with a graphic of books above and below the photo and a title: Library Workers' Day

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

The Bank Street Library will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our online resources are always available! We'll reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, October 14.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #BankStreet
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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · 11d

📚 The Best Spanish Language Picture Book prize celebrates outstanding children's literature in Spanish! The goal? Help families find captivating books & inspire publishers to create more high-quality Spanish materials for young readers. www.bankstreet.edu/library/cent... @bankstreet.edu #bankstreet

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · 19d

🌟 New Spanish language children's books [2025 edition]. These books help build bilingual literacy and celebrate Latino cultures in the classroom. educate.bankstreet.edu/ccl/29/ @bankstreet.edu #bankstreet #bankstreetccl #bankstreetcbc #bilingualeducation #SpanishBooks

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · 22d

We have new Young Reviewer posts by Idris and Surayah (September, 2025). www.bankstreet.edu/ccl/children...
@bankstreet.edu #bankstreet #bankstreetcbc #BankStreetCCL #kidlit #matthewburgessj #catia_chien #harpercollins #abramskids

Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · 24d

🇺🇸 Today we celebrate #ConstitutionDay! On September 17, 1787, delegates signed the document that would become the foundation of American democracy. #september17 #bankstreet @bankstreet.edu Visit our resource guide libguides.bankstreet.edu/constitution

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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · Sep 10

Be sure to mark your calendars for BOOKFEST@BANKSTREET on November 1 with the incredible & amazing keynote speaker, Laurie Halse Anderson. To register and for more info, please go to 👇
www.bankstreet.edu/library/cent...
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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 2

Welcome back grads - see you on the 5th floor. Have a wonderful fall Semester - the Library Team
www.bankstreet.edu/library/abou... #bankstreet @bankstreet.edu

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Bank Street College of Education @bankstreet.edu · Sep 2

#BankStreet is honored to welcome Nawal Qarooni, educator, author, and founder of NQC Literacy, who will present “Building Nourishing Collaborations: Exalting Our Children and Their Caregivers” at our annual Barbara Biber Convocation this evening.

Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 30

🌟 The 2025 Best Board Books are here! Bank Street's Children's Book Committee has curated the finest board book treasures from 2023–2024, perfect for little ones ages 0–4. Discover your next favorite read! educate.bankstreet.edu/ccl/30/ @bankstreet.edu #bankstreet #bankstreetcbc #boardbooks

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 29

The Bank Street Children’s Book Committee’s 2025 Best Books of the Year list is here! 📚 Over 600 titles selected for excellence, emotional depth & authentic representation. Your go-to guide for kid lit:
🔗 educate.bankstreet.edu/cbc_awards/27 #KidLit #bankstreet #kidlit #BankStreetCBC @bankstreet.edu

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 24

Bank Street School for Children's summer reading lists are out! Each title is hyperlinked to our online catalog. @bankstreet.edu #bankstreet libguides.bankstreet.edu/c.php?g=1466...

Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 23

The Best Children's Books of the Year in Spanish [2025 Edition] / Los mejores libros infantiles del año 2025. A comprehensive annotated bibliography of outstanding children's literature published or translated in 2024. educate.bankstreet.edu/ccl/29/ @bankstreet.edu #bankstreet #Spanishbooks

Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 22

The Library is open during August (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). There are two Energy Conservation days (August 15 & 22), and Labor Day weekend (Monday, September 1) when the Library is closed. bankstreet.edu/library/blog... #bankstreet
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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 18

📚 Ready for download and free! Bank Street Children's Book Committee's 2025 Best Children's Books of the Year list. Featuring 600+ outstanding titles for ages 0-14+! educate.bankstreet.edu/cbc_awards/27 #bankstreet #kidlit #BankStreetCBC @bankstreet.edu

Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 16

We have a new Young Reviewer blog post by Quade, Nikhil, and Vimala (July 2025). www.bankstreet.edu/ccl/children... @mrschureads.bsky.social @bankstreet.edu treet.edu @candlewickpress.bsky.social #bankstreet #bankstreetcbc

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 15

🏆 Celebrating the brightest board-book gems of 2023–2024, this 2025 edition from Bank Street’s Children’s Book Committee is your passport to top-quality reads for children aged 0–4. educate.bankstreet.edu/ccl/30/
@bankstreet.edu #bankstreet #bankstreetcbc #boardbooks

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 26

This is tonight! Zoom and in person, register here: www.bankstreet.edu/library/blog...

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 24

📣 Introducing The Record, the new newsletter from the Bank Street Archives! Stay in the loop with upcoming events, new collections, exhibits, and more.
Full newsletter with clickable links: shorturl.at/rlJhf

@bankstreet.edu
#bankstreetarchives #bankstreet #digitalarchives #bankstreethistory

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 23

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Join us for Library Salon #40 on Thursday, June 26th! Hear about Bank Street's long queer history. Register with the QR code. Find out more by visiting: www.bankstreet.edu/library/blog... @bankstreet.edu #bankstreetlibrarysalon
#BankStreet #PrideMonth #queerhistory #queerculture

Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 20

CHILDREN'S LIT ROUND-UP: Bank Street Children's Book Committee wrapped up an incredible award season! From the Irma Black Award to their new Youth Choice Award, STEM honors, poetry, and their 2025 "Best of" list. @bankstreet.edu #bankstreetccl #bankstreetcbc www.bankstreet.edu/news-events/...

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csweill.bsky.social @csweill.bsky.social · Jun 13

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Everybody loves a good picture book. Learn how to write your own with prize winning author, Amy Hest! Register now! @bankstreet.edu @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 17

We have a new Young Reviewer blog post by Logan (June 2025). www.bankstreet.edu/ccl/children... @bankstreet.edu #bankstreet #bankstreetcbc #BankStreetCCL #kidlit @tiffanymjewell.bsky.social @versifybooks.bsky.social

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 11

📚 The library will be CLOSED Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We honor this important day commemorating freedom and the end of slavery in America. We'll reopen Friday with regular hours. #bankstreet #juneteenth @bankstreet.edu

Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 9

📚 JUST ANNOUNCED: Bank Street Children's Book Committee's 2025 Best Children's Books of the Year list. Featuring 600+ outstanding titles for ages 0-14+! Perfect for fostering young readers. educate.bankstreet.edu/cbc_awards/27 #bankstreet #kidlit #BankStreetCBC
@bankstreet.edu

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Bank Street Library @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 9

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Join us for Library Salon #40 on Thursday, June 26! Hear about Bank Street's long queer history from community members. In-person or online, 5:30-7PM, refreshments provided🍷🧀. Register here: shorturl.at/Gzaw3
@bankstreet.edu #BankStreet #PrideMonth #queerculture #queerhistory