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Lilliana Mason headshot Courtesy Lilliana Mason
Jeff Sharlet headshot Jeff Sharlet © Julia Rabig
Nermeen Shaikh headshot Courtesy Nermeen Shaikh

Jeff Sharlet and Lilliana Mason with Nermeen Shaikh: Political Violence & Antidemocratic Extremism

Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Discuss the ever-hardening fractures in politics, culture, and social life with a bestselling journalist and a political scientist who both focus on American polarization.Read More ›
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Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah headshot Courtesy Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Tochi Onyebuchi headshot Tochi Onyebuchi © Christina Orlando

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah with Tochi Onyebuchi: Chain-Gang All-Stars

Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
The bestselling author discusses his debut novel, an “alarmingly pertinent dystopian” vision of violence and criminal justice. Read More ›
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Pride at NYPL
Amelia Possanza Amelia Possanza © Becca Farsace
Casey McQuiston headshot Casey McQuiston © Sylvie Rosokoff

Lesbian Love Story: Amelia Possanza with Casey McQuiston

Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Uncover romances and role models written out of history and what their stories can teach us all about how to love.Read More ›
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Joel Meyerowitz headshot Courtesy Joel Meyerowitz
Lorenzo Braca headshot Courtesy Lorenzo Braca

Joel Meyerowitz with Lorenzo Braca: the Pleasure of Seeing

Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
The pioneering street photographer who reshaped the use of color recounts the story of his life and career.Read More ›
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Christian McBride headshot Christian McBride © Ebru Yildiz
Elizabeth Alexander headshot Elizabeth Alexander © Sharif Hamza

Christian McBride and Elizabeth Alexander: The Movement Revisited

Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
The Grammy-winning bassist and composer joins the award-winning poet and scholar to discuss music, art, activism, and history.Read More ›
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Luis Alberto Urrea headshot Courtesy Luis Alberto Urrea

Luis Alberto Urrea: Good Night, Irene

Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
The new novel by the award-winning author tells an overlooked story of women’s heroism in World War II, inspired by the experiences of his own mother.Read More ›
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Pride at NYPL

Rooftop Happy Hour with Lesbian Herstory Archives

Friday, June 30, 2023, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Join us on the SNFL terrace for readings, drinks, crafts, and more with Lesbian Herstory Archives! Read More ›
Tickets available starting June 18
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