Now Peace, Love, and Revolution Why the 60s Still Matter
WINTER/ SPRING 2018
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SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Peace, Love, and Revolution Why the 60s Still Matter The spirit of the 60s never truly left. And this season, it’s front and center at the Library—and across the city— with era-inspired programs, special guests, exhibitions, and more. In collaboration with Carnegie Hall’s citywide festival The 60s, the Library is launching a system-wide exploration of the most influential elements of culture from 1960–74 and how they carry forward into today’s environment of activism and political engagement. It all begins with a counterculturethemed Library After Hours on January 19 (p. 7) honoring the opening of the major exhibition You Say You Want a Revolution. Don’t miss the extended run of the Schomburg Center’s Power in Print showcasing the art of the Black Power movement (p. 14), key collection items on display at the Library for the Performing Arts (p. 14), and related programs and speakers. Plus, keep an eye out for programs in branches across the city, as well as a culminating event at the Schwarzman Building in June. Read on for book lists, podcasts, and ideas for how to infuse the 60s spirit all throughout 2018. 2 The New York Public Library Now
Above: From the exhibition You Say You Want a Revolution. New York University, 1970. Photo by Diana Davies. Left: Women’s March on Washington, DC, 2017
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Events, Exhibitions & More Check out the latest, then connect with the Library for book picks, exhibitions, events, and much more:
Best Books for Kids & Teens Find out what our librarians picked as their favorites.
Leonard Bernstein at 100 The beloved composer’s life takes center stage at the Library for the Performing Arts.
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nypl.org/enews Note: Visit nypl.org or call ahead for the latest information, as programs and hours are subject to change or cancellation.
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Power in Print Catch the must-see exhibition before it’s gone at the Schomburg Center.
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Free E-Books Borrow and read anywhere with SimplyE, the Library’s free e-reader app.
PLUS! 6 Author Talks & More 16 Kids & Teens 20 Job Search & Financial Planning 22 Tech Training 24 Adult Education
Must-Reads for 2018 Explore the latest and greatest with podcasts, staff picks, and more.
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W H AT T O R E A D N E X T
Roxane Gay: Five Books That Changed My Life Acclaimed author Roxane Gay stops by LIVE from the NYPL on June 11 to share her latest books, Hunger and Not That Bad, and discuss her sources of inspiration (see p. 7 for more).
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Alicia Erian 5 Possessing the Secret of Joy
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Counterculture Explore the intersection between old and new, and stay radical with staff book picks and podcasts that capture the spirit of peace, love, and revolution.
Podcasts
The Fire Next Time James Baldwin
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test Tom Wolfe
The Girls Emma Cline
Hear Janet Mock on Ep. 172 of The New York Public Library Podcast.
March: Books 1–3 John Lewis, Andrew Aydin & Nate Powell
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Ken Kesey
Slouching Towards Bethlehem Joan Didion
T H E N E W YOR K P U B L IC L I B R A RY P OD C A S T Discover the Library’s podcast series on all things bookrelated. Get buzzy book recommendations, hear in-depth conversations with leading writers, and more.
THE LIBRARIAN IS IN The Librarian Is In is The New York Public Library’s podcast about books, culture, and what to read next. Join our librarians and special guests as they chat about what they’re reading and the latest library happenings. Trainspotting Irvine Welsh
Steal This Book Abbie Hoffman
Trout Fishing in America Richard Brautigan
nypl.org/podcast
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S T E P H E N A . S C H WA R Z M A N B U I L D I N G Thinking Out Loud Public intellectuals, writers, and Library scholars explore contemporary topics. Cultural Criticism at The New York Times Parul Sehgal, A.O. Scott, Jennifer Schuessler & Sam Tanenhaus MON, JAN 29 | 7 PM
The Marshall Project: We Are Witnesses WED, FEB 28 | 6:30 PM
Radical Feminism & LGBTQ History: The Duberman Fellow Lecture Marcia Gallo WED, APR 25 | 6:30 PM Poet Kevin Young shares his latest book on Jan. 23.
The Path Forward
Author Talks Emerging and established writers share new works in fiction and nonfiction.
Library president Tony Marx leads conversations on some of today’s most pressing sociopolitical issues.
Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Phonies, Post-Facts & Fake News Kevin Young & Rebecca Carroll
The School-to-Prison Pipeline Reginald Dwayne Betts & Pat Nolan
TUES, JAN 23 | 6:30 PM
Art Talks
An American Marriage Tayari Jones & Isaac Fitzgerald WED, FEB 7 | 6:30 PM
The Cloister James Carroll WED, MAR 14 | 6:30 PM
MON, MAR 19 | 6:30 PM
Creators, curators, and authors connect topics, trends, and ideas within the arts to the Library’s collections. Agnes Martin: Paintings Richard Tuttle & Tiffany Bell TUES, APR 10 | 6:30 PM
Please register in advance for the above programs: nypl.org/events/public-programs
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STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street One of New York City’s most iconic landmarks, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is known for its beautiful architecture and world-renowned research collections. The “People’s Palace” also offers an array of resources for visitors, from author talks and classes to free exhibitions (p. 14) and a Children’s Center. Free docent-led building tours are available daily. nypl.org/visitSASB 6 The New York Public Library Now
Old in Art School Nell Painter TUES, JUN 19 | 6:30 PM
16mm Film Nights Guest curators screen films from the Library’s archives. Female Filmmakers’ Early Shorts Cristina Cacioppo, Alamo Drafthouse WED, FEB 21 | 6:30 PM
60s Avant Garde Amy Taubin, Film Comment & Artforum TUES, MAR 20 | 6:30 PM
Conversations from the Cullman Center Fellows of the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers present their work through discussion with other writers. Fear City: New York’s Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics Kim Phillips-Fein & Alex Burns THURS, APR 19 | 7 PM
West: A Novel Carys Davies & Salvatore Scibona THURS, MAY 3 | 7 PM The Cullman Center is made possible by a generous endowment from Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman in honor of Brooke Russell Astor, with major support provided by Mrs. John L. Weinberg, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Estate of Charles J. Liebman, John and Constance Birkelund, The Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation, and additional gifts from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Helen and Roger Alcaly, The Rona Jaffe Foundation, The Mrs. Giles Whiting Foundation, William W. Karatz, Mary Ellen von der Heyden, Merilee and Roy Bostock, Lybess Sweezy and Ken Miller, and Cullman Center Fellows.
The Library Shop Browse all things book-related plus exclusive NYPL designs. Schwarzman Building Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street shop.nypl.org Become a Friend of the Library and save 10% on all purchases.
For more programs at the Schwarzman Building: nypl.org/schwarzman/events
More Book Programs
Writing Your Family History
Old Books, Rare Books Learn everything you need to know before buying or selling an old book.
What DNA Testing Can & Can’t Tell You
WED, FEB 21, MAR 21, APR 18 | 3 PM
Discuss Great Books in a Great Space Discuss the classics with fellow bookworms. This season’s reads include My Antonia (January), The Sun Also Rises (March), and other favorites. Preregistration required. THURS, JAN 18, FEB 15, MAR 15, APR 19, MAY 17, JUNE 21 | 2 PM
THURS, FEB 1 & WED, APR 18 | 12 NOON
THURS, FEB 8 & WED, JUN 13 | 12 NOON
Researching Ship Passenger Lists TUES, FEB 13 & APR 10 | 2 PM
Finding Clues in Family Photos THURS, FEB 15, MAR 8 | 2 PM
Researching Naturalization Records THURS, FEB 22 & WED, APR 11 | 2 PM
Newspapers in Genealogy Research
Genealogy Workshops
TUES, FEB 27 | 2 PM
Researching Your New York City Home
Genealogy Research with Maps
WED, JAN 17, MAR 21 | 2 PM
WED, MAR 7 | 2 PM
Getting Started in Genealogy
Irish Genealogy: Resources & Methods
WED, JAN 24, FEB 21, MAY 30 | 2 PM THURS, MAR 22 & TUES, APR 24 | 12 NOON
FRI, MAR 16 | 12 NOON
Researching Vital Records & the Census
WED, MAY 9 | 2 PM
THURS, JAN 25, MAR 15 & TUES, MAY 15 | 12 NOON
African American Genealogy Research INTRODUCTION: TUES, JAN 30 | 2 PM NEXT STEPS: TUES, MAR 27 | 2 PM
Preserving Your Family Archives
E-Resource Workshops The Library offers an array of classes on how to research with online resources, from newspapers to government documents to LGBT archives. See the web for a full listing.
FREE! Join us on select Fridays for the city’s most cerebral happy hour.
JAN 19 COUNTERCULTURE FEB 23 YOUNG AT HEART MAR 23 STARRY MESSENGERS
APR 20 ANIMAL KINGDOM MAY 18 R EVOLUTIONARY JOURNALISM
AGES 21+ | ID REQUIRED The Library After Hours is made possible by the generous support of Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos.
nypl.org/afterhours
ENGAGE WITH THE BRIGHTEST SPRING SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Patton Oswalt | FEBRUARY 27 Cass Sunstein & Samantha Power | MARCH 5 Tom McGuane | MARCH 6
Tickets: $25–40 Become a FRIEND OF THE LIBRARY to receive discounts. nypl.org/LIVEjoin For tickets: nypl.org/live 888-71-TICKETS
John Carlos & David Zirin | MARCH 13 Patton Oswalt
Conversations with notable writers, artists, and leaders, hosted by NYPL’s Paul Holdengräber
Billy Collins | MARCH 16
#livefromthenypl
Isabella Rossellini & Menno Schilthuizen | APRIL 3
LIVE from the NYPL is made possible with generous support from Celeste Bartos, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos, and the Margaret and Herman Sokol Public Education Endowment Fund.
Edwidge Danticat | APRIL 6 Rachel Kushner | MAY 1 Mario Vargas Llosa | MAY 14 Roxane Gay | JUNE 11 Edwidge Danticat
All events begin at 7 PM. View the season’s full schedule: nypl.org/live
Download NYPL podcasts featuring LIVE guests and more: nypl.org/podcast Winter/Spring 2018 7
M I D - M A N H AT TA N L I B R A RY AT 42 N D S T R E E T The Sustainable City Get an up-close, engaging overview of the changing urban systems of the 21st century and the remarkable projects that are already underway around the world. WED, FEB 28 | 6:30 PM
Caesar’s Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us Bestselling author Sam Kean shares the surprising science and history behind the air we breathe. WED, MAR 14 | 6:30 PM
Learn about life with orangutans when conservationist Leif Cocks visits on Jan. 24.
Author Talks Stop by select Wednesday evenings as authors share their thinking and writing on subjects ranging from history to science to contemporary politics. Cinematic Overtures: How to Read Opening Scenes Film expert Annette Insdorf decodes the techniques behind a movie’s first shots. WED, JAN 10 | 6:30 PM
Why? What Makes Us Curious Astrophysicist Mario Livio delineates perhaps the most human of all our characteristics—curiosity. WED, JAN 17 | 6:30 PM
Orangutans My Cousins, My Friends Leif Cocks shares his fascinating personal journey, which ultimately led him to dedicate his life to conservation of orangutans and their habitats. WED, JAN 24 | 6:30 PM
WED, MAR 28 | 6:30 PM
A World Without “Whom”: The Essential Guide to Language in the BuzzFeed Age BuzzFeed global copy chief Emmy Favilla examines the future of “correct” writing. WED, APR 4 | 6:30 PM
Uneasy Peace: The Great Crime Decline, the Renewal of City Life, and the Next War on Violence Patrick Sharkey, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology at New York University, gives an eye-opening account of transforming cities and delivers an urgent call to action to prevent a new crime wave.
Advertising: What Everyone Needs to Know Mara Einstein discusses how our personal shopping, political, and even dating preferences are all unwittingly formed by brand images and the mythologies embedded within them. WED, APR 11 | 6:30 PM
WED, FEB 7 | 6:30 PM
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MID-MANHATTAN LIBRARY AT 42ND STREET
THE CHILDREN’S CENTER AT 42ND STREET
Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street
Located on the ground floor of the Schwarzman Building, the Children’s Center at 42nd Street offers extensive collections and vibrant books for kids. It is also the permanent home to the real Winnie-thePooh doll and his friends.
Mid-Manhattan Library’s permanent location on Fifth Avenue is currently closed for renovation. Mid-Manhattan Library at 42nd Street is an interim space on the ground floor of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building—accessible via the 42nd Street entrance—that provides circulating collections, plus computers, program spaces, and tables for quiet study. nypl.org/mml
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Automating Inequality: How High-Tech Tools Profile, Police, and Punish the Poor Data justice activist Virginia Eubanks considers whether algorithmic decisionmaking and predictive statistical models do or do not contribute to economic equity, racial justice, and the health of democracy.
nypl.org/childrens-center
For more programs at Mid-Manhattan Library: nypl.org/mml/events
Bunny Mellon: The Life of an American Style Legend Learn about the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK. WED, APR 25 | 6:30 PM
Benched: Abortion, Terrorists, Drones, Crooks, Supreme Court, Kennedy, Nixon, Demi Moore, and Other Tales from the Life of a Federal Judge Judge Jon O. Newman traces his career and shares his vision for a better justice system. WED, MAY 16 | 6:30 PM
Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times A celebrated Harvard historian spotlights five of history’s masters in managing crises.
More Book Programs Contemporary Classics Book Discussion Each month, read the selected literary fiction title, then join in the guided discussion.
Book Groups Citywide
The Kindness of Enemies by Leila Aboulela
More than 40 NYPL branches host book clubs once a month—or more! Get inspired by these upcoming reads, then find a group in your neighborhood: nypl.org/bookgroups
FRI, JAN 19 | 2 PM
What Lies Between Us by Nayomi Munaweera FRI, FEB 16 | 2 PM
Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple FRI, MAR 16 | 2 PM
What Are You Reading? Catch up with fellow book lovers and swap your personal recommendations at this free-flowing meet and greet. FRI, JAN 12, FEB 9, MAR 9, APR 13 | 2 PM
WED, MAY 23 | 6:30 PM
Behemoth: A History of the Factory and the Making of the Modern World Hear the sweeping, global history of the rise of the factory and its effects on society. WED, MAY 30 | 6:30 PM
Reel to Read Enjoy free film screenings picked by local authors and film experts, then check out the recommended reading related to the movie. SELECT SATURDAYS | 2 PM
Bronx Book Fair
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Port Richmond Library, Staten Island THURS, JAN 25 | 4 PM
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson Mulberry Street Library, Manhattan WED, JAN 31 | 6 PM
Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo 96th Street Library, Manhattan THURS, FEB 1 | 6 PM
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid South Beach Library, Staten Island WED, FEB 21 | 11 AM & 6 PM
The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro Parkchester Library, Bronx TUES, MAR 20 | 6 PM
American Heiress by Jeffrey Toobin St. Agnes Library, Manhattan
BRONX LIBRARY CENTER SAT, MAY 5 | 11 AM–7 PM Now in its sixth year, the Bronx Book Fair is dedicated to engaging and growing the community of poets and writers in the Bronx. Literary artists, readers, and book lovers of all ages can connect through readings, workshops, and more.
MON, APR 30 | 4:30 PM
The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez 115th Street Library, Manhattan WED, MAY 23 | 5:30 PM
Check online for a full schedule of events: bronxbookfair.com
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L I B R A RY F O R T H E P E R F O R M I N G A RT S Concerts & More American Encounters: LA Story Forced from their homelands by war and persecution, a generation of Europe’s most noteworthy and imaginative composers found a new home in Los Angeles. Houston Symphony principal cellist Brinton Averil Smith and acclaimed concert pianist Evelyn Chen present a recital exploring how Tinseltown glamor and sunshine fueled a new era of creativity. SAT, JAN 6 | 2:30 PM
Davalois Fearon: Finding Her History* Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Davalois Fearon brings her bold movements to the Library as she searches for her personal history, from her birth in Jamaica to a life lived in the Bronx.
Play-Along: “Adagietto” from Mahler’s 5th Symphony* Join the community orchestra, led by conductor Michael Repper, in playing the famous “love letter” Adagietto. WED, FEB 14 | 7 PM
Feeding the Dragon* Preview Sharon Washington’s new play. This moving examination of family secrets, forgiveness, and the power of language explores Sharon’s life growing up inside the Library as the live-in custodian’s daughter. THURS, FEB 22 | 6 PM
Raj Bhimani in Recital The acclaimed concert pianist returns to the Library for a recital of colorful, virtuosic masterworks by Debussy, Brenet, and Liszt. SAT, FEB 24 | 2:30 PM
THURS, JAN 18 | 6 PM
American Encounters: American Quartet The New York Classical Players present an engaging retrospective of “American” string quartets, including Dvorak’s beloved Quartet in F Major from 1893, Charles Ives’s rarely heard 1897 Quartet no. 1, and quartets from the Library’s manuscripts collections by Charles Griffes and George Antheil.
THURS, MAR 29 | 6 PM
Of Beasts and Brutes This performance, presented by Mirror Visions Ensemble, shines a poignant musical light on George Orwell’s Animal Farm.
Remember Moondog* Join a celebration of Moondog—the eccentric counterculture icon who performed on the streets of Manhattan from 1940 to 1972— featuring live performances, a reading from Moondog’s lost play, and archival recordings of his poetry.
SAT, FEB 3 | 2:30 PM
THURS, APR 19 | 6 PM
SAT, JAN 27 | 2:30 PM
Davalois Fearon presents a personal history through dance on Jan. 18.
Memories of Destiné: A Centennial Celebration Celebrate the centennial of dancer and choreographer Jean-Léon Destiné with a performance, archival footage, conversation, and celebratory music.
*Advance registration recommended for these programs: nypl.org/lpa
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LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center 40 Lincoln Center Plaza The Library for the Performing Arts (LPA) features one of the world’s most extensive combinations of circulating, reference, and rare archival collections in the fields of music, dance, theater, and film. nypl.org/lpa
LPA Cafe Nourish your mind, body, and soul at the LPA Cafe, featuring Amy’s Bread. Library for the Performing Arts 40 Lincoln Center Plaza nypl.org/amys-bread-cafe
The Library gratefully acknowledges the leadership support of Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman. Additional support for exhibitions has been provided by Judy R. and Alfred A. Rosenberg and the Miriam and Harold Steinberg Foundation.
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For more programs at LPA: nypl.org/lpa/events
Fairy Tales and Forgotten Melodies: Music of Russia’s Silver Age Egyptian pianist Mohamed Shams presents works by masters including Nikolai Medtner, Sergei Prokofiev, and Sergei Rachmaninoff. THURS, APR 12 | 6 PM
Conversations Art to Share: From India to NYC* Mumbai native Swarali Karulkar gives an interactive demonstration of her unique mix of dance and therapy practice and leads a conversation about opportunities and challenges for immigrant artists in New York.
American Encounters: Beach, Clarke & Howe The New York Classical Players deliver a concert of female composers from the early 20th century. Enjoy Rebecca Clarke’s sublime Viola Sonata, along with Amy Beach’s Piano Quintet, and a rarely heard gem, excavated from the Library archives, composed by Mary Howe.
Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution Author Todd S. Purdum shares his portrait of one of the world’s most celebrated songwriting duos, paired with rarely seen artifacts from the Library’s theater archives.
SAT, MAY 5 | 2:30 PM
MON, APR 9 | 6 PM
Shelf Life: New Works Made from the Archives* New School University students, led by acclaimed saxophonist and composer Jane Ira Bloom, present new music and theater works inspired by the Library’s archives.
Art to Share from Brazil and Canada* Join in the creative process of creating a new work as Canadian choreographer Allison Plamondon teams up with Brazilian writer Kátia Bandeira de Mello-Gerlach for a night of dance-making and conversation.
THURS, MAY 17 | 6 PM
FRI, MAY 11 | 7 PM
FRI, MAR 9 | 7 PM
Celebrating Bernstein
Arturo O’Farrill performs on Apr. 14.
Don’t miss an array of powerful musical performances in branches across the city. Check online for more: nypl.org/events Opera Concert The New York Opera Forum performs a different complete opera each month with piano accompaniment. 96th Street Library, Manhattan
Bernstein Findings: What Is American Music?* Hear a historic 1950 WNYC recording of Bernstein and his contemporaries, then listen in as a diverse quartet of contemporary music makers gather around the piano to discuss a new definition for American music. THURS, JAN 25 | 6 PM
NYPL’s exhibition honoring Leonard Bernstein’s life is on now through March 24 (p. 15). Celebrate his centennial with these great programs.
Musical Performances in Your Neighborhood
LENNY @ 100: A Leonard Bernstein Centennial Concert This newly staged production, featuring the Millennium Chamber Symphony, performs highlights from West Side Story, Candide, and On the Town as well as Bernstein’s chamber pieces and humorous vocal art songs—all with accompanying commentary. SAT, MAR 24 | 2:30 PM
SAT, JAN 13, MAR 17, JUN 23 | 1 PM SAT, FEB 10 | 12:30 PM
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Manhattan SAT, JAN 27, MAR 10, JUN 9 | 1 PM SAT, FEB 24 | 12:30 PM
Jazz at the Library Bronx Library Center, Bronx The students of Celia Cruz High School of Music deliver a duo of upbeat jazz concerts. WED, APR 11, 18 | 6 PM
Arturo O’Farrill Sextet Bronx Library Center, Bronx The Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series presents Arturo O’Farrill, whose music honors his father, Cuban jazz legend Chico O’Farrill, with inventive and virtuosic performances. SAT, APR 14 | 2:30 PM
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S C H O M B U R G C E N T E R F O R R E S E A R C H I N B L A C K C U LT U R E The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke Former Schomburg Fellow Jeffrey C. Stewart, tells the story of how Harlem Renaissance philosopher Alain Locke came to view Harlem as a crucible of race consciousness. TUES, FEB 13 | 6:30 PM
Open Archives Lorraine Hansberry Meet Schomburg curators during the unveiling of the latest pop-up display, featuring archival materials from Lorraine Hansberry’s life as an award-winning playwright and activist. THURS, JAN 18 | 1 PM
Alain Locke Schomburg Center librarians and archivists present an up-close look at archival materials illuminating Locke’s influential life and career. TUES, FEB 13 | 1 PM Learn more about the life of Alain Locke at programs throughout the season.
Between the Lines When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir Patrisse Cullors, a cofounder of Black Lives Matter, and poet asha bandele present their reflections on humanity. TUES, JAN 16 | 6:30 PM
Films at the Schomburg American Masters: Lorraine Hansberry Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart See an advance screening of the first feature-length documentary about Lorraine Hansberry, followed by a discussion with renowned poet Elizabeth Alexander.
Performances & More Theater Talks: Aleshea Harris & Jackie Sibblies Drury The playwrights join award-winning writer Branden Jacobs-Jenkins in conversation about the debut production of their works Is God Is and Fairview, which premiere in 2018 at Soho Rep. MON, JAN 22 | 6:30 PM
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert: Valerie June Valerie June’s soulful voice and gritty guitar playing are at the heart of her earthy and deeply personal brand of blues, which mixes together soul, bluegrass, traditional Appalachian folk, and a dash of R&B. MON, FEB 5 | 7 PM Lead support for Neighborhood Concerts is provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation. Additional support is provided by the A. L. and Jennie L. Luria Foundation.
Harlem Chamber Players BHM Concert This Annual Black History Month Celebration features Samuel ColeridgeTaylor’s Nonet for piano, winds, and strings, the debut of Major Scurlock, and more. THURS, FEB 15 | 6:30 PM
THURS, JAN 18 | 6:30 PM
2018 Women’s Jazz Festival An annual tradition during Women’s History Month, Schomburg’s festival features must-hear female jazz performers every Monday in March.
The program is presented in partnership with American Masters.
MON, MAR 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7 PM
Please register in advance for all Schomburg programs: schomburgcenter.eventbrite.com
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SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (at 135th Street) The Schomburg Center houses one of the world’s premier research collections documenting black life and the history and culture of peoples of African descent, and serves as a venue for lectures, concerts, films, educational programs, and more.
The Schomburg Shop Support the Schomburg by shopping for books, mugs, magnets, and more! The Schomburg Center 515 Malcolm X Boulevard
schomburgcenter.org Schomburg Center programs and exhibitions are supported in part by the City of New York; the State of New York; the New York City Council Black, Latino and Asian Caucus; the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus; the Rockefeller Foundation Endowment for the Performing Arts; and the Annie E. and Sarah L. Delany Charitable Trusts.
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For more programs at the Schomburg Center: schomburgcenter.org/events
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Additional Programs
Growing Up with the Country: Family, Race, and Nation After the Civil War Following the lead of her own ancestors and drawing on decades of research and family lore, Kendra Field chronicles the westward migration of the first free generation in the 50 years after emancipation.
6th Annual Schomburg Center Black Comic Book Festival The Schomburg Center’s Annual Black Comic Book Festival celebrates the rich tradition of black comix. It features panel discussions, film screenings, cosplay, and exhibit tables with premier black comic creators from across the country.
TUES, FEB 27 | 6:30 PM
Schomburg Education
FRI, JAN 12 & SAT, JAN 13 | 9 AM
Njinga of Angola: Africa’s Warrior Queen Seventeenth-century queen Njinga was one of the most multifaceted rulers in history, mixing political cunning and military prowess. She remains revered in Angola as a national heroine and honored in folk religions. Linda Heywood offers the first English-language, full-length study of Njinga's life and deep political influence.
REWIND Film Series 2018 Celebrate the Schomburg Center’s rich history of collecting and preserving cinema by or featuring black talent across the African diaspora. The series spotlights narratives that express diverse global black experiences by emerging and established independent filmmakers.
WED, MAR 14 | 6:30 PM
MON, APR 16–FRI, APR 20 | 6:30 PM
The 60s: The Years That Changed America
THURS, FEB 15 | 6:30 PM Young people ages 13–19 are invited to head to the Schomburg Center for our special Black History Month Edition of Teen Night! Bring your poems, lyrics, and creative spirit to this evening of spoken word, music, dancing, and Black History Trivia! Teen Nights at the Schomburg are presented by the Schomburg Education team and hosted by our Junior Scholars program. Open mic will run from 6 to 7:30 PM. If you are interested in performing, please arrive early to sign up. #TeenNight
The Summer of Law and Disorder: Harlem Riot of 1964 WED, FEB 21 | 6:30 PM In conjunction with Carnegie Hall, the Schomburg Center presents a panel discussion about the Harlem Riot of 1964 in the aftermath of the police shooting of ninth grader James Powell and the “law-and-order” policies championed by presidential contenders on the 1964 campaign trail. The riot solicited a variety of responses from community stakeholders and precipitated a summer of urban unrest around the country. The discussion coincides with the Schomburg’s Power in Print exhibition (p. 14), which explores the art of the Black Power movement.
Support the Schomburg Center The Schomburg Society is made up of committed men and women who are passionate about preserving the Schomburg’s vital mission. Membership includes exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs. For more information, call 212-491-2252 or visit: schomburgcenter.org/support Winter/Spring 2018 13
F E AT U R E D E X H I B I T I O N S Over the last 50 years, The New York Public Library has collected and preserved thousands of materials from the 1960s. Through these materials, it's clear how the social and cultural movements born from those years continue to resonate today. Discover collection highlights on display in several locations to look back at one of the most pivotal periods in modern American history.
You Say You Want a Revolution: Remembering the 60s JAN 19–SEPT 1 Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | Gottesman Hall Discover the counterculture of the 1960s and 70s in a new exhibition at The New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building at 42nd Street. From communal living and forays into expanded consciousness to tensions around race, politics, sexuality, and the environment, this exhibition explores the breadth and significance of this period. Items on display, drawn exclusively from the Library’s collections, include Timothy Leary’s notes on acid trips, footage of the Woodstock music festival, and posters used in protest against the Vietnam War.
Power in Print: Posters of the Black Power Movement THROUGH MAR 31 Schomburg Center | Latimer/Edison Gallery
Discover the art of the Black Power movement through graphic design in print. This exhibition features a wide array of posters showcasing a variety of aesthetics, styles, and messaging strategies during the movement’s peak in the 1960s and 70s.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS DISPLAY
Counterculture: Artifacts of Change JAN 19–APR 29 Library for the Performing Arts | Third Floor View memorabilia from maverick artists of the 60s—Allen Ginsberg, Jimi Hendrix, Elaine Summers, and others. Iconic items include the program from the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, Phil Ochs’s The War Is Over songbook, a 1969 program from Fillmore East, photos from the San Francisco Dancers’ Workshop, and the LP cover from Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out. ABOVE Artifact from You Say You Want a Revolution
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MORE EXHIBITIONS STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING
For more: nypl.org/exhibitions
LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center | Shelby Cullom Davis Museum
What’s New? Recent Acquisitions THROUGH FEB 11 Wachenheim Gallery & Rayner Special Collections Wing
Leonard Bernstein at 100 THROUGH MAR 24 Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery This sweeping exhibition celebrates the centennial of America’s greatest classical composer and conductor. Curated in partnership with the GRAMMY Museum®, Leonard Bernstein at 100 is the most comprehensive retrospective of Bernstein’s life and career ever staged in a museum setting. It showcases 150 photographs, personal items, papers, correspondence, costumes, furniture, and films. Featured items on display include Bernstein’s conductor baton, his first childhood piano, the desk used to compose West Side Story, and handwritten score sheets.
ABOVE Set design for Guys and Dolls, on view in What’s New? at the Schwarzman Building
This two-part exhibition highlights select collection items from among the hundreds of objects added in the last several years. Visit the Wachenheim Gallery on the first floor to explore recent acquisitions from across the Library’s collections, then head up to the third floor for more newly acquired prints and photographs from our world-renowned Wallach Division.
Shared Sacred Sites MAR 27–JUN 30 Wachenheim Gallery Discover some of the Library’s rarest and most beautiful holdings in this exhibition exploring the figures and locations common to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Highlights include a 15th-century hand-colored panorama of Jerusalem, a Renaissance Book of Hours filled with images of Mary, two illuminated manuscript editions of the Islamic Stories of the Prophets, and more.
Support for The New York Public Library’s Exhibitions Program has been provided by Celeste Bartos, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos Exhibitions Fund, Jonathan Altman, and the continuing generosity of Miriam and Ira D. Wallach. Additional support for You Say You Want a Revolution: Remembering the 60s is provided by Alyce W. Toonk, Susan Jaffe Tane, the Lola Szladits Memorial Fund, and the Bertha and Isaac Liberman Foundation, Inc., in memory of Ruth and Seymour Klein. This exhibition is part of Carnegie Hall’s The ’60s: The Years that Changed America festival. Leonard Bernstein at 100 was curated by the GRAMMY Museum® in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and the Bernstein Family. Presented in cooperation with the Bernstein Family, The Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc., Brandeis University, and the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Additional support is provided by The New York Community Trust - LuEsther T. Mertz Advised Fund, the Leo Shull Foundation for the Arts,
Toscanini: Preserving a Legacy in Sound THROUGH APR 7 Vincent Astor Gallery With a particular focus on his 17-year career with the NBC Symphony Orchestra, Toscanini: Preserving a Legacy in Sound draws foremost upon the Toscanini Legacy collection of sound recordings, the single largest collection held by the Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound at the Library.
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., Barbara G. Fleischman, Howard and Sarah Solomon, Dasha Epstein, and the Ira and Leonore Gershwin Philanthropic Fund.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges the cooperation of the Family of Walfredo Toscanini in the preparation of the Toscanini exhibition. Special thanks to Allan Steckler, Executor–The Toscanini Estate.
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KIDS & TEENS
Babies, Toddlers & Preschool The Library is an essential partner for parents and caregivers of young children, offering a wide range of programs and resources to help kids develop early literacy skills—from story times to family literacy workshops and more. For locations and information: nypl.org/abc
Story Time It’s never too early to start reading. From learning new shapes and sounds to beginning to read independently, our story times are designed for young children from birth to preschool. Visit us online to find a story time near you. • Baby Story Time (Birth–18 months) • Toddler Story Time (18 months–3 years) • Preschool Story Time (3–5 years)
Family Literacy Workshops Now held at almost every NYPL branch, these workshops teach families how to read, talk, sing, write, and play with their children to help them build essential literacy skills. Plus, pick up the Library’s free early literacy kit, including a board book with rhymes and fingerplays, and other engaging materials available in Spanish, Chinese, Bengali, French, Arabic, Korean, and Russian at select locations.
Hands-On Science: Sensory Story Time Join us for an inclusive, four-session program that combines the best practices from special education and traditional story time to create an interactive, engaging program for children of all abilities! Visit one of the locations below or go online for more. BRONX Pelham Parkway–Van Nest Library JAN 3, 10, 17, 24 | 11 AM
MANHATTAN Muhlenberg Library MAR 8, 15, 22, 29 | 12 NOON
Roosevelt Island Library JAN 18, FEB 15, MAR 15, APR 19 | 11 AM
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NYPL Sings! Discover the Library’s new album of children’s songs—written and recorded by NYPL staff! Each song represents a different way parents, caregivers, and librarians can help prepare young children for a lifetime of learning. Check out the CD at your local library, available in early 2018, plus find the companion booklet of complete song lyrics in our free early literacy kit. Visit us online to find the lyrics to each song and download the entire album for free: nypl.org/abc
Kids in Grades K–6 The Library offers a variety of programs for kids of all ages, from tech programs to science workshops, book discussions, games, and more. For details, ask at your local branch or visit: nypl.org/kids
Hands-On Science Stop by your local branch this spring and participate in a fun, interactive STEM workshop series! Programs run February–May, so mark your calendars! Find out more at your local branch or visit us online.
NEW! Kid & Teen Tech Clubs
Castles! A Medieval Building Series Learn to create and build the different components of a castle with LEGO Bricks. Designing a Dream City Use your imagination to create your very own city using LEGO Bricks.
Teen Programs The Library is the place for teens to get ready for college, discover great young adult authors, and more. Find more programs and information: nypl.org/teens
The Place for Teens The Library has tons of programs and resources for teens, from technology workshops to leadership opportunities. Plus, many of our locations have dedicated spaces for teens, where you can do homework, explore Library resources, and hang out with friends. Visit one of these locations, ask a librarian, or go online for more. BRONX Grand Concourse Library STATEN ISLAND St. George Library Center
MANHATTAN Countee Cullen Library Grand Central Library Hamilton Grange Library Washington Heights Library
Teen Author Festival Come be a part of New York City’s biggest annual young adult author event! Check out panels, readings, book signings, and more. Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Manhattan WED, MAR 21 | 6–8 PM FRI, MAR 23 | 2–6 PM
SAT, MAR 24 | 1–5 PM
For more, visit: nypl.org/teenlive
Make digital music, invent with electronics and code, craft solutions with 3D design, produce animations, and more in our new tech clubs for kids and teens! Join friends to tinker with exciting new technology tools while learning some basics, receive guidance in making things that matter to you, and advance your coding, digital media, and design skills. Find a club site or other new tech programming near you: nypl.org/kids BRONX Francis Martin Library Westchester Square Library MANHATTAN Chatham Square Library Hamilton Grange Library Inwood Library Mulberry Street Library
TeenLIVE programs are sponsored by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.
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KIDS & TEENS Enrichment Zones GRADES 1–8 This customized homework-help program lets students sharpen their math and reading skills through one-on-one tutoring and specialized computer software. BRONX Baychester Library 347-697-9909
MANHATTAN Inwood Library 347-821-8388
Francis Martin Library 347-933-3420
Seward Park Library 917-821-4878
High Bridge Library 347-933-1320
After-School Programs for Kids & Teens Discover essential educational resources offered at select libraries. Groups meet at least twice a week after school. Sessions begin in February and run through the school year. For more details and information about how to register, call the phone numbers listed here or visit: nypl.org/ost
Homework Resources Need help? The Library offers a wide array of online resources that can help you find the information you need to succeed with your homework, school projects, and more. Visit nypl.org/databases where you can browse by subject or search by keyword.
Major support for children’s and young adult programming is provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. Additional major support is provided by Stavros Niarchos Foundation; Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett Endowment for Children’s and Young Adult Programs and Services; The Jacqueline K. Gadomski Living Trust; and the Estate of Brooke Russell Astor. Additional support is provided by Beth and Christopher Kojima; the Estate of Charles J. Mauro; the Estate of William C. Morris; The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund; Epstein Teicher Philanthropies; the E.H.A. Foundation Endowment for Literacy Programming; Mr. and Mrs. John Klingenstein; and The Jason and Susanna Berger Fund.
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Hunts Point Library 718-617-0339
STATEN ISLAND Port Richmond Library 347-697-9937
Jerome Park Library 347-277-4839
West New Brighton Library 347-277-4591
Mott Haven Library 347-952-8016
Literacy Leaders GRADES 1–2 First and second graders are paired with high school reading coaches who are trained to help them with basic reading skills, phonics, and reading comprehension. Space is limited. MANHATTAN Hamilton Fish Park Library 347-326-2312
Washington Heights Library 347-697-9967
Harry Belafonte– 115th Street Library 347-697-9911
BRONX Mosholu Library 347-277-4413
GRADES 11–12: STAY TUNED! Interested in becoming a Literacy Leaders mentor? Check back in September 2018 for information about registering for our fall training sessions.
Major support for after-school programming is provided by Arthur W. Koenig; the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences; Stavros Niarchos Foundation; The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development; The Bok Family Foundation; The New York Life Foundation; The Pinkerton Foundation; The Joseph H. Flom Foundation; Con Edison; and The Walt Disney Company, with additional support from the Estate of Mary McConnell Bailey. Support for the Early Literacy Initiative was generously provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences, The Lisa E. Javitch Early Literacy Initiative, the Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation, the Gray Foundation, New York State Library’s Family Literacy Library
Services Program, the NYPL Council Committee for Education, Staten Island Foundation, HBO®, Richmond County Savings Foundation, The Sirus Fund, and an anonymous donor, with additional support through City’s First Readers, an initiative made possible with funding from the New York City Council.
Best Books for Kids & Teens Each year, our librarians read thousands of newly published books for kids and teens and choose their favorites for you to discover and enjoy. Check out these top 10 favorites from our recently released Best Books for Kids and Best Books for Teens lists, then pick up the full lists at your local branch or find them online.
Top 10 Favorites for Kids Discover the full list: nypl.org/kids2017 The Book of Mistakes Corinna Luyken
The Goat Anne Fleming
Bravo! Poems About Amazing Hispanics Margarita Engle; art by Rafael LĂłpez
Little Fox in the Forest Stephanie Graegin
The Crane Girl: Based on Japanese Folktales Curtis Manley; art by Lin Wang
Muddy: The Story of Blues Legend Muddy Waters Michael Mahin; art by Evan Turk
Forever, or a Long, Long Time Caela Carter
The New Ocean: The Fate of Life in a Changing Sea Bryn Barnard 5 Worlds Book I: The Sand Warrior Mark Siegel & Alexis Siegel; art by Xanthe Bouma, Matt Rockefeller & Boya Sun Yours Sincerely, Giraffe Megumi Iwasa; art by Jun Takabatake
Top 10 Favorites for Teens Discover the full list: nypl.org/teens2017 Cells at Work, vols. 1–4 Akane Shimizu
I Believe in a Thing Called Love Maurene Goo
Dreadnought April Daniels
Long Way Down Jason Reynolds
The 57 Bus Dashka Slater
The Nowhere Girls Amy Reed
The Hate U Give Angie Thomas
Saint Death Marcus Sedgwick
How Dare the Sun Rise Sandra Uwiringiyimana
What Girls Are Made Of Elana K. Arnold
Artwork (left) from The Wendy Project (not listed) by Melissa Jane Osborne; art by Veronica Fish; artwork (above) from The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken
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J O B S E A R C H & F I NA N C I A L P L A N N I N G
Science, Industry and Business Library Discover events and resources to help with your career, business, or finances. For a full program listing: nypl.org/sibl/events Get into an Interviewing State of Mind WED, FEB 7 | 6 PM
Overcoming Myths of the “Older Worker” FRI, MAR 16 | 12 NOON
Turn Job Interviews into Offers WED, APR 4 | 6 PM
Navigating the New World of Work WED, APR 18 | 6 PM
Kickstart your future as a small business owner, like these winners of the 2017 business plan competition.
Small Business Tax Tips for Freelancers
Using Video for Marketing: The Five Videos Every Business Needs to Generate Leads
THURS, JAN 25 | 6 PM
THURS, MAR 22 | 6 PM
Planning Your Social Media Marketing for a “New Year” of Business
How to Be a Presentation Guru in Your Business or Career
TUES, JAN 30 | 6 PM
THURS, APR 5 | 6 PM
Facebook for Business: 12 Secrets to Market Your Business Better
Job Search
TUES, FEB 13 | 6 PM
Self-Recruiter® Lecture Series: Resume Renovation
Boost Your Business with Instagram
SAT, JAN 6 | 11 AM
Power Interviewing: How to Get the Job You Really Want Now THURS, APR 26 | 6 PM
CEO Series: Derek Lidow Global CEO Derek Lidow shares ideas from his new book Building on Bedrock, which discusses how Sam Walton, Walt Disney, and other leading entrepreneurs built their renowned companies. TUES, APR 24 | 6 PM
TUES, FEB 27 | 6 PM
SPOTLIGHT ON
DISCOVER
SCIENCE, INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS LIBRARY
FREE ONLINE TRAINING ANY TIME, ANYWHERE
188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street) NYPL’s Science, Industry and Business Library is a research and circulating library with extensive business, finance, and popular science print resources as well as premium online databases. Free appointments are available to provide you with business advice, career support, and financial counseling from credentialed professionals. nypl.org/sibl
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Access over 2,000 online video courses from your home computer. Learn new job skills and make yourself more marketable. Thousands of expert-led courses are free to anyone with an library card. To get started: nypl.org/lynda
Financial Planning Savvy Social Security Planning*
Cyber Safety: Do’s and Don’ts of Consumer Cybersecurity Presented by the Better Business Bureau
SAT, JAN 13 | 12 NOON
TUES, MAR 6 | 6 PM
Planning for Retirement: Saving & Investing*
Tax Smart Investing* SAT, MAR 24 | 12 NOON
TUES, FEB 6 | 6 PM
Fix Your Finances with Goal-Based Budgeting*
Just Starting: Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds TUES, APR 3 | 6 PM
SAT, FEB 10 | 12 NOON
Retirement Account Distribution Strategies* SAT, FEB 24 | 12 NOON
Baby Makes Three: Financial Planning for Parents and Parents-to-Be SAT, APR 21 | 12 NOON *Presented by the Financial Planning Association of New York
FINANCIAL PLANNING DAY @ SIBL FRI, APR 27 | 10 AM–5 PM
Pop-Up Recruitment Events The Library’s pop-up recruitment fairs are a great way for job seekers to connect with employers who are hiring in their area. Learn more about these and more career events hosted by NYPL’s Career and Education Information Services: nypl.org/ceis
Bronx Eastchester Library MON, JAN 15, APR 9 | 11 AM–2 PM MON, JUN 4 | 1 PM–3 PM
Francis Martin Library TUES, JAN 30, WED, FEB 21, THURS, MAR 29, MON, APR 23, TUES, MAY 22, WED, JUN 27 | 11 AM–2 PM
Jerome Park Library MON, APR 16, MAY 14, JUN 11 | 11 AM–2 PM
Kingsbridge Library MON, JAN 8, FEB 5, MAR 5, APR 9, MAY 7, JUN 4 | 11 AM–2 PM
Mosholu Library MON, FEB 12, APR 16, JUN 18 | 11 AM–2 PM
HEAR FROM THE EXPERTS Twelve classes on life and financial issues
Manhattan
EXPLORE THE LIBRARY’S RESOURCES Tools for finding and comparing your investment options
THURS, JAN 11, FEB 8, MAR 8, APR 12, MAY 10, JUN 14 | 11 AM–2 PM
MEET WITH THE COUNSELORS Specialists in credit crisis, Medicare, and financial planning
Macomb’s Bridge Library
BROWSE THE FINANCIAL FAIR Information from government agencies and nonprofit organizations
Webster Library
George Bruce Library
WED, MAY 9, JUN 13 | 11 AM–2 PM
TUES, JAN 23, FEB 27, MAR 27, APR 24, MAY 22, JUN 26 | 11 AM–2 PM
Sponsored in conjunction with the Financial Planning Association of New York.
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COMPUTERS & TECH TRAINING
TechConnect Connect with your future at the Library—for free. TechConnect offers more than 80 technology classes at NYPL branches throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. It also provides computer labs across the city and helpful online training and resources.
Online Resources Learn at your own pace with video tutorials and class handouts in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, and Russian. Want to measure your progress? Use TechConnect’s online assessments to test your knowledge on hardware, software, and other skills you learn in class.
Technology Classes From learning the basics of how to use a computer to mastering essential business software, there is a class for every student at every level. Many classes are also taught in Spanish and Chinese. To see a full list and find a class near you: nypl.org/computers
Computer Basics
Software & More
ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS Computer Basics Learn to Type & Use a Mouse PC vs. Mac Windows Basics
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010 Advanced MS Excel 2010 Advanced MS Word 2010 Excel Genius Workshop MS Excel 2010 for Beginners MS PowerPoint 2010 for Beginners
INTERNET, EMAIL & MORE Advanced Internet Searching Digital Media Basics Email for Beginners Getting More out of Google Protecting Your Privacy & Security SOCIAL MEDIA Google+ LinkedIn for Job Seekers Twitter Basics DIGITAL DEVICES Android Basics Apps on Tablets Everything You Need to Know About Your Smartphone or Tablet iPad/iPhone Basics Making Music with GarageBand
GET CREATIVE 3D Modeling for 3D Printing Create a Website with HTML & CSS iMovie: Green Screening & Effects Photoediting for Beginners Programming Fundamentals with Python MAC CLASSES Illustrator for Beginners Mac Computers for Beginners Photoshop for Beginners Stop Motion Animation
Classes by Audience Ages 50+ Job Seekers People with Disabilities* *Available at the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
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Computer Labs Our computer labs offer hands-on training and one-on-one help with TechConnect experts. During designated hours with extended computer sessions, students can ask questions, practice new skills, create an email account, polish a resume, and more. Visit our 11 specialized locations to receive help, practice independently, or gain access to more online learning.
Series-Based Courses Gain an in-depth understanding of coding and more with the Library's ongoing courses. Online registration is required—classes fill up quickly, so secure your spot today! To register or learn more about our seriesbased courses: nypl.org/computers Office Readiness Improve your tech skills to help advance your career. Project <Code> Learn coding languages used to build websites. Make It. Print It. Sell It. Make 3D products and learn how to sell them online.
Design 360 Develop your skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator with this series of classes, then show off your talent by completing a project at home or in one of the Library’s computer labs.
Stay tuned! This summer, the Library will host an exhibition featuring the work of TechConnect students. Check the web for more details.
Major support for the Library’s adult literacy, English language programs and technology training is provided by the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development; Arthur W. Koenig; Stavros Niarchos Foundation; the NYC Connected Communities, a program of the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications; The JPB Foundation; and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II funding administered through the New York State Education Department.
Public Computers & Reservations NYPL has thousands of computers across its 92 locations, including new desktops and laptops, plus many more recently upgraded computers. Computer sessions generally last 45 minutes. Free Wi-Fi is also available at all locations. Reservations for desktop computers are not required, but can be made up to a day in advance: pcreserve.nypl.org
Development; New York State Coordinated Outreach Services Program; The Earl Bailey Trust; in memory of Susan Goodstein Lerner and her commitment to the ESOL program; New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services grant program; and an anonymous donor. NYPL TechConnect is funded in part by:
Additional support provided by the New York City Center for Economic Opportunity; Altman Foundation; Funding from the Mayor’s Young Men’s Initiative administered through the New York City Department of Youth and Community
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A D U LT E D U C AT I O N & M O R E R E S O U R C E S Information Session Locations BRONX Bronx Library Center MON, JAN 8 | 12 NOON, 3 PM, OR 6 PM
STATEN ISLAND St. George Library Center TUES, JAN 9 | 11 AM WED, JAN 10 | 5 PM
MANHATTAN Aguilar Library TUES, JAN 16 | 12 NOON OR 6 PM
English Classes
Adult Literacy Classes
NYPL offers free classes in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at more than 40 locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.
NYPL provides free adult literacy classes and tutoring for adults who speak English but have difficulty reading and writing.
Registration for the winter 2018 session takes place January 6–20. Classes begin the week of January 22 and run for 10 weeks. Spring registration begins in early April. Space is limited. To begin, students must attend an information session (see right) and schedule an assessment. For more information: nypl.org/english
Attend an information session to get started (see right) or learn more online: nypl.org/english
Harlem Library SAT, JAN 6 | 10 AM OR 2 PM WED, JAN 10 | 12 NOON OR 6 PM
Tompkins Square Library MON, JAN 8 | 12 NOON, 2 PM OR 6 PM
Immigrant Heritage Week Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Week all April long with events, multicultural programs, and performances across NYPL! Learn more: nypl.org/heritageweek
Citizenship Resources NEW
AMERICANS CORNER Offered at all 88 NYPL neighborhood branches, New Americans Corners connect immigrants with books, brochures, and more resources about citizenship and other related topics.
NYCitizenship, offered at four Library locations, provides free legal help with citizenship applications: • Meet one-on-one with a trusted lawyer for free • Apply for citizenship easily • Find out if you can apply for free • Get free, confidential financial counseling Learn more: nypl.org/nycitizenship
Get immigration consultations and legal help services: • Full legal immigration consults and screening for immigration benefits • Assistance filing applications • Referrals made to trusted immigration specialists Available at select Library locations: nypl.org/ijclegal
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ACCESSIBILITY
Learn about all our accessible resources: nypl.org/accessibility
AUDIO ACCESSIBILITY For patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing, ASL interpretation or CART captioning is available for any NYPL program. Please request two weeks in advance: accessibility@nypl.org
BOOKSHARE Instantly get 500,000 accessible e-audiobooks with simultaneous text on screen, free for all eligible users! Learn more or apply today: nypl.org/printdisabilities
BOOKS BY MAIL Eligible patrons can get books and other materials delivered right to their homes. Visit: nypl.org/booksbymail
ANDREW HEISKELL BRAILLE & TALKING BOOK LIBRARY
• 70,000 professionally narrated talking books
The only NYC library created to serve people with print disabilities, Heiskell Library offers free braille, talking books and magazines, book machines, and home delivery service, plus accessible cultural programs, assistive technology coaching, and tech training.
• Instant downloads from the Library website or app • No late fees or item limits • On-demand requests and automatic delivery of your favorite genres • Programs for all ages
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U S I N G T H E L I B R A RY The New York Public Library is made up of four research libraries and 88 neighborhood branches throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Here’s an introduction to some key resources.
Library Cards
Free library cards are available to anyone who lives, works, attends school, or pays property taxes in New York State. Apply at any library location or online: nypl.org/librarycard
Get Help
Need assistance? Ask NYPL is the Library’s virtual reference and support service. Contact us via email, chat, or phone (917-ASK-NYPL). For more information: nypl.org/asknypl
SimplyE
SimplyE, the Library’s e-reader app, makes it easy to browse, borrow, and read more than 300,000 free e-books. All you need is a New York Public Library card. Learn more and get started: nypl.org/SimplyE
Research Materials
Researchers can use NYPL’s research collections at our four research centers. For guidelines or to make an appointment with a research specialist: nypl.org/researchcollections
Digital Collections
The Library’s Digital Collections database holds more than 700,000 items, including photographs, manuscripts, maps, and more. All are accessible for free online, with new materials added often: nypl.org/digitalcollections
Magazines On the Go
Cardholders now have free access to Flipster, a digital interface for reading magazines. Choose from more than 100 popular publications and view them online or download issues to read later. Get started: nypl.org/flipster
Streaming Movies
Patrons can use their library card to gain free access to Kanopy, a service that streams over 30,000 films online. Movies can be viewed any time, from anywhere. Find out more and start watching: nypl.org/kanopy
IDNYC Cards
The Library is proud to serve as an enrollment site for IDNYC, the City’s free municipal identification card. Patrons can apply for this government photo ID at two NYPL locations: Bronx Library Center and Grand Central Library. For more information: nypl.org/idnyc
Public Benefits Assistance
Single Stop provides free, confidential, one-on-one advice and help with public benefits, unemployment, health insurance, SNAP, and more. To learn more: nypl.org/singlestop
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BUILDING FOR YOU With 92 libraries across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, NYPL is committed to investing in our physical locations. Learn more about our latest projects: nypl.org/capitalprojects RECENTLY COMPLETED
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manhattan Last fall, the Library proudly announced the completion of a $22 million renovation at the Schomburg Center in Harlem. With an updated facade, auditorium, and shop, plus a new gallery space and updated reading rooms, the Schomburg is now better equipped than ever to serve as a vital research and community center for future generations. CURRENT MAJOR PROJECTS
Van Cortlandt Library, Bronx Van Cortlandt Library is getting a new location three blocks away from its current site. The new building will be twice the size of the current branch and will include:
Status: In design Total Budget: $7.5 million Expected Completion Date: Summer 2019
• New program space • Dedicated space for kids & teens • Flexible community space
Five Historic Libraries Bronx: Melrose
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Hunts Point
Manhattan: Fort Washington
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125th Street
Staten Island: Port Richmond
Thanks to the historic increase in City funding in FY16, the Library is in the midst of an unprecedented capital investment in our branches, bringing full renovations to five historic branches. Upgrades to each branch will include:
Status: In design Total Budget: $100 million Expected Completion Date: Fall 2020
• Addition of elevators
• Dedicated children’s & teen spaces
• New windows & entryways
• New and upgraded restrooms
• Community & program spaces
• Upgraded HVAC
The Schomburg Renovation is generously supported through capital funding by Mayor Bill de Blasio, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, NYS Assembly Member Inez Dickens (former City Council Member), former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, former City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, the New York State Education Department, the Ford Foundation, Citi and Carver Federal Savings Bank. Capital projects at The New York Public Library are made possible by the generous support of elected officials at the city, state, and federal levels. For more information on funding for specific projects, visit: nypl.org/capitalprojects
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DISCOVER NYPL’S 92 LOCATIONS For libraries in Brooklyn and Queens, visit: bklynlibrary.org or queenslibrary.org
* For more information about the Mid-Manhattan Library renovation: nypl.org/midtown