Patrons of SIBL's robust programming options will find this September particularly rich, because NYPL's business library is compressing its fall special events lineup into the first six weeks of the season.  

On October 7, SIBL's special event venue, Healy Hall, transforms into exhibit space for No Home to Go To from the Balzekas Museum.

Before that, SIBL will stage two of its most popular fairs on personal finance and career resources and launch a CEO author series on business, leadership and self-development topics.  In addition to these, we continue to host our lunch time and afterwork presentations. More details at nypl.org/sibl/events  

Here’s a preview of  September's special events.

Back by popular demand for its fourth season is our blockbuster Financial Planning Day on September 23 from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Held each fall and spring, the Financial Planning Day  mega-event draws hundreds of savvy New Yorkers to:

•    Hear from the Experts: 12 classes on financial/life issues
•    Explore the Library’s Resources: Learn how to find and compare investment options
•    Meet with the Counselors: Credit and Debt coaches, Medicare specialists, and financial planners
•    Browse the Financial Fair: Meet with staff from government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Download the PDF schedule for the full listing.

A week later, on September 30, a  Resource & Career Fair for Entrepreneurial Performing Artists runs from 10 AM to 2 PM to highlight programs and services from a cross section of NY metro area entrepreneurial resources to help performers leverage their talents for their small business, career, or artistic endeavors! Organizations provide an overview of their resources during a kickoff presentation and answer individual questions at their tables.

New, this time around, is the Coaching Cafe where experts share job search tips resumes and cover letters, LinkedIn, networking, and databases with small groups of attendees. For registration and a list of confirmed exhibitors please visit nypl.org/enterarts.

CEO Series 
Sep 8, 13, 20, 27 & Oct 4
6-7:30 PM

The CEO Series features speakers who head their own enterprises while producing best sellers on business, leadership and self-development topics. 

Each week in September (and early October) an entrepreneur/author will share his or her experience. Whether you are in business, looking for a job, or simply seeking to enhance your career, this series will enlighten, educate and empower you.

We have assembled a fantastic lineup: register online for one or all of the programs at nypl.org/ceoseries

September 8
6-7:30 PM

Marianne Williamson: "From millenary to millennial wisdom: transform business challenges into triumphant success."
Marianne Williamson, an internationally acclaimed spiritual author and lecturer, has built a thriving business with a social purpose. She will talk about overcoming business challenges using   millenary wisdom from the Buddha and others and show how companies with a social purpose hold value for millennials. 

September 13
6-7:30 PM

Laura Vanderkam: "You have more time than you think!"
Laura Vanderkam, the author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, will share how to set priorities, to find and make time for the things that you want to do, and to achieve life/work balance. Come prepared to learn how establishing new, practical time-management habits will make your life and business more meaningful. 

September 20
6-7:30 PM

Seth Godin: "Four lessons learned from the altMBA."
Godin, entrepreneur and  best-selling author of Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip and Purple Cow, writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything.  Godin will share four insightful lessons learned from altMBA, an online leadership and management workshop he founded in 2015.  

September 27
6-7:30 pm

Dave Kerpen: "The Art of People."
Dave Kerpen, a renowned entrepreneur, speaker and bestselling author focuses on the topics of influence and leadership. In The Art of People, Dave shares the lessons learned from overcoming challenges,  in both his personal and business life. Dave’s stories will make you laugh, cry, cringe… but more importantly, they will make you learn how to finesse your people skills.  

October 4
6-7:30 pm

Marie Forleo: “Everything is figureoutable.”
Oprah has named Marie Forleo a thought leader for the next generation. She is the founder and president of MarieForleo.com, one of Inc.’s 500 fastest growing companies which helps entrepreneurs build a life they truly love and use their gifts to change the world. Marie’s talk will offer practical tips and pointers to become your best self and excel in business.