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50 YEARS OF HIP-HOP

Just Dropped! NYPL's Special-Edition Hip-Hop Library Card

Don't miss a beat! Visit one of our branches today to get your own limited-edition hip-hop library card—while supplies last.

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  • Celebrate 50 Years of Hip-Hop with Events & More

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What's On

  • Author Talks & Conversations

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  • Hip-Hop Film Festival: 50 Years of Culture

    Starts Fri, Aug 11

    Schomburg Center

    In front of a young boy, a television, topped with a crown at a jaunty angle, shows a collage of hip-hop icons including Biggie Smalls, Salt-n-Pepa, Tupac, and Missy Elliott. Below, it reads: Hip Hop Film Festival 50 Years of Culture.

  • Harlem's Finest | Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

    Tues, Aug 15 | 6 PM

    Schomburg Center

    Against a yellow background, a photo of Maurice Hines dancing. In the middle, there is dark brown lettering stating, Maurice Hines, Bring Them Back. On the lower left, a smaller image of Hines standing next to his brother.

  • Hip-Hop Film Festival: 50 Years of Culture

    Starts Fri, Aug 11

    Schomburg Center

    In front of a young boy, a television, topped with a crown at a jaunty angle, shows a collage of hip-hop icons including Biggie Smalls, Salt-n-Pepa, Tupac, and Missy Elliott. Below, it reads: Hip Hop Film Festival 50 Years of Culture.

  • Harlem's Finest | Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

    Tues, Aug 15 | 6 PM

    Schomburg Center

    Against a yellow background, a photo of Maurice Hines dancing. In the middle, there is dark brown lettering stating, Maurice Hines, Bring Them Back. On the lower left, a smaller image of Hines standing next to his brother.
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