Events

Celebrate National Poetry Month with NYPL and Poetry Society of New York This April, join us for writing workshops across the three boroughs, uplifting poetry of all types; free verse, form, and everything in between! How to Change Your Life: Poetry Society of New York Poet Venus Solomon in Residence Through a careful analysis of art from Rodin, Rilke, Oliver, and Butler, we will learn how to change our lives. The poets have been having a secret conversation throughout the millennia — would y…

Celebrate National Poetry Month with NYPL and Poetry Society of New York This April, join us for writing workshops across the three boroughs, uplifting poetry of all types; free verse, form, and everything in between! How to Change Your Life: Writing Workshop with Poet Venus Solomon in Residence Through a careful analysis of art from Rodin, Rilke, Oliver, and Butler, we will learn how to change our lives. The poets have been having a secret conversation throughout the millennia — would you li…

Celebrate National Poetry Month with NYPL and Poetry Society of New York This April, join us for writing workshops across the three boroughs, uplifting poetry of all types; free verse, form, and everything in between! How to Change Your Life: Poetry Society of New York Poet Venus Solomon in Residence Through a careful analysis of art from Rodin, Rilke, Oliver, and Butler, we will learn how to change our lives. The poets have been having a secret conversation throughout the millennia — would y…

Into knitting and/or crochet? Join us with The Phoenix NYC for this in-person program to work on a project in the company of fellow crafters! Our instructor will be Daniel Thornton, a seasoned teacher, knitting Youtuber and contributer to two how-to books on knitting. It is highly recommended that you bring your own yarn and needles. The Phoenix NYC is a nonprofit that builds community with people in recovery, are sober or sober-curious, and their families, friends, and allies. This program is…

Author Caoilinn Hughes joins us to discuss her new novel, The Alternatives, with fellow author Brandon Taylor. This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor. The Flattery sisters were plunged prematurely into adulthood when their parents died in tragic circumstances. Now in their thirties—all single, all with PhDs—they are each attempting to do meaningful work in a rapidly foundering world. The four lead disparate, distanced lives, from cla…

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…

Into knitting and/or crochet? Join us with The Phoenix NYC for this in-person program to work on a project in the company of fellow crafters! Our instructor will be Daniel Thornton, a seasoned teacher, knitting Youtuber and contributer to two how-to books on knitting. It is highly recommended that you bring your own yarn and needles. The Phoenix NYC is a nonprofit that builds community with people in recovery, are sober or sober-curious, and their families, friends, and allies. This program is…