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Nov 15: Kelly Street Garden edit-a-thon
[edit]| November 15: Kelly Street Garden edit-a-thon | |
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 You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for an urban gardening-themed edit-a-thon at the Kelly Street Garden in Longwood in the Bronx. This is the third event in the Community Garden series and is part of a collective project of remembrance. All are welcome, new and experienced! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Photography Policy. Meeting info:
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 19:49, 9 November 2025 (UTC)
ArbCom 2025 Elections voter message
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Books & Bytes – Issue 71
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Issue 71, September–October 2025
- Spotlight: 1Lib1Ref 2025 in Nigeria
- Frankfurt Book Fair
- Tech tip: Wikipedia Library access template
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Dec 5: Foundation and Friends' Free Culture Friday
[edit]| December 5: Free Culture Friday | |
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 You are invited to Foundation and Friends' Free Culture Friday at Prime Produce on Friday, December 5. This event will be held upstairs in the Cybernetics Library and will feature a reception with Wikimedia Foundation staff in the afternoon, followed by a more informal gathering for editing and socializing into the evening. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome!
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:30, 2 December 2025 (UTC)
Sun Jan 25: Wikipedia Day NYC 2026
[edit]| January 25: Wikipedia Day | |
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 You are invited to Wikipedia Day 2026, hosted by Wikimedia NYC at City Tech in Brooklyn. Help us celebrate the 25th birthday of Wikipedia! Together we will explore the past, present, and future of the free knowledge movement, and celebrate all the people, communities and ideas that make Wikipedia possible. Eventbrite registration is required for entry: Register here We'll also have a session of 3-5 minute lightning talks and we invite community members to sign up for one, though space is somewhat limited.
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 01:51, 6 January 2026 (UTC)
Books & Bytes – Issue 72
[edit]Issue 72, November–December 2025
- Renewed partnerships
- Spotlight: Strengthening Wikimedia Collaborations with and for Open Science
Sent by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of The Wikipedia Library team – 12:43, 29 January 2026 (UTC)
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Feb 25: WikiWednesday Salon + WCNA scholarship Feb 15 deadline
[edit]| February 15: WikiConference North America scholarship deadline February 25: WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce | |
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 WikiWednesday is back, and please register soon if you want a scholarship for this year's WikiConference North America, being held in September 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada! You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, with an online-based participation option also available. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Photography Policy. Meeting info:
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 23:25, 9 February 2026 (UTC)
Books & Bytes – Issue 73
[edit]Issue 73, January–February 2026
- Four new partnerships
- User survey thanks
Sent by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of The Wikipedia Library team – 12:05, 11 March 2026 (UTC)
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Wiki-Play Friday tomorrow, plus April 16 CUNY Archives Editathon and April 29 WikiWednesday Salon
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 Join Wikimedia NYC tomorrow for Wiki-Play Friday (2-6pm, drop-in whenever) on April 10, a pop-up exhibition and laboratory of wiki-based immersive design gaming at the World Trade Center Oculus in Lower Manhattan: Next week on Thu April 16 at CUNY City Tech in Downtown Brooklyn (12:30-4pm): And the last Wednesday evening of the month, WikiWednesday makes its glorious return to Prime Produce on West 54th Street in Hell's Kitchen: |
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:58, 9 April 2026 (UTC)
April 29: WikiWednesday NYC Salon
[edit]| April 29: WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce | |
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You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, with an online-based participation option also available. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! Featuring this salon, a facilitated discussion on Wikidata, notability, and GLAM! All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Photography Policy. Meeting info:
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 20:15, 24 April 2026 (UTC)
May 27: WikiWednesday NYC Salon, focus on wiki+law school and wiki+ai
[edit]| May 27: WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce | |
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You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, with an online-based participation option also available. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! Featuring this salon, a presentation on on whether Wikipedia can replace law school. And also, a facilitated group discussion on the proper place of AI in the wiki-verse. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Photography Policy. Meeting info:
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 15:38, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
Books & Bytes – Issue 74
[edit]Issue 74, March–April 2026
- New partnership: Swissdox
- User survey results
Sent by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of The Wikipedia Library team – 10:34, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
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June 24: WikiWednesday NYC Salon, Pride Month Edition
[edit]| June 24: WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce | |
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You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, with an online-based participation option also available. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! This month's salon is a special Pride Month edition. Help us contribute to the Wiki Loves Pride global campaign and discuss how we can better represent LGBTQ+ issues on Wikimedia platforms. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Photography Policy. Meeting info:
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 02:37, 20 June 2026 (UTC)
July 10: Free Culture Friday / Wiki Loves Fútbol Watch Party
[edit]| July 10: Free Culture Friday @ Prime Produce | |
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 You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Free Culture Friday / Wiki Loves Fútbol World Cup Watch Party at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! This special event will feature starting at 1:30 pm a Wikimedia Foundation meet-and-greet bringing together local staff and community, and then at 3 pm a Wiki Loves Fútbol watch party and edit-a-thon for the Second Quarter-Final, 2026 FIFA World Cup (Q137545497). All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Photography Policy. Meeting info:
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 19:58, 30 June 2026 (UTC)
Books & Bytes – Issue 75
[edit]Issue 75, May–June 2026
- New partnerships: The Telegraph, Marg, The Tribune newspapers
- Tech tip: Expired partnerships
Sent by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of The Wikipedia Library team – 14:43, 17 July 2026 (UTC)
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July 29: WikiWednesday NYC Salon, Post-Wikimania Edition
[edit]| July 29: WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce | |
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You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, with an online-based participation option also available. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! This month's salon will feature stories from our local Wikimedia community, a session with Annie Rauwerda of Depths of Wikipedia, plus fresh recaps from members who just returned from Wikimania 2026 in Paris. All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Photography Policy. Meeting info:
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 21:57, 25 July 2026 (UTC)
WikiNYC Sun Aug 9: Roosevelt Island Wiknic 2026
[edit]| August 9: Wiknic @ Roosevelt Island | |
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 You are invited to the picnic anyone can edit on Roosevelt Island, at Southpoint Park. Please dress for the weather/sun and bring a blanket (or two) or a lawn chair for seating; we will be having this picnic on the grass. Sunshades are also welcome. Bring some potluck as well as some board games to add to the fun! All are welcome, new and experienced! Sunday, August 9, 2026 Wiknic @ Roosevelt Island
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 01:51, 7 August 2026 (UTC)
Aug 26 WikiWednesday NYC Salon + Membership and Events Manager hiring
[edit]| We're hiring: Wikimedia NYC Membership and Events Manager | |
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| August 26: WikiWednesday @ Prime Produce | |
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You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our WikiWednesday Salon at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, with an online-based participation option also available. No experience of anything at all is required. All are welcome! This month's theme will be: "Meet your chapter board members, grow the local community!" All attendees are subject to Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Photography Policy. Meeting info:
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 03:26, 18 August 2026 (UTC)
Sep 30: Wikimedia NYC Annual Election Meeting
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You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our Annual Election & Members Meeting, in-person at Prime Produce in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan and also via Zoom. The Members' Meeting is similar to other WikiWednesday meetups, except that its primary function is to elect new members to the Board of Directors. We will elect three board seats – half of the elected seats on the board – and the elected board can appoint up to five more board members. As part of the Members Meeting, we will also focus on the Wikimedia NYC Programs Plan for the coming year, the Financial Report, and how to participate in our chapter member committees for Tech and Engagement. Election info:
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--Wikimedia New York City Team via MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:51, 18 September 2026 (UTC)
Books & Bytes – Issue 76
[edit]Issue 76, July–August 2026
- New partnership: The Chronicle of Higher Education
- New Partnership Manager joins the team
- Spotlight: TWL page on Meta
Sent by MediaWiki message delivery on behalf of The Wikipedia Library team – 11:44, 23 September 2026 (UTC)
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