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Ross Perlin headshot Ross Perlin © Cecil Howell
Suketu Mehta headshot Courtesy Suketu Mehta

Ross Perlin with Suketu Mehta: Language City

Thursday, April 18, 2024, 7 - 8 PM
Perlin chronicles the rich linguistic history of New York City and raises the alarm on the growing threats to its endangered languages. Read More ›
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Stephen Kotkin headshot Courtesy Stephen Kotkin
Bogdan Horbal headshot Courtesy Bogdan Horbal

Stephen Kotkin: Six Futures of Russia—Why We Need History (and Libraries)

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 7 - 8 PM
To honor the 125th anniversary of the Library’s Slavic and East European collections, the award-winning expert on Russian History Stephen Kotkin delivers an original lecture on Russia’s possible futures.Read More ›
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Emily Wilson headshot Emily Wilson © Daniel McGarrity
Ben Shenkman headshot Courtesy Ben Shenkman
Morgan Spector headshot Morgan Spector © Daemian and Christine

Emily Wilson: Reading The Iliad, featuring Ben Shenkman and Morgan Spector

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7 - 8 PM
The groundbreaking translator and professor of classics reads from and discusses her masterful new English version of the greatest literary landmark of antiquity.Read More ›
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Neel Mukherjee headshot Neel Mukherjee © Nick Tucker

Neel Mukherjee with Hanya Yanagihara: Choice

Thursday, May 2, 2024, 7 - 8 PM
Mukherjee speaks with fellow author Hanya Yanagihara about his latest book, an explosive novel about the ramifications of choice.Read More ›
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Jamaica Kincaid headshot Jamaica Kincaid © Kenneth Noland
Kara Walker headshot Kara Walker © Ari Marcopoulos
Hilton Als headshot Hilton Als © Ali Smith

Jamaica Kincaid & Kara Walker with Hilton Als: An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children

Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 7 - 8 PM
The renowned novelist and the revered artist discuss their new book, a unique collaboration that explores the hidden history of the plant world. Pre-order your copy of An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children and get your free ticket now!Read More ›
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Colm Tóibín headshot Colm Tóibín © Reynaldo Rivera
Caoilinn Hughes headshot Caoilinn Hughes © Robin Christian

Colm Tóibín with Caoilinn Hughes: Long Island

Thursday, May 16, 2024, 7 - 8 PM
Tóibín discusses the continuing story of Eilis Lacey in his long awaited follow-up to the bestselling and beloved Brooklyn. Read More ›
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Tom Steyer headshot Tom Steyer © Maria J. Avila

Tom Steyer: Winning the Climate War

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 7 - 8 PM
The acclaimed investor and climate champion shares his unique and unvarnished perspective on how each of us can all fight climate change. Pre-order your copy of Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War and get your free ticket now!Read More ›
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