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Celebrate the literary legacy of Rye

The Rye Free Reading Room is accepting nominations for the Mayor’s Award, which celebrates the literary legacy of Rye, and recognizes a local individual for significant contributions to advancing the Literary Arts. For more information, or to submit a nomination, click on Programs and Events and go to Mayor’s Award.

What’s Buzzing? The Eighth Annual Spelling Bee!

Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11, 11 am –1 pm, Meeting Room. This year we’re adding Elementary Students (Grade 4 and 5)! Rye Middle and High School students (Grades 6–12) can compete for prizes—$2,500 for high school and $500 for middle school—while the whole community is invited to cheer them on! Register at ryelibrary.org/spelling bee.

Staff Picks

Our staff have reading recommendations that will connect you with a page turner

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Museum Passes

Your Rye library card gets you free passes to museums across New York and beyond

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Digital Library

Libby

Libby is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audiobooks, and magazines.

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Kanopy

Stream thousands of films for free. Start streaming today with your library card.

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Hoopla

Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows with no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately.

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TumbleBooks

Over 1100 titles and is includes animated talking picture books, chapter books, videos, non-fiction titles, graphic novels, playlists, and books in French and Spanish.

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Rye Poetry Path

Explore Rye Poetry Path, a collaborative public art installation designed to spark reflection and conversation around themes of community, conservation, and social justice.

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