Past Programs
- Stephen Kotkin: Six Futures of Russia—Why We Need History (and Libraries)April 24, 2024 - 7:00pmTo 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.Read More ›
- Ross Perlin with Suketu Mehta: Language CityApril 18, 2024 - 7:00pmPerlin chronicles the rich linguistic history of New York City and raises the alarm on the growing threats to its endangered languages. Read More ›
- Hillary Rodham Clinton with Jennifer WeinerMarch 27, 2024 - 7:00pmThe former Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and First Lady takes the stage at LIVE for a candid and in-depth conversation. Read More ›
- Justice Stephen Breyer: Choosing Pragmatism Over TextualismMarch 26, 2024 - 7:00pmThe retired Supreme Court justice delivers the annual Robert B. Silvers Lecture.Read More ›
- Marilynne Robinson with Ayana Mathis: Reading GenesisMarch 20, 2024 - 7:00pmThe legendary novelist and essayist discusses her vital new interpretation of the Book of Genesis.Read More ›
- Sasha Issenberg with Maggie Haberman: The Lie DetectivesMarch 18, 2024 - 7:00pmOn the eve of primaries in Florida, Ohio, and Arizona, Issenberg speaks with the New York Times' senior political correspondent about how political campaigns can fight back against disinformation.Read More ›
- The Library After Hours: Arctic EditionMarch 15, 2024 - 7:00pmJoin us at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building for the city’s most cerebral happy hour.Read More ›
- Lyn Slater with Chloé Cooper Jones: How to Be OldMarch 12, 2024 - 7:00pmThe fashion and culture influencer reflects on life in her 60s; a sometimes glamorous, sometimes turbulent decade.Read More ›
- Ruha Benjamin with Rujeko Hockley: ImaginationMarch 4, 2024 - 7:00pmBenjamin examines the power of our imagination to challenge systems of oppression and to create a world in which everyone can thrive.Read More ›
- Christian McBride with Nelson George: The Movement RevisitedFebruary 26, 2024 - 7:00pmThe Grammy-winning bassist and composer speaks on his work at the intersection of art and advocacy.Read More ›
- Dawoud Bey with Siddhartha Mitter: ElegyFebruary 21, 2024 - 7:00pmThe photographer discusses his searches for “the unseen Black presence” among the landscapes of the United States.Read More ›
- Álvaro Enrigue with Marie Arana: You Dreamed of EmpiresFebruary 6, 2024 - 7:00pmThe author of Sudden Death returns with a new novel that reimagines the destinies of Tenochtitlan.Read More ›
- Heather Cox Richardson with Andrew Delbanco: Democracy AwakeningFebruary 1, 2024 - 7:00pmThe historian and author kicks off LIVE from NYPL in 2024 with a discussion on the precarious past and future of American democracy.Read More ›
- The Library After Hours: UncensoredDecember 15, 2023 - 7:00pmJoin us at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building for the city’s most cerebral happy hour.Read More ›
- Lesbian Poetic Traditions: Judy Grahn, Julie R. Enszer, JP Howard, and Alicia Mountain December 6, 2023 - 7:00pmThe iconic feminist poet Judy Grahn re-explores the traditions of lesbian poetry from Sappho to Pat Parker and beyond. Read More ›
- Outrageous: Kliph Nesteroff with Marc MaronNovember 29, 2023 - 7:00pmThe historian of modern comedy speaks with the standup and WTF host about his expansive new history of showbiz and the culture wars. Read More ›
- The ABCs of Book Banning with Sheila Nevins, Jonathan Friedman, Nikki Giovanni, Grace Linn, Peter Parnell & Jill TwissNovember 28, 2023 - 7:00pmJoin producer and director Sheila Nevins for a screening of her new documentary short that gives voice to those most impacted by today’s waves of book banning: kids.Read More ›
- Far from Over: The Fight for the Equal Rights AmendmentNovember 14, 2023 - 7:00pmPoliticians and activists at the forefront of the movement discuss the continuing push for gender equality.Read More ›
- Tony Shalhoub, Hiba Abid, and Randa Jarrar: The Prophet at 100 and Arab American Writing in New YorkNovember 8, 2023 - 7:00pmOn the centenary of Kahlil Gibran’s best-selling work of mystical prose-poetry, actors and writers perform readings and discuss the elusive legacy of his most famous book.Read More ›
- Mary Beard with Tim Gunn: Emperor of RomeNovember 3, 2023 - 7:00pmBeard returns to the Library to talk with her biggest fan about her long-awaited follow up to the international bestseller SPQR.Read More ›
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