Events

Join us, as we show you how to research and recreate historic routes with NYPL's collections! You will learn what types of material are useful for researching this topic and how to search for these materials within NYPL's collections. With these tools, you will see how you can utilize this information in genealogy, local history research, writing projects, and many more. Registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Greyhound Bus Terminal, 33rd and 34th Streets between Seventh and E…

Perlin chronicles the rich linguistic history of New York City and raises the alarm on the growing threats to its endangered languages. In Language City, Ross Perlin, co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance, follows six speakers of little-known and overlooked languages deep into their communities to learn how they are maintaining and reviving their languages against overwhelming odds. He also warns of the growing political threats and the onslaught of “killer languages” like English a…

Examine the ways that Jewish immigrants navigated discriminatory American immigration laws at the end of the 19th century. In 1891, the United States Congress made it possible for the government to classify newly arrived immigrants as "desirable" or "undesirable." Among the determining factors were disability as well as a lack of economic security that increased the likelihood of depending on government resources. American Jewish community leader’s led multifaceted efforts against this. Using t…

To honor the 125th anniversary of the Library’s Slavic and East European collections, the award-winning expert on Russian history Stephen Kotkin delivers an original lecture on Russia’s possible futures. Vladimir Putin turned 71 on the same day that Hamas attacked Israel. Several weeks later, the Russian Federation president announced his intention to stand for a fifth term in elections that took place in March of this year. Putin’s predetermined victory will keep him in office until 2030, when…

This event will take place in person at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 476 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10018 Register Here About this event 2 hours 30 minutes Join The New York Public Library's Center for Educators and Schools for a special screening of The Truth About Reading (2023). This powerful documentary explores the current state of literacy across the nation, shedding light on challenges and opportunities for parents, teachers and students. Following the screening, we will…

REGISTER FOR REMINDERS NOW! View the livestream on NYPL's Teen Banned Book Club page on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 3 PM ET. Join bestselling author Stacey Lee, The New York Public Library, and teens across the country for a special virtual discussion of The Downstairs Girl, the latest title in our national Teen Banned Book Club. Do You Have Questions for the Authors? Email us: booksforall@nypl.org Get the Book Today—Free! Readers anywhere in the U.S. can borrow The Downstairs Girl for f…

Nelia Kukovalska discusses her work as Director General of St. Sophia of Kyiv, the largest museum complex in Ukraine. The St. Sophia of Kyiv National Conservation Area comprises six museums of mostly monastic buildings in and around Kyiv. The crown jewel of the group is the St. Sophia Cathedral. A designated UNESCO World Heritage site, it is arguably one of the most important Christian shrines in Western Europe and a monument of Ukrainian architecture. As the war in Ukraine persists and Russia…

Founded in 1851, The New York Times is one of the most circulated newspapers in the United States and at the New York Public Library.This class will teach you how to access the newspaper in all its available formats including digital content (database), print, and in microfilm. While we will focus on the New York Times, the tips shared in this session will be applicable to other newspaper titles in the Library's collections. By the end of this class, you will be able to: Conduct a basic searc…

The groundbreaking translator and professor of classics reads from and discusses her masterful new English version of the greatest literary landmark of antiquity. Emily Wilson spent nearly a decade wrestling with her translation of the great Homeric epic, The Iliad, which she calls, “the most gripping and heartbreaking work of literature I know.” The poem, she writes, “evokes human greatness and human vulnerability…even now, when I turn back to lines I have read hundreds of times already, I f…

Calling All Teens! Explore exciting career paths and learn important job skills at The New York Public Library's annual Career Resources Fair for Teens! Explore resources from the Library and our partner organizations about entering the workforce after graduation, the range of career paths open to you, and the skills you'll need wherever you end up. This event will feature an expo-style fair, workshops, giveaways, and more! We look forward to seeing you there. For more information and to reg…

Mukherjee speaks with fellow author Hanya Yanagihara about his latest book, an explosive novel about the ramifications of choice. Neel Mukherjee has been called “one of the most original and talented authors working today.” In his new novel, Choice, he assembles a set of connected narratives that ask us how free we really are to make our own choices. From a London-based publisher set adrift by questions of how to live ethically, to an impoverished family on the West Bengal—Bangladesh border u…

Sullivan’s new book examines two enigmas: Timothy O’Sullivan, America’s most famous war photographer, and the landscapes he captured. There is little information available on the personal life of Timothy O’Sullivan, but you know his work even if you don’t know his name: A Harvest of Death, taken at Gettysburg, is an icon of the Civil War. His images conveyed the destructive power of modern warfare while elevating photography from mechanical process to fine art. In his new book—a blend of memo…

This event is online only. Register About this event 1 hour Join The New York Public Library’s Center for Educators and Schools and Kareen Khubchandani in a conversation about the so-called “dangers” of drag, which has been challenged by our society for a number of motives and reasons, to confront misconceptions, challenge censorship, and discuss how we can work toward a more equitable future for all. Educator, scholar, and performer Kareem Khubchandani will guide audiences through th…

This event is online only. Experienced librarians demonstrate the steps involved in starting your family history research. Learn about essential research methods and strategies, how to identify and locate relevant records, and the library’s genealogy resources. To join this online class, Register here Live captioning is provided. An African American family reading books (NYPL Digital Collections)

The renowned novelist and the revered artist discuss their new book, a unique collaboration that explores the hidden history of the plant world. Pre-order your copy of An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children and get your free ticket now! Jamaica Kincaid and Kara Walker come together to share their new book, a one-of-a-kind production entitled An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children. It is an inventive and surprising survey about what our gardens reveal. Kincaid offers an A…

Join an archivist from the Manuscripts and Archives division for an introduction to archival research at The New York Public Library. This class will help researchers learn more about searching and accessing the Library’s archival collections. After completing this course, participants will be able to navigate the Library’s collection guides, identify relevant archival collections, formulate research questions, and gain a better understanding of how primary sources fit into the research process.…

This event is online only. Join us, as we show you how to navigate the collection at NYPL's Map Division. You will learn how maps can be utilized in your research and with other materials, how to navigate our catalogs to locate maps effectively, and how to search additional cartographic digital databases. Registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. America Borealis 1699. Image ID 1693835

Whether you're new to the Library or just need a refresher, this in-person class will cover the basics of using all the resources that our flagship library at 42nd Street has to offer. This session serves as a baseline introduction for researchers of all levels, and a tour of the Rose Main Reading Room will follow. What you will learn: How to find and request materials. How to search our catalog and databases How to connect with Library staff for assistance How to feel confident conductin…

This event is online only. In this class we explore the history of how your ancestors became citizens of the United States of America, the kinds of records they generated when they did so, what information those records contain, and where you can find them. To join this online class, Register here Live captioning is provided.

Tóibín discusses the continuing story of Eilis Lacey in his long awaited follow-up to the bestselling and beloved Brooklyn. Twenty years after the events of Brooklyn, it is the spring of 1976 and the Irish expat Eilis Lacey is now married to Tony Fiorello with two teenage children and living on a cul-de-sac in Lindenhurst, Long Island, among Tony’s parents and his brothers and their wives and children. The huge extended family lives together, works together, eats and plays together. One day,…

Join us for The New York Public Library's annual Job Fair & Expo on Friday, May 17, at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building in midtown Manhattan. Register Now! Discover Career Opportunities Connect with recruiters and HR managers to find open positions, network with companies and organizations, and get valuable job training information. More than 60 employers and community-based workforce development organizations have confirmed, including: Administration For Children's Services Blac…

This event is online only. Register About this event 1 hour Join The New York Public Library’s Center for Educators and Schools in taking a close look at how Black Americans navigated the complex history of emancipation through primary sources from our free curriculum guide, To Make Public Our Joy: Black New Yorkers Commemorating Emancipation, 1808–1865. This will be followed with a look into video oral histories from HistoryMakers, an extensive database of oral histories spanning dec…

Join us for an introductory session on utilizing the New York Public Library's vast collections for biography research. In this session, you will specifically learn about: common source types for biographical research where and how to find these materials in multiple formats at the Library specialized strategies for fine-tuning your search how to connect with librarians for additional support This session is especially suitable for beginner researchers, those new to NYPL, and those look…

The acclaimed investor and climate champion shares his unique and unvarnished perspective on how each of us can all fight climate change. Pre-order your copy of Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War and get your free ticket now! In his new book, Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War, Tom Steyer argues that our only hope in the battle against climate change is to unite together to take action in a collective movement. Steyer has been on the forefront of the cl…

Join us, as we show you how to research and recreate historic routes with NYPL's collections! You will learn what types of material are useful for researching this topic and how to search for these materials within NYPL's collections. With these tools, you will see how you can utilize this information in genealogy, local history research, writing projects, and many more. Registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Greyhound Bus Terminal, 33rd and 34th Streets between Seventh and E…

New York Public Library Central Information This event is online only. In this online class, Dorot Jewish Divison staff will help you get started researching Jewish Studies topics at the New York Public Library. You’ll learn how to make the most of a research visit to the Library by refining a research topic and navigating our catalog to discover our vast and varied collections and services. Participants will also learn about essential electronic resources available at the Library and from h…

Join an archivist from the Manuscripts and Archives division for an introduction to archival research at The New York Public Library. This class will help researchers learn more about searching and accessing the Library’s archival collections. After completing this course, participants will be able to navigate the Library’s collection guides, identify relevant archival collections, formulate research questions, and gain a better understanding of how primary sources fit into the research process.…

This event will take place in person at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Join the Print Department curator to view the most recent additions to the Print Collection. Come learn about how both contemporary and historical prints help shape the direction of this continually growing collection. Participants will also learn how to make an appointment in the department’s reading room for research or viewing objects.

Discover genealogical resources at the New York Public Library with an exploration of vital records and the census. First, learn how to search for and find your ancestors on birth, marriage, and death certificates. Next, we'll explore the history of the U.S. Federal Census, explore what other types of census records exist, and offer a variety of search strategies to use in your genealogy research. This class is online only. To join this class, Register here Captioning is provided. New…

This event is online only. Registration is required. Please click HERE to register. Whether you're new to the Library or need a refresher, this virtual class will cover the basics of using all the resources that our flagship library at 42nd Street has to offer. No matter your level of expertise, it serves as a baseline introduction for all researchers and will equip you with the knowledge you need to make visits to the Library productive and fulfilling. What you will learn: How to find a…

Fri, June 21 | 6:30–9 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Astor Hall Calling all teens! Come hang out and dance the night away at Manhattan Anti-Prom, the Library's annual celebration for teens, featuring music, art activities, snacks, and more. Special outfits are optional… but always encouraged! Anti-Prom welcomes and celebrates young people of all sexualities and gender identities and expressions. Featuring a special fashion show by student designers from the High School of Fashion Indust…

Deerhead Diner, Jackson Heights. Bill Barvin Location Photograph Archive. IMAGE ID: 5210090. This event is online only. “Local history” research pursues the textures, details, and character that flesh out a specific time and place in history. Writers, biographers, historians, filmmakers, genealogists, academics, podcasters, armchair enthusiasts – really anyone looking to probe the mysterium of the heretofore – regularly come to the Milstein Division at NYPL to research local history. Resea…

Julia Foulkes, Instructor This is a week-long seminar taking place from July 15th to July 19th. In 1961, Jane Jacobs wrote about the “sidewalk ballet” on her street in the West Village while, uptown, the largest performing arts complex in the world arose amidst the rubble of a demolished neighborhood. Lincoln Center embalmed in marble this new attention to the arts—their prestige and inherited privilege. Backlash to the complex’s grandeur and cost prompted the mayor to create a municipal offic…

Claire Luchette, Instructor This is a week-long seminar taking place from July 22nd to July 26th. A good story, Joy Williams writes, “...never soothes or comforts. It is no prescription, neither is it diversionary, although it can and should enchant while it explodes in the reader's face.” In this class, we’ll examine ways of captivating the reader—at both the line level, with language and details, and the story level, with characterization and narrative momentum—and we’ll spend time exploring…

Whether you're new to the Library or just need a refresher, this in-person class will cover the basics of using all the resources that our flagship library at 42nd Street has to offer. This session serves as a baseline introduction for researchers of all levels, and a tour of the Rose Main Reading Room will follow. What you will learn: How to find and request materials. How to search our catalog and databases How to connect with Library staff for assistance How to feel confident conductin…

This event is online only. Registration is required. Please click HERE to register. Whether you're new to the Library or need a refresher, this virtual class will cover the basics of using all the resources that our flagship library at 42nd Street has to offer. No matter your level of expertise, it serves as a baseline introduction for all researchers and will equip you with the knowledge you need to make visits to the Library productive and fulfilling. What you will learn: How to find a…