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LIVE from NYPL

LIVE from NYPL brings you free events, conversations, and performances featuring prominent writers, artists, and thinkers.

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Watch recent LIVE from NYPL events and explore dozens more in our extensive program archive.
 

Reimagining Denis Johnson, with Clint Bentley

Wed, November 12 | 7 PM | Celeste Auditorium, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

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Dr. Tom Frieden & Chelsea Clinton: Better Health

Thurs, Nov 20 | 7 PM | Celeste Auditorium, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online

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The Library After Hours: Niyū Yūrk

Fri, Dec 5 | 7:30–10:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

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Revisiting The Emperor of All Maladies

Mon, Dec 8 | 7 PM | Celeste Bartos Forum, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online

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A Very Queer Solstice Variety Show

Wed, Dec 10 | 7–8:30 PM | Celeste Bartos Forum, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

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Accessibility Notes

  • Transcripts will be provided.
  • ASL interpretation is available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org. A pre-filled Gmail template is available by clicking here.
  • Any media will be accompanied by alt text to reference before the program or by audio description.

 

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  • Please send all press inquiries (photo, video, interviews, audio-recording, etc.) at least 24 hours before the day of the program to press@nypl.org.

 

Thank You

LIVE from NYPL is made possible by the support of Library patrons and friends, as well as by the continuing generosity of Celeste Bartos, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos, and the Margaret and Herman Sokol Public Education Endowment Fund.