NYPL Events: What's Happening 7/9–7/21
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
The Fall of Wisconsin: Dan Kaufman with William Finnegan
Learn how Wisconsin—known for over a century for its progressive ideas and government—turned from a blue to a red state as journalist and former Wisconsinite Dan Kaufman explains the story of political upheaval in the heart of the Midwest.
Wednesday, July 10 | 6:30 PM
Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd Street
Nollywood in Harlem: God Calling Movie Screening and Talk Back
Nollywood movie screening and talk back with cast discussing the movie and the impact of the blooming Nigerian movie industry to the world. God Calling is a phenomenal Nollywood movie that pushes perceptions of faith-based movies.
Wednesday, July 10 | 5 PM
Schomburg Center for Research in Black CulturePolitics and Poetry: Legacies of Audre Lorde
Join writers JP Howard and Gena Mimozo for a night of poetry, prose, and politics honoring the life of Audre Lorde—world-renowned Black lesbian feminist whose poems express anger and outrage at civil and social injustices.
Tuesday, July 16 | 5:30 PM
Stapleton LibraryWalküre: Female Composers and the Artwork of the Future
Join the 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Reid; noted author, playwright/director and poet IONE; International Contemporary Ensemble Artistic Director Ross Karre; and composer and NewMusicBox co-editor Frank J. Oteri, as they confront, affirm, and expand Wagner's The Artwork of the Future.
Tuesday, July 16 | 6 PM
Library for the Performing Arts
Fight the Power: Clarence Taylor with Aaron Morrison
Explore the movements and the individuals who waged campaigns to end police abuse against people of color from the 1940s to today.
Wednesday, July 17 | 6:30 PM
Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd StreetChoked: Beth Gardiner with Randi Hutter Epstein
Uncover the political decisions and economic forces that have allowed air pollution to proliferate, and learn how to build a healthier future for the environment.
Wednesday, July 24 | 6:30 PM
Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd StreetSavage Feast: Boris Fishman and Alana Newhouse
Connect to history and culture through food narratives that are ultimately stories of belonging, family, and love—Savage Feast and Tablet Magazine's 100 Most Jewish Foods.
Wednesday, July 31 | 6:30 PM
Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd StreetTechConnect | JQuery: Write Less, Do More
Attend this four-class series and learn the JQuery framework to help develop website interactivity and user engagement. Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS is required.
Tuesday, July 9, 16, 23 | 2:30 PM
Science, Industry and Business Library
Business, Career & Finance
Introduction to Medicare
Get the latest information about the Medicare program and coverage options.
Tuesday, July 9 | 6 PM
Science, Industry and Business LibraryInitiative
Joshua Spodek, author of Initiative, shares a proven method to bring your passions to life and work.
Thursday, July 11 | 6 PM
Science, Industry and Business LibraryTurn Job Interviews Into Offers
Robert Hellmann shares field-tested strategies and techniques—and dispels myths—to boost your likelihood of acing the next interview.
Wednesday, July 10 6 PM
Science, Industry and Business Library
More Events
Health Resources Workshop
Tuesday, July 9 | 3 PM
Eastchester Library
Family Fun Fair at the Library
Saturday, July 20 | 10 AM–4 PM
Hunts Point Library