Welcome to our biweekly update on events happening during the next two weeks at the Library. With 92 locations across New York City, a lot is happening at The New York Public Library. We're highlighting some of our events—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 our round-up in your inbox, sign up here. We look forward to seeing you at the Library.

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10/18: Nonstop Metropolis: The Library welcomes author Rebecca Solnit, geographer Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, essayist Garnette Cadogan, and authors Luc Sante and Suketu Mehta to discuss their new project, Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas.  Celeste Bartos Forum, 7 PM.

10/26: T.C. Boyle: The illustrious American author of World's End talks dystopia, survival, sex, and human frailty in conjunction with his newest novel, The Terranauts. Celeste Bartos Forum, 7 PM.

10/27: Art Spiegelman: The author of Maus, one of the most profound and heartwrenching graphic novels of all time, comes to the Library to discuss his remastering of another visual war story in Si Lewen's Parade: An Artist's Odyssey. Celeste Bartos Forum, 7 PM.

The Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers

10/27: Chronicle of a Last Summer: Yasmine El Rashidi and Robyn Creswell: Former Cullman Center fellows Yasmine El Rashidi and Robyn Creswell discuss Chronicle of a Last Summer, El Rashidi's novel about contemporary political strife in Cairo, Egypt, as seen through the experience of a young woman over the course of three summers from childhood to adulthood. Berger Forum, 7 PM.

The Schomburg Center

10/19: Cave Canem 20th Anniversary and Black Power 50 Present "Freedom Now!": As part of the Schomburg's year-long exploration of the Black Power Movement, and the 20th anniversary of black literary non-profit Cave Canem, the two institutions present a performance of poetry, song, and more based on the musical composition of jazz composer and drummer Max Roach’s 1961 "Freedom Now Suite." The Schomburg Center, 7 PM.

10/24: Architects of Their Own Liberation: African Americans and Abolition: The Lapidus Center presents historians Manisha Sinha and Eric Foner in conversation on Sinha's book The Slaves Cause: A History of Abolition, which documents the central influence of slave uprisings to the abolitionist movement. The Schomburg Center, 6:30 PM.

10/25: Ed Talks: Nadia Lopez: Learn the inspiring true story of Mott Hall Bridges Academy in Brownsville, New York from its principal and founder, Nadia Lopez, as she strives to inspire and educate in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the country. The Schomburg Center, 6 PM. 

The Library for the Performing Arts

10/20: Wild Lines: Jane Ira Bloom Plays Emily Dickinson: Award winning soprano saxophonist/composer Jane Ira Bloom presents the New York premiere of “Wild Lines,” her new work for jazz quartet and spoken word, inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Bruno Walter Auditorium, 6 PM.

10/29: Curtain Up Sing Along Show and Tell: To commemorate the opening of the Curtain Up exhibition, The Library presents a sing along show and tell, featuring beloved show tunes from the Tony Award and Olivier Award winning musicals of the last 40 years, as well as artifacts from the creation process of several hit shows. LPA Cafe, 7 PM.

Mid-Manhattan Library

10/29: Observed: Katherine Knauer in Conversation with Stacy C. Hollander: Katherine Knauer, artist and quilt maker, and Stacy C. Hollander, Deputy Director and Chief Curator at American Folk Art Museum, converse about Knauer's exhibitions at the Mid-Manhattan Library as well as the broader history of the important quilt making tradition in America. The Corner Room, 2:30 PM.

Science, Industry, and Business Library

10/20: Bernie Swain: What Made Me Who I Am: With no experience or plan, Bernie Swain quit his job in 1980 to start a lecture agency. He is now the Chairman of Washington Speakers Bureau, the largest and most respected speakers bureau in the world, and has represented numerous prominent figures over the course of his career. Come hear this self-made entrpreneur discuss his success and his life story at the Library. Conference Room 018, 6 PM.

10/22: Life Insurance: The Foundation of a Family's Financial Security: For many families with one income or one caregiver, life insurance is an absolute necessity, yet many breadwinners lack sufficient coverage or have none altogether. Daniel G. Mazzola examines types of life insurance, the expense involved, and the amount which should satisfy the needs of families under various circumstances. Conference Room 018, 12 PM.

Bronx Library Center

10/26: Live From El Bronx: A Latino Rebels Radio Special Event: For the first time, Latino Rebels Radio will record their weekly podcast taping in front of a live audience at the Bronx Library Center. The distinguished panel includes New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, author Charlie Vázquez, playwright and actress Liza Colón-Zayas, En Foco Interim Executive Director Bill Aguado, and librarian Ramon Da Silva in conversation on Puerto Rican identity in the changing Bronx. Bronx Library Center, 6:30 PM.

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