LIVE from NYPL: Past Programs

The former Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and First Lady takes the stage at LIVE for a candid and in-depth conversation. Read More ›

The retired Supreme Court justice delivers the annual Robert B. Silvers Lecture.Read More ›

The legendary novelist and essayist discusses her vital new interpretation of the Book of Genesis.Read More ›

On the eve of primaries in Florida, Ohio, and Arizona, Issenberg speaks with the New York Times' senior political correspondent about how political campaigns can fight back against disinformation.Read More ›

Join us at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building for the city’s most cerebral happy hour.Read More ›

The fashion and culture influencer reflects on life in her 60s; a sometimes glamorous, sometimes turbulent decade.Read More ›

Benjamin examines the power of our imagination to challenge systems of oppression and to create a world in which everyone can thrive.Read More ›

The Grammy-winning bassist and composer speaks on his work at the intersection of art and advocacy.Read More ›

The photographer discusses his searches for “the unseen Black presence” among the landscapes of the United States.Read More ›

The author of Sudden Death returns with a new novel that reimagines the destinies of Tenochtitlan.Read More ›

The historian and author kicks off LIVE from NYPL in 2024 with a discussion on the precarious past and future of American democracy.Read More ›

Join us at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building for the city’s most cerebral happy hour.Read More ›

The iconic feminist poet Judy Grahn re-explores the traditions of lesbian poetry from Sappho to Pat Parker and beyond. Read More ›

The historian of modern comedy speaks with the standup and WTF host about his expansive new history of showbiz and the culture wars. Read More ›

Join producer and director Sheila Nevins for a screening of her new documentary short that gives voice to those most impacted by today’s waves of book banning: kids.Read More ›

Politicians and activists at the forefront of the movement discuss the continuing push for gender equality.Read More ›

On the centenary of Kahlil Gibran’s best-selling work of mystical prose-poetry, actors and writers perform readings and discuss the elusive legacy of his most famous book.Read More ›

Beard returns to the Library to talk with her biggest fan about her long-awaited follow up to the international bestseller SPQR.Read More ›

The National Book Award–winning poet returns with a new collection of poetry, a book of illustrated prose and reviews about poetry, and a night of readings with special guests.Read More ›

The annual Halloween costume parade with Tim Gunn and NYPL librarians returns! Join us on the SNFL terrace, plus drinks, crafts, and more.Read More ›

After a climate disaster, a young chef’s discovery of pleasures alters her life and, indirectly, the world.Read More ›

Balint discusses his fresh portrait of the Polish-Jewish writer and artist and the gripping account of the secret operation to rescue Schulz’s last artworks.Read More ›

The prize-winning author of The Immortal King Rao returns with her first collection of short stories.Read More ›

The Pulitzer Prize–winning writer explores what it means to be Latino in the United States. Read More ›