Los sentidos aracnidos se estremecerán en la ciudad de Nueva York cuando The New York Public Library (NYPL) y Marvel Entertainment unan fuerzas para lanzar una tarjeta de biblioteca especial de edición limitada de Spider-Man el 11 de octubre para inspirar a nuevos y existentes. usuarios para explorar una multitud de libros, recursos y programas gratuitos en la biblioteca, incluidas las novelas gráficas de Marvel.
Esta colaboración dinámica, que debuta justo a tiempo para la Comic Con de Nueva York, marca el 60.° aniversario de la primera aparición en un cómic de Spider-Man en Amazing Fantasy #15 y enfatiza la importancia de la lectura, el conocimiento y las bibliotecas para el cómic de lucha contra el crimen de Peter Parker.
Las imágenes de Spider-Man, junto con Miles Morales y Gwen Stacy, otros dos lanzadores de telarañas icónicos, aparecerán en la tarjeta, así como en los próximos carteles fuera del edificio Stephen A. Schwarzman y las ventanas de la Biblioteca de la Fundación Stavros Niarchos ( SNFL), emocionantes patrocinadores de todas las edades para aprovechar el poder único de la lectura, los cómics y las bibliotecas para descubrir su superhéroe interior. Los detalles sobre la tarjeta y las actividades relacionadas están disponibles en línea: nypl.org/beyondamazing
La tarjeta de Spider-Man sigue los pasos de las tarjetas de biblioteca anteriores emitidas para el amado libro infantil The Snowy Day y la tarjeta "Knowledge Is Power" de la biblioteca; con el objetivo de ayudar a los neoyorquinos a descubrir todo su potencial aprovechando el poder de todo lo que NYPL tiene para ofrecer: millones de libros para ayudar a los lectores a escalar nuevas alturas, una red de información a través de computadoras y acceso a Internet gratuitos, y un superequipo de personal bibliotecario —todo disponible en la biblioteca de su vecindario amigable.
El lanzamiento de la tarjeta de Spider-Man también marca el primer aniversario de la decisión de la Biblioteca de eliminar las multas como una forma de eliminar las barreras de acceso a la Biblioteca para todos los neoyorquinos. Este movimiento histórico fue incluso un punto de trama en Amazing Spider-Man # 900 de Marvel Comics, lanzado el 27 de julio. En una historia especial escrita por Daniel Kibblesmith, dibujada por David López y coloreada por Nathan Fairbairn, Peter Parker devuelve una gran pila de libros atrasados a la Biblioteca tras conocerse la eliminación de las multas por mora. Los lectores pueden ver Amazing Spider-Man #900 en un lanzamiento adicional especial en Marvel Unlimited, el principal servicio de suscripción de cómics digitales de Marvel.
El lanzamiento de la tarjeta de edición especial también marca el comienzo de la semana de puertas abiertas de la biblioteca, que comienza el 11 de octubre. La tarjeta estará disponible para los usuarios nuevos y actuales de forma gratuita por orden de llegada en todas las sucursales de la NYPL, ubicado en todo el Bronx, Manhattan y Staten Island. Las bibliotecas organizarán una variedad de programas y eventos a lo largo de la semana, además de exhibir libros y recomendaciones de lectura de una lista especial de lectura seleccionada por el personal de la NYPL.
“La lectura es un superpoder que brinda a todos la capacidad de aprender, inspirarse y comprender el mundo de manera más completa”, dijo el presidente de la Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York, Anthony W. Marx. “En la Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York seguimos dedicados a proporcionar libros y recursos que ayuden a los neoyorquinos a alcanzar nuevas alturas y trabajar con Marvel en esta emocionante tarjeta de Spider-Man de edición limitada refuerza los logros excepcionales que las personas pueden lograr cuando tienen acceso a la información. . También establece inequívocamente que creemos que nuestros patrocinadores son 'más que asombrosos'".
“La historia de Marvel siempre se ha basado en contar historias en la página. Y a muchas personas, esas historias les enseñaron la alegría y el poder de la lectura, ya fuera su primer cómic o novela gráfica a una edad temprana o la primera vez que compartieron su pasión por los cómics de Marvel con sus amigos y familiares”, dijo Marvel. Vicepresidente de publicaciones con licencia Sven Larsen. “Con tantos de nuestros momentos y personajes más icónicos establecidos en la ciudad de Nueva York, estamos encantados de trabajar con la Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York para invitar a más personas a sumergirse en Marvel y encontrar sus propios favoritos en el legado de Spider-Man”.
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The New York Public Library and Marvel to Issue Special Edition Spider-Man Library Card October 11
NYPL and Marvel celebrate the power of reading and libraries with card featuring classic comic book images of Spider-Man in his 60th anniversary year
The Library marks the first anniversary of eliminating fines and the launch of an expanded initiative for teens
October 4, 2022 — Spider-Senses will be tingling across New York City as The New York Public Library (NYPL) and Marvel Entertainment join forces to release a special, limited-edition Spider-Man library card on October 11 to inspire new and existing patrons to explore a multitude of free books, resources, and programs at the Library, including Marvel graphic novels. This dynamic collaboration—which debuts just in time for New York Comic Con—marks the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man’s first comic book appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15 and emphasizes the importance of reading, knowledge, and libraries to Peter Parker’s crime-fighting comic book adventures. Images of Spider-Man—alongside Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy, two other iconic web-slingers—will be featured on the card, as well as on upcoming banners outside the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and the windows of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), exciting patrons of all ages to tap into the unique power of reading, comics, and libraries to discover their inner super hero. Details about the card and related activities are available online: nypl.org/beyondamazing
The Spider-Man card follows in the footsteps of previous library cards issued for the beloved children’s book The Snowy Day and the Library’s “Knowledge Is Power” card; aiming to help New Yorkers discover their full potential by tapping into the power of everything NYPL has to offer—millions of books to help readers scale new heights, a web of information via free computers and internet access, and a super-team of library staff—all available at your friendly neighborhood library.
The release of the Spider-Man card also marks the one-year anniversary of the Library’s decision to eliminate fines as a way to remove barriers to accessing the Library for all New Yorkers. This historic move was even a plot point in Marvel Comics’ Amazing Spider-Man #900, released on July 27. In a special story written by Daniel Kibblesmith, drawn by David Lopez, and colored by Nathan Fairbairn, Peter Parker returns a large stack of overdue books to the Library after learning of the elimination of late fines. Readers can check out Amazing Spider-Man #900 in a special bonus release on Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s premier digital comics subscription service.
The launch of the special-edition card also marks the start of the Library’s Open House week, which begins October 11. The card will be available to new and current patrons free on a first-come, first-serve basis at all NYPL branches, located throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Libraries will be hosting a variety of programs and events throughout the week, as well as featuring book displays and reading recommendations from a special reading list curated by NYPL staff.
“Reading is a superpower—one that provides everyone with the ability to learn, to be inspired, and understand the world more fully,” said New York Public Library President Anthony W. Marx. “At The New York Public Library we remain dedicated to providing books and resources that help New Yorkers reach new heights and working with Marvel on this exciting, limited-edition Spider-Man card reinforces the exceptional accomplishments people can achieve when they have access to information. It also states unequivocally that we think our patrons are ‘beyond amazing.’"
“Marvel’s history has always been rooted in telling stories on the page. And to many people, those stories taught them the joy and power of reading, whether it was their first comic book or graphic novel at a young age or the first time they shared their passion for Marvel comics with their friends and families,” said Marvel Vice President of Licensed Publishing Sven Larsen. “With so many of our most iconic moments and characters established in New York City, we’re thrilled to work with The New York Public Library to invite even more people to dive into Marvel and find their own favorites across Spider-Man’s legacy.”
NYPL’s Teens 360º Initiative
Graphic novels, comics, and manga titles are among the most popular materials checked out by teen users at the Library, the release of the Spider-Man card is a key component of The launch of The New York Public Library’s new initiative, Teens 360º codifies the Library’s abiding commitment to enhancing and expanding services and spaces for young adults, which in the years to come will include: greatly expanding the number of dedicated teen centers in The New York Public Library service area, developing programs focused on digital literacy and technology skills, and providing holistic support for teens—who have faced unprecedented challenges and changes over the last several years, especially during the pandemic—from school support, to college and career readiness, to mental health resources. This work is part of the Library’s overall commitment to New Yorkers and education programs, led by the Merryl H. and James S. Tisch Director of The New York Public Library, and its mission to support education outside of the classroom, and ensure knowledge and opportunities are accessible to all.
NYPL’s Professional Day for Librarians and Educators at NYCC
In support of educators seeking resources to use comics in their classrooms, the Library will be hosting a Professional Day on October 6 for Librarians and Educators at New York Comic Con presented by its Center for Educators & Schools. The day will consist of fifteen hour-long sessions offered between 10:30 AM and 5 PM. Attendees will hear directly from other educators how they use comics in the classroom, ranging in subjects from civics to physics. The majority of the sessions offer CTLE (continuing education) credits and New York State teachers can earn up to 3 credit hours for attending.
About The New York Public Library
For over 125 years, The New York Public Library has been a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With over 90 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library receives approximately 16 million visits through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org. To offer this wide array of free programming, The New York Public Library relies on both public and private funding. Learn more about how to support the Library at nypl.org/support.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit marvel.com. © 2022 MARVEL
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