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Just over 330 years ago, famed philosopher Voltaire was born in France. Now a high school social studies staple, his works were influential and controversial in 18th-century Europe. Go beyond the curriculum with items like this handwritten letter in #NYPLDigitalCollections.

On this day, nearly 175 years ago, ‘Moby Dick’ was first published in the United States. Since then, it’s been adapted numerous times, including on stage. This photo from #NYPLDigitalCollections shows the ensemble cast of ‘Moby Dick’ on Broadway back in 1962.

These are the ‘Latest fashions for November’ according to #NYPLDigitalCollections. Do you agree? If not, that’s probably because this image is from the 1850s. Discover more gems at on.nypl.org/4820w9W

🗓️Two hundred years ago on this day, New York City Hall was lit in fireworks to celebrate the completion of the Grand Canal (known as the Erie Canal) one week prior. This print of the occasion is available via #NYPLDigitalCollections. Discover more at on.nypl.org/48VO50k

Today is about candy just as much as it is about costumes and the spookiest of vibes. So if it was 1937 and you lived in NYC, today you might be getting your sweets from Mason’s Peaks on Henry Street, as pictured in #NYPLDigitalCollections.

Happy Birthday to Pablo Picasso! For an artist whose works center around spooky abstractions of the human body, it makes sense that his birthday is in October. Enjoy this Picasso work, courtesy of #NYPLDigitalCollections, and see more at digitalcollections.nypl.org

This #HispanicAndLatinxHeritageMonth, discover over 600 of Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada's prints in the #NYPLDigitalCollections: on.nypl.org/3Jej7pH

The Library, nor the world, would be the same if Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne had not been published nearly 100 years ago today. We’re so lucky to have Pooh and Friends, and all of their adventures, with us. 💛🍯🧸 #NYPLDigitalCollections

Look out the window tonight, and you might see a supermoon, when the moon appears bigger than usual in the night sky! If astronomy is on your mind today, check out these 1800s astronomical drawings from #NYPLDigitalCollections vs. real NASA images.🔭🪐 on.nypl.org/4o5UKJL

For many of us, #NationalCoffeeDay is every day. But for these folks (pictured in #NYPLDigitalCollections), Coffee Day was during the 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair, when they competed in a coffee-making contest. Who in your circle would win? Tag them in the comments. ☕️🥇

Everyone, wake up, it’s Fat Bear Week. 🐻 But Alaska isn’t the only place where you can find beautifully chunky bears. Hop over to #NYPLDigitalCollections for some more bear content as you prepare to vote for your favorite bear.

Happy first day of fall! From seasonal reading recs and #NYPLDigitalCollections autumn inspo to a warm spot to meet up with friends, the Library has you covered. What’s on your autumn reading list?

Happy #NationalDanceDay! If these folks (as pictured in #NYPLDigitalCollections, of course 😉) can dance in front of the Library, take this as your official sign to do the same. Have fun out there! 🪩

#NYPLDigitalCollections isn’t the only place where you can find digitized items from our research divisions! Digital Schomburg makes select exhibitions, archival materials, and special projects from the @SchomburgCenter available to all! Check it out now. on.nypl.org/46gBMc6

Can you guess whose 197th birthday it is today? Hints: he’s a Russian writer, one of the most influential authors of all time, and published works across diverse genres. Plus, he’s featured in these items from the #NYPLDigitalCollections. Wish the lucky author a happy birthday!

🎶Do you remember, 1910s September?🎶 Well, with #NYPLDigitalCollections you can! Exhibit A, this photograph titled ‘Men in bowler hats, 1910s.’ Discover more relics from the past with on.nypl.org/4pazMuw.

Happy 228th birthday to Mary Shelley! Best known for writing ‘Frankenstein,’ Shelley was also a poet, biographer, editor, and essayist. Today, we celebrate her legacy by looking back at the art that has accompanied her writing for centuries, all from #NYPLDigitalCollections.

Stop and smell the roses. 🌹 Since the early 1900s, New Yorkers have traveled by public transit to the Cranford Rose Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Explore vintage posters, maps, and more in the #NYPLDigitalCollections. on.nypl.org/45FOMch

On August 25, 1984, author and actor Truman Capote passed away a month before his 60th birthday. NYPL is honored to house the Truman Capote Papers in our archives. Learn more about his life, legacy, and work through #NYPLDigitalCollections. on.nypl.org/45AhyuO

#OTD in 1916, @NatlParkService was created to protect National Parks and monuments throughout the country. Take a virtual road trip across the country with the #NYPLDigitalCollections that contain hundreds of vintage images from the National Parks. Learn more:…

This #HispanicAndLatinxHeritageMonth, discover over 600 of Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada's prints in the #NYPLDigitalCollections: on.nypl.org/3Jej7pH

🗓️Two hundred years ago on this day, New York City Hall was lit in fireworks to celebrate the completion of the Grand Canal (known as the Erie Canal) one week prior. This print of the occasion is available via #NYPLDigitalCollections. Discover more at on.nypl.org/48VO50k

For many of us, #NationalCoffeeDay is every day. But for these folks (pictured in #NYPLDigitalCollections), Coffee Day was during the 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair, when they competed in a coffee-making contest. Who in your circle would win? Tag them in the comments. ☕️🥇

Happy #NationalDanceDay! If these folks (as pictured in #NYPLDigitalCollections, of course 😉) can dance in front of the Library, take this as your official sign to do the same. Have fun out there! 🪩

The Library, nor the world, would be the same if Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne had not been published nearly 100 years ago today. We’re so lucky to have Pooh and Friends, and all of their adventures, with us. 💛🍯🧸 #NYPLDigitalCollections

Just over 330 years ago, famed philosopher Voltaire was born in France. Now a high school social studies staple, his works were influential and controversial in 18th-century Europe. Go beyond the curriculum with items like this handwritten letter in #NYPLDigitalCollections.

Happy 228th birthday to Mary Shelley! Best known for writing ‘Frankenstein,’ Shelley was also a poet, biographer, editor, and essayist. Today, we celebrate her legacy by looking back at the art that has accompanied her writing for centuries, all from #NYPLDigitalCollections.

#OTD in 1916, @NatlParkService was created to protect National Parks and monuments throughout the country. Take a virtual road trip across the country with the #NYPLDigitalCollections that contain hundreds of vintage images from the National Parks. Learn more:…

Happy Summer! Image from #NYPLDigitalCollections Image ID: 67629

#NYPLDigitalCollections で1880年のお米の生産量を表した日本地図を見つけた。淡色が生産量が少なく、濃色が多い所らしい。 現代の生産量地図と重ねると面白い。 新潟は150年も前からコメ王国。愛知山口徳島が多いのは意外。北海道や沖縄が日本に統合された時代辺りらしい。黒線は街道だろうか？

Take a quick trip to Coney Island through the ages with our online collections ☀️ #NYPLDigitalCollections on.nypl.org/4lBYgKF

Happy Lunar New Year! (#NYPLDigitalCollections Image ID: 5241000)

Everyone, wake up, it’s Fat Bear Week. 🐻 But Alaska isn’t the only place where you can find beautifully chunky bears. Hop over to #NYPLDigitalCollections for some more bear content as you prepare to vote for your favorite bear.

It’s a good day to go to Central Park. Isn’t this view from #NYPLDigitalCollections tempting?

A flourishing Victorian era led to the design of cemeteries that emphasized nature. Cemetery locations were purposefully selected to ensure visitors could enjoy their surroundings while paying respects to those who've passed away. Image from @nypl #NYPLDigitalCollections

Now ➡️ Then! #DidYouKnow horses were both frequent and welcomed visitors to the landmark Library's open-air southern courtyard, designed as the service and delivery center? 📸: Interior work : construction of a courtyard. 1907 (ID: 489880) via #NYPLDigitalCollections.

Take a look back at the first New York City Pride March, held in 1970, through the lens of Diana Davies. Thousands of additional images shot by Davies are available in #NYPLDigitalCollections. trib.al/s1QMjS8

Then ➡️ Now! 🤩 The Astor Hall, or the main entry hall, is the only interior in the entire city to be made up entirely of marble. #FunFacts 📸: Interior work, Astor Hall: arches on the west side of the hall. (ID: 489563) via #NYPLDigitalCollections.

These are the ‘Latest fashions for November’ according to #NYPLDigitalCollections. Do you agree? If not, that’s probably because this image is from the 1850s. Discover more gems at on.nypl.org/4820w9W

Happy #ThrowbackThursday! Here is a photo from NYPL's Picture Collection of a dinner party from 100 years ago with the great Langston Hughes. #NYPLDigitalCollections (Image ID: 1807326) Check out this image, and more like it at: digitalcollections.nypl.org