Events

Examine the ways that Jewish immigrants navigated discriminatory American immigration laws at the end of the 19th century. In 1891, the United States Congress made it possible for the government to classify newly arrived immigrants as "desirable" or "undesirable." Among the determining factors were disability as well as a lack of economic security that increased the likelihood of depending on government resources. American Jewish community leader’s led multifaceted efforts against this. Using t…

Nelia Kukovalska discusses her work as Director General of St. Sophia of Kyiv, the largest museum complex in Ukraine. The St. Sophia of Kyiv National Conservation Area comprises six museums of mostly monastic buildings in and around Kyiv. The crown jewel of the group is the St. Sophia Cathedral. A designated UNESCO World Heritage site, it is arguably one of the most important Christian shrines in Western Europe and a monument of Ukrainian architecture. As the war in Ukraine persists and Russia…

Founded in 1851, The New York Times is one of the most circulated newspapers in the United States and at the New York Public Library.This class will teach you how to access the newspaper in all its available formats including digital content (database), print, and in microfilm. While we will focus on the New York Times, the tips shared in this session will be applicable to other newspaper titles in the Library's collections. By the end of this class, you will be able to: Conduct a basic searc…

Sullivan’s new book examines two enigmas: Timothy O’Sullivan, America’s most famous war photographer, and the landscapes he captured. There is little information available on the personal life of Timothy O’Sullivan, but you know his work even if you don’t know his name: A Harvest of Death, taken at Gettysburg, is an icon of the Civil War. His images conveyed the destructive power of modern warfare while elevating photography from mechanical process to fine art. In his new book—a blend of memo…

Join an archivist from the Manuscripts and Archives division for an introduction to archival research at The New York Public Library. This class will help researchers learn more about searching and accessing the Library’s archival collections. After completing this course, participants will be able to navigate the Library’s collection guides, identify relevant archival collections, formulate research questions, and gain a better understanding of how primary sources fit into the research process.…

Whether you're new to the Library or just need a refresher, this in-person class will cover the basics of using all the resources that our flagship library at 42nd Street has to offer. This session serves as a baseline introduction for researchers of all levels, and a tour of the Rose Main Reading Room will follow. What you will learn: How to find and request materials. How to search our catalog and databases How to connect with Library staff for assistance How to feel confident conductin…

Join us for an introductory session on utilizing the New York Public Library's vast collections for biography research. In this session, you will specifically learn about: common source types for biographical research where and how to find these materials in multiple formats at the Library specialized strategies for fine-tuning your search how to connect with librarians for additional support This session is especially suitable for beginner researchers, those new to NYPL, and those look…

Whether you're new to the Library or just need a refresher, this in-person class will cover the basics of using all the resources that our flagship library at 42nd Street has to offer. This session serves as a baseline introduction for researchers of all levels, and a tour of the Rose Main Reading Room will follow. What you will learn: How to find and request materials. How to search our catalog and databases How to connect with Library staff for assistance How to feel confident conductin…