NYPL Events
NYPL Events: What's Happening 7/5–18
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July 7–18: In the Spotlight
Kai Bird and Alexis Coe on Jimmy Carter's Unfinished Presidency
Wed, Jul 7 | 5 PM | Bryant Park
Peter S. Canellos on John Marshall Harlan, the Great Dissenter
Wed, Jul 14 | 5 PM | Bryant ParkMore Featured Events
Immigrant Writing Workshops with Restless Books
Beginning July 8 | OnlineThe Library is partnering with Restless Books for a series of free writing classes to inspire immigrants to tell their own stories. Classes are conducted in English and will meet weekly online for three sessions. Participants must attend each session.
Online TED Circles: "How to Disagree Productively and Find Common Ground" by Julia Dhar
Mon, Jul 12 | 4 PM | OnlineWatch a short TED talk where business strategist and author Julia Dhar offers three techniques to reshape the way we talk to each other, then discuss with NYPL librarians from our West New Brighton Library. Staff will also provide recommended reading based on Dhar's talk.
Power in Print: The Death and Life of Great American Cities
Mon, Jul 12 | 6 PM | OnlineJoin the staff at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) for a conversation about The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs, a classic on the forces that shape neighborhoods across the U.S.
For Artists: Preparing for Studio Visits
Mon, Jul 12 | 6 PM | OnlineLearn how to prepare for a studio visit and artist talk by sharing your artwork. This program is open to artists of all skill and career levels.
Reel to Read Movie Trivia: This Sporting Life
Fri, Jul 16 | 4 PM | OnlineThink you're a movie expert? Test your sports-related film trivia knowledge with the Reel to Read team at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL). Librarians will also provide book recommendations related to sports in film.
Language Conversation Groups
Practice conversation skills in a wide array of languages—including Español (Spanish), 中文 (Chinese), বাংলা (Bengali), kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian Creole), and more—with your fellow New Yorkers and expert librarians from branches across NYPL, including our Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL).Learn Something New
Self-Compassion: Create Confidence to Empower Yourself & Others
Tues, Jul 6 | 5 PM | OnlineGrow Your Business with Reference Solutions
Thurs, Jul 8 | 6 PM | OnlineSave for Retirement
Tues, Jul 13 | 12 Noon | OnlineBudgeting Workshop
Wed, May 12 | 12 NoonFind Your Passion: Live Your Best Life
Tues, Jul 13 | 5 PM | OnlineMedicare 2021
Wed, Jul 14 | 5 PM | OnlineSpeed Up Your Leadership to Skyrocket Your Small Business with Jimmy Newson
Thurs, Jul 15 | 6 PM | OnlineSign up for NYPL Events today and get the latest online events from the Library delivered straight to your inbox.
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