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May 23 reading ideas
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Finding reading ideas for this date…
Read about sea turtles, the New York Public Library building, and Benjamin Franklin’s bifocal design.
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World Turtle Day is observed May 23. The passages focus on sea turtles, nesting, and conservation; they are not a guide to caring for turtles as pets.
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World Turtle Day is observed May 23. The passages focus on sea turtles, nesting, and conservation; they are not a guide to caring for turtles as pets.
Read passageWorld Turtle Day is observed May 23. The passages focus on sea turtles, nesting, and conservation; they are not a guide to caring for turtles as pets.
Read passageWorld Turtle Day is observed May 23. The passages focus on sea turtles, nesting, and conservation; they are not a guide to caring for turtles as pets.
Read passageOn this date in history · 1911
The New York Public Library’s main building was dedicated on May 23, 1911; it opened to the public on May 24. The Great Marble Palace of Books treats it as a landmark for learning, not as if readers entered on the dedication date.
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Open collectionThe New York Public Library’s main building was dedicated on May 23, 1911; it opened to the public on May 24. The Great Marble Palace of Books treats it as a landmark for learning, not as if readers entered on the dedication date.
Read passageOn this date in history · 1785
Benjamin Franklin described his bifocal design in a letter dated May 23, 1785. Two Views in One Frame: Franklin's Clever Solution examines a practical design problem and the evidence in his letter.
Benjamin Franklin described his bifocal design in a letter dated May 23, 1785. Two Views in One Frame: Franklin's Clever Solution examines a practical design problem and the evidence in his letter.
Read passageSpecial date
Explore the people and systems behind roads, water supplies, and other public services during Public Works Week.
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Explore the people and systems behind roads, water supplies, and other public services during Public Works Week.
Read passageExplore the people and systems behind roads, water supplies, and other public services during Public Works Week.
Read passageExplore the people and systems behind roads, water supplies, and other public services during Public Works Week.
Read passageMore reading for this time of year, alongside today’s special dates.
Explore plants, wildlife, and changing weather throughout spring.
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Read The Great Marble Palace of Books. Find details about the building’s purpose and design. Explain how one feature helps a public library serve its readers.
