Welcome to our bi-weekly update on events happening during the next two weeks at The New York Public Library. With 92 locations across New York City, there's a lot going on! We're highlighting some of our events here, including author talks, free classes, community art shows, performances, concerts and exhibitions- and you can always find more at nypl.org/events. If you want to receive our round-up in your inbox, sign up here. We look forward to seeing you at the Library soon. 

Selected Events

4/17: Radical Feminism and LGBTQ History Martin Duberman: Visiting Scholar Marcia Gallo discusses the underappreciated impact of feminism on LGBTQ activism in the late 1960s and early 1970s.  6:30 PM, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

4/18: The Water Will Come: Jeff Goodell with Meehan Crist: Jeff Goodell combines science writing and first-person journalism to illustrate a climate crisis as it unfolds. 6:30 PM, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

4/18: Berenice Abbott: A Life in Photography: Julia van Haaften, founding curator of the Library's photography collection, returns to discuss her latest book, a comprehensive biography of iconic 20th-century American photographer Berenice Abbott. 6:30, PM Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

4/19: Fear City: Kim Phillips-Fein and Alexander Burns: Past Cullman Center Fellow Kim Phillips-Fein and New York Times reporter Alexander Burns discuss her latest book, Fear City: New York’s Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics, on the occasion of its paperback release. 7 PM, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

4/19: Author Visit: Jesse Andrews: Jesse Andrews, author of the 2012 debut Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and 2016's The Haters presents his 2018 novel, Munmun. 3 PM, Grand Concourse Library

4/20: Library After Hours: Revolutionary Journalism: Join us for the city’s most cerebral happy hour as we investigate the journalism of the 1960s. 7 PM, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

4/25: The Path Forward: A Future for Democracy? New York Public Library President Anthony Marx brings together political analysts from the right and left to ask what the future holds for American democracy and for democracies around the world. 6:30 PM, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

4/25: Bunny Mellon: Meryl Gordon with Walter Shapiro: Bunny Mellon: The Life of an American Style Legend pulls back the curtain on the American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK, served as a living witness to 20th Century American history, and operated in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art and fashion. 6:30 PM, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

4/30: The Bridge: Peter J. Tomasi with Laura McKinley:  In his new graphic novel, author Peter J. Tomasi and illustrator Sara Duvall show the building of the Brooklyn Bridge as it has never been seen before.  6:30 PM, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

5/1: Rachel Kushner with Paul Schrader: Prison Complex: Bestselling author Rachel Kushner comes to LIVE to discuss her most recent novel, The Mars Room, set in a women’s correctional facility deep within California’s central valley. She is joined in conversation by legendary screenwriter and director Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, American Gigolo). 7 PM, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Business, Career & Finance

4/18: Navigating the New World of Work: Today’s work landscape is constantly changing. Understand these shifts and discover the job opportunities created by such developments. 6 PM, Science, Industry and Business Library

4/19: Tama Kieves: Thriving Through Uncertainty: Inspirational coach, career transition expert, and author of Inspired and Unstoppable Tama Kieves guides you through life's uncertain times, helping you discover the hidden positives within difficulties. Online registration required. 6 PM, Science, Industry and Business Library

4/24: CEO Series: Derek Lidow: Derek Lidow created and sold his company for $100 million. He shares his latest book, Building on Bedrock, and discusses the who, what, when, where, how, how much, and why of successful entrepreneurs. Online registration required. 6 PM, Science, Industry and Business Library

4/27: Financial Planning Day: Join us for a day of workshops on a broad array of financial and life plan issues, a financial fair, financial or credit crisis counseling sessions, and demonstrations of Library resources. 10 AM, Science, Industry and Business Library

Celebrate NYC Immigrant Heritage Week - 4/17-4/28

4/17: Libraries Are for Everyone—from Anywhere: The New York Public Library joins New York City's celebration of Immigrant Heritage Week—praising the experiences and contributions of immigrants to our great city. On April 17, 1907, more immigrants entered the U.S. through Ellis Island than on any other day in history. In recognition of this, Immigrant Heritage Week starts  April 17. The Library is celebrating with special events through April 28.

4/25: African Immigrant Heritage Day: Honor the rich and diverse community of immigrants from Africa who contribute to our neighborhood of Harlem Heights. 11:30 AM, Harry Belafonte–115th Street Library

TechConnect

4/19: Featured Database: Ancestry Library Edition: In this hands-on demonstration, learn how to trace your family history using census records, vital records, military records, city directories, and much more! 10:30 AM, Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd Street

4/24: Finding a Job Online: Learn how to navigate the internet to find and apply for jobs including searching for job listings, filling out online application forms, and submitting electronic resumes. 10:30 AM, Tremont Library

4/25: Excel Genius Class 6: Lookup Functions: Excel Genius is a series for students with a fundamental knowledge of Excel who would like to gain a deeper understanding of the world’s most popular spreadsheet application. This class will cover different kinds of functions used to search for information in a database and work with the results. 2:30 PM, Muhlenberg Library

More Events

4/18: Let's Talk Democracy: Daring Democracy: 5 PM, 53rd Street Library

4/21: Sister Act: An Afternoon of Operatic Delights: 2:30 PM Library for the Peforming Arts

4/28: Beethoven String Quartet Marathon Presented by the Juilliard School: 11 AM Library for the Performing Arts

Apply to Our BridgeUP Program

Out-of-School Time Program for Teens: Looking to do something after school that is unlike anything you've done before? Then consider BridgeUP, the exciting Out-of-School Time program just for teens! BridgeUP scholars get tutoring, mentoring, and more in a creative environment at NYPL locations in upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Admissions are rolling and Scholars are accepted throughout the year. Students in the 10th and 11th grade can apply today!

Save the Date

5/4-5/6: Walking Tours: Walk with a Librarian, 12 Participating Branches

5/3: West: Carys Davies and Salvatore Scibona: 7 PM Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
 

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