NYLI Holiday 2024 Newsletter

The New York Law Institute will be closing early at 1 PM Friday, May 22nd, and will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day . NYLI will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 9 a.m. Happy Memorial Day!

LLAGNY’s Book Club returns from its Summer break to discuss Nella Larsen’s classic novel Passing….. a work that explores racial identification in ealry 20th Century Harlem… Consider joining the discussion … Where: The New York Law Institute When: Tuesday, October 10th… 6 p.m. RSVP: Jill Gray at jill.gray@friedfrank.com

eBooks, print, items uniquely on microfilm, extensive Record & Brief collection, ProQuest Congressional, LLMC and of course, research guidance from our friendly librarians — NYLI welcomes Mr. James T. Brady, little Jimmy “Mini Me” and you, dear reader, to explore our collection and consider membership today!

We have a lot of fun getting into the holiday spirit here at NYLI. In particular our Research Analyst Emily Moog and now retired Library Clerk Pheobe Hurtte who are master crafters of holiday joy here at the library. Here’s a brief look at just some of the many holiday decorations we’ve had here at…

Something to contemplate as you attend Holiday Office parties and tree trimmings….. On December 5, 1933, the 18th Amendment – popularly known as “Prohibition,” was repealed… The 21st Amendment is the only one that repeals a previous amendment. Additionally, it is the the only time an amendment was sent out for ratification by state conventions…

“Ask a Stupid Question Day” originated in the 1980s — too many teachers observed that students were unwilling to ask questions , probably for fear of ‘losing face’ and appearing stupid…. And so as the holiday emphasizes, there are no stupid questions… As librarians, we agree — there are no stupid questions… or seemingly easily…