NYPL Events: What's Happening 1/8–1/21

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

Selected Events

Oculus: Sally Wen Mao and Jenny Xie
Mao's new collection of poetry explores exile as a matter of distance and displacement, migration through time, and a reckoning with technology.
Tuesday, January 15 | 7 PM
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building7th Annual Black Comic Book Festival
Comic book fans of all ages are invited to participate in the 7th Annual Black Comic Book Festival featuring two days of interactive panel discussions, a vendor marketplace featuring exclusive titles by Black creators, a cosplay show, and more.
Friday and Saturday, January 18 & 19
Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureParis on the Brink: Mary McAuliffe with Laura Hughes
A deep dive into the creative renaissance in Paris between the two world wars revisits the City of Light when residents like Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway, Coco Chanel, and Josephine Baker were at their creative peaks.
Wednesday, January 16 | 6:30 PM
Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd StreetDirty Music and Other Delights
Virtuoso violinist Naho Parrini performs Dirty Music—Richard Pearson Thomas's electrifying concert for violin and burlesque band—on a program that also includes chamber music for strings and piano, and the premiere of new cabaret songs sung by Amy Gluck.
Saturday, January 19 | 2:30 PM
Library for the Performing ArtsCarleton Watkins: Tyler Green with Sarah Meister
Critic and podcast host Tyler Green explores the life of the great American photographer whose work helped to invent the American West.
Tuesday, January 22 | 6:30 PM
Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingLIVE from the NYPL
Prisoner: Jason Rezaian and David Remnick
Jason Rezaian, former Tehran bureau chief for the Washington Post, shares the harrowing tale of the 544 days he was held captive in Iran and the worldwide effort—from Twitter to TV to international diplomacy—that led to his eventual release. Rezaian will discuss his new memoir Prisoner with The New Yorker's David Remnick.
Tuesday, January 22 | 7:30 PM
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Business, Career & Finance

NY StartUP! Business Plan Competition Orientation Session
Starting your own business? Attend an orientation session to get all your questions answered about the 10th Annual New York StartUP! Business Plan Competition. The winner will get $15,000.
Wednesday, January 9 | 6 PM
Science, Industry and Business LibraryBest Practices for Sales Success
Join veteran sales trainer, author, and consultant Adrian Miller as she does a deep dive into the key essentials for achieving sales and business development success in the upcoming year.
Thursday, January 10 | 6 PM
Science, Industry and Business Library

Budgeting
Join certified financial planner Martisha Patterson for tips on how to manage your money and create the life you want.
Saturday, January 12 | 12 Noon
Science, Industry and Business Library

Employment Outlook from 2018 into 2026
Lisa Boily of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics discusses the latest edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Learn how to use the handbook to effectively manage your job search or career transition.
Wednesday, January 16 | 6 PM
Science, Industry and Business Library

TechConnect

Office Readiness Series
Do you want to improve your skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint? TechConnect offers a FREE 12-week program designed to strengthen your skills and catapult your Microsoft Office Suite knowledge to the next level. Orientation for our winter cycle begins on January 22.

More Events

Book Discussion Groups
Multiple dates and locationsIncome Tax Assistance at the Library
Multiple dates and locationsBroadway General Manager: Demystifying the Most Important and Least Understood Role in Show Business
Thursday, January 10 | 6 PM
Library for the Performing ArtsBetween the Lines: Crusader Without Violence with Dr. Derryn Moten
Tuesday, January 15 | 7 PM
Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureThe Job: Ellen Ruppel Shell with Steven Greenhouse
Wednesday, January 23 | 6:30 PM
Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd Street

Upcoming

The Poison Squad: Deborah Blum with Maria Konnikova
Wednesday, January 30 | 6:30 PM
Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd StreetSugar, Cigars & Revolution: Lisandro Pérez and Esther Allen
Thursday, January 31 | 7 PM
Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingMexico: Harvey Stein
Wednesday, February 6 | 6:30 PM
Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd Street16mm Film Nights: Norman McLaren
Wednesday, February 6 | 6:30 PM
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building