As 2020 begins to come to a close, and we continue to mark the Library’s 125th anniversary, discover a wide array of free online events that honor books, ideas, and the city we call home. Register now for event reminders and don't miss out on headliners including some of today's most celebrated figures, from award-winning authors to influential chroniclers of culture, including poets and comedians. Find these events and more, only from the Library. 

Upcoming Events

The Future of New York: Molly Crabapple, Deborah Eisenberg, Michael Greenberg, Hari Kunzru & Jana Prikryl

Robert B. Silvers Lecture
Tues, Dec 8 | 8 PM

To Be a Man: Nicole Krauss with Judith Thurman

Wed, Dec 9 | 8 PM

Writing the City: Isaac Fitzgerald, Susan Choi, Marlon James & Min Jin Lee

Thursday, December 10 | 8 PM​

 

Life Lessons from the Bronx: Desus & Mero with Lovia Gyarkye

Mon, Dec 14 | 8 PM​

The Last Million: David Nasaw with Atina Grossmann

Tues, Dec 15 | 8 PM

Between the Lines: Make Me Rain by Nikki Giovanni

Presented by the Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Wed, Dec 16 | 7 PM

Investing in Each Other: Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman with Rebecca Traister

Wed, Dec 16 | 8 PM​

So Long, 2020: Aparna Nancherla, Matteo Lane & Ophira Eisenberg

Thurs, Dec 17 | 8 PM​

Season Highlights

Featured Book List: 125 NYC Books We Love

As the end of the Library’s 125th anniversary year draws to a close, join us as we pay tribute to New York City with a new anniversary book list of 125 NYC Books We Love. Show our support for the city by exploring titles for kids, teens, and adults, ranging from fiction and poetry to history, photography, and beyond. Download the list—plus find titles in world languages, accessible formats, and more!

Last Chance! Join Our Holiday Open House

Sun, Dec 13 | 1 PM​ The Library continues our time-honored tradition of hosting a Holiday Open House with the first-ever virtual edition, featuring storytimes, a puppet show, collection tours, choir performances, and plenty of holiday cheer! Tune in for a special holiday dance party playlist, downloadable kids crafts, and cocktail and cookie recipes from the Library's archives. Plus, when you register, get a curator-led virtual tour of our new online exhibition, Winter Wonderland: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. We hope this year's virtual Holiday Open House will bring joy and festive entertainment to you and your loved ones.

Online Exhibition: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is a hallmark of the holidays in New York. Honor its legacy with a new online exhibition that charts the early years of the ballet’s life, from its premiere in February 1954 to the success of the remounted production in 1964. Through treasures from the archives of the Jerome Robbins Dance Division, including photographs, set models, and costume designs, the story behind the work emerges, as do the thematic qualities that make Balanchine’s version of the ballet unique and enduring. 

Resources for Kids & Teens

KidsLIVE: Greg van Eekhout, Simran Jeet Singh & Saadia Faruqi

Tues, Dec 8–Thurs, Dec 10 | 3:30 PM​
Tune in this week for a series of talks with writers Greg van Eekhout, author of Cog; Simran Jeet Singh, whose book Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon was named one of NYPL's Best Books of 2020; and Saadia Faruqi, creator of the Yasmin series, whose book A Thousand Questions was also featured on the list.

Mini Music Series for Kids: Music & Culture from Around the World

Mon, Dec 14–Fri, Dec 18 | 3:30 PM​
Join the Library for a week of musical programs celebrating the richness and diversity of different genres from around the world. Discover the music and life of Tito Puente, go on a musical treasure hunt, sing story songs from the African diaspora, and more.

Little Learners Weekly Videos

Discover world languages and cultures through reading, song, and movement. Engage your young ones with five new videos every week to get them dancing, singing, and learning about the world around them. Coming up: Talk about your emotions in Haitian Creole, sing about transportation in Mandarin, dance ballet to Dr. Seuss, and much more!

College & Career Pathways: CUNY Information Session

Wed, Dec 9 | 5 PM​
Learn about the City University of New York system and hear from a CUNY representative who will review their admissions and financial aid processes.

TeenLIVE: Emily X.R. Pan

Mon, Dec 14 | 4 PM​ Join the Library as we welcome author Emily X.R. Pan to talk about her work, including her most recent young adult anthology, Foreshadow: Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing YA. 

More Events & Resources

Virtual Citizenship Study Groups

Dates vary

Qualifying for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Tues, Dec 8 | 12 Noon

Work/Cited: The Photography of Walker Evans with Svetlana Alpers

Wed, Dec 9 | 1 PM

Crafting the Collections: Art Journaling

Thurs, Dec 10 | 1 PM, 3 PM & 5 PM

Ask the Experts: Content Ideas to Promote Your Business with Bryan Mattimore & Javier Ramis

Thurs, Dec 10 | 6 PM

Grab Attention in the Online Job Market with Win Sheffield

Fri, Dec 11 | 12 Noon

Cyber-Smart Holiday Shopping: Safety & ID Theft Prevention

Wed, Dec 16 | 12 Noon

Reflections on Transformative Justice with the New York Transformative Justice Hub

Thurs, Dec 17 | 6:30 PM

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