11K views · 382 reactions | A slice of New York City, 1903. “…Landing at Ellis Island,” a Thomas Edison film, illustrates the world of reformer Jacob Riis & is part of our exhibit, "Jacob Riis: Revealing How the Other Half Lives." www.loc.gov/exhibits/jacob-riis/multimedia.html?loclr=fbloc | The Library of Congress | Facebook

5.3K views | Join the West End's favourite leading lady Kerry Ellis, on Tuesday 22 May as she brings her UK Tour to Waterside. Celebrating 20 years since her West End debut, expect a huge range of songs from Wicked show stoppers to Queen, Ed Sheeran and more, telling stories from her illustrious career to date. Tickets at: watersidearts.org/kerryellis | Waterside Arts | Facebook

We stopped by the Ellis Library & Reference Center, where two exciting events are coming up back-to-back! 📚✨ First up is the Youth Maker’s Mart on Saturday, November 1st from 10 AM–2 PM — a special event showcasing young artisans from Kindergarten through 12th grade selling their handmade creations (and they keep 100% of their profits!). Then, don’t miss the Writers on the River Author Fair, the Monroe County Library System’s annual celebration of books, readers, and local authors — featuring o

7.3K views · 248 reactions | Immigrants on Ellis Island were...

9.4K views · 249 reactions | Today in History: immigrant receiving facility at Ellis Island opens doors, 1892. https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/january-01/?loclr=fbloc | The Library of Congress | Facebook