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  • A man leans over a table to face a women in a maid costume. The conversation seems intense.

    The Ghosts of Lincoln Center Theater

    By Douglas Reside, Lewis and Dorothy Cullman Curator, Theatre Collection | April 18, 2025

    Theatre Curator Doug Reside analyzes the metatheatrical framing device used in the 2025 Lincoln Center Theater production of Ibsen's Ghosts.

  • Four men in Victorian costume sit at a table and a woman in a blue dress places her hand on one of their shoulders.

    'Garside's Career' and 'I Want' Songs

    By Douglas Reside, Lewis and Dorothy Cullman Curator, Theatre Collection | April 17, 2025

    Theatre Curator Doug Reside examines the trope of pitting ambition against domestic responsibility in 20th century plays and musicals.  

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    Timothy Snyder, ‘The New Paganism—A Framework for Understanding Our Politics’

    By NYPL Staff | April 16, 2025

    American historian Timothy Snyder presents his lecture The New Paganism—A Framework for Understanding Our Politics. 

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    Reading Recommendations to Celebrate NYPL's World Literature Festival 2025

    By NYPL Staff | April 16, 2025

    Join us to discover free events and programs, book recommendations, resources, and more for all ages, in a range of world languages.

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    Where To Start With Mario Vargas Llosa

    By Carrie McBride, Communications | April 16, 2025

    A monumental literary figure with a global audience, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2010.

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    15 Compelling New Climate Fiction Reads

    By Carrie McBride, Communications | April 15, 2025

    While reading climate fiction can sometimes feel heavy, it also invites us to imagine a better, safer future.

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    Make the Most of Your Future This Summer with Free Giveaway Books from NYPL!

    By Megan McShane, Manager, College & Career Pathways | April 15, 2025

    In May 2025, get free college and career prep giveaway titles at select NYPL branches.

  • Page from letter from Mary Karr to Herb Leibowitz, May 21, 1991

    Poetry to the People: NYPL’s Parnassus Records Expand and Mary Karr Rallies “Against Decoration”

    By Meredith Mann, Assistant Curator of Manuscripts, SASB | April 15, 2025

    The Parnassus records track the editing eye that founder Herb Leibowitz devoted to each piece, including Mary Karr's "Against Decoration."

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    Six Documentaries For Earth Day You Can Stream for Free with Your Library Card

    By Rachel Kahn, Adult Librarian | April 14, 2025

    With Earth Day on the horizon Tuesday, April 22, here are some films to watch to get in the spirit—all with your library card.

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    2025 世界文學節 : 世界文學藝術節 | World Literature & Arts Festival 2025: Recommended Chinese Books

    By Qi Wu, Adult Librarian | April 11, 2025

    我們圖書館將於四月份舉辦一系列多元化的活動和語言論壇,以慶祝紐約市文學藝術節。文學作為人類文明的重要載體,能夠跨越國界,連接不同文化,增進彼此的理解與交流。借此良機,我們將不僅推介各國的經典文學作品,還特別設計了針對中文的活動,鼓勵來自不同族裔的讀者參與。