Word Up Recirculation welcomes New York Times bestselling author Naima Coster for her new book Take What You Can, a rich, panoramic exploration of friendship, class, new motherhood, and independence. Co-hosted by Dominican Writers Association.
Come join us at the Fort Washington Library for the screening of "The Blues Brothers". A tale of redemption for paroled convict Jake and his brother Elwood, who set out on "a mission from God" to prevent the foreclosure of the Roman Catholic orphanage in which they were raised. To do so, they must reunite their (R&B) band and organize a performance.
Summer Streets. Broadway is going car-free this August! đśđ´âď¸ On August 1, 8, and 15, NYC DOTâs Summer Streets returns, transforming Broadway into a vibrant public space from the Brooklyn Bridge all the way to Dyckman Streetâright next to Anne Loftus Playground
Word Up welcomes Kiara Valdez on her forthcoming graphic novel, STEPPING UP (on sale 8/4/26), a timely and vibrant teen graphic memoir about community, friendship, and self-discovery told through the eyes of a high school freshman Kiara, one of the few Black students at her predominantly white boarding schoolâperfect for fans of Almost American Girl and Brownstone!
Join us for our free, guided 20-minute kayak trips on the Hudson River just north of the George Washington Bridge.
Volunteer with NYC Parks for Trees Count at J. Hood Wright Park. You will receive a tote bag with all the materials needed to count trees. After a 30-minute training session, youâll split up into different zones within the park to start counting trees. Registration is required.
