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   UPCOMING EVENTS   

Gary Marcus headshot Courtesy Gary Marcus
Julia Angwin headshot Julia Angwin © Harold Mindel

Gary Marcus with Julia Angwin: Taming Silicon Valley

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 7 - 8 PM
Will AI help humanity or harm it? A prominent researcher and cognitive scientist sounds the alarm over Big Tech’s role in the future of AI.Read More ›
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Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett headshot Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett © Chuck Fishman
Hankus Netsky headshot Courtesy Hankus Netsky
Henry Sapoznik headshot Courtesy Henry Sapoznik
Zalmen Mlotek headshot Courtesy Zalmen Mlotek

WEVD and the Sounds of Jewish New York

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 7 - 8 PM
Live musical performances and a panel conversation celebrate the Library’s acquisition of rare sheet music and manuscripts from the legendary New York radio station WEVD. Read More ›
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Maira Kalman headshot Maira Kalman © Kimisa H
Rumaan Alam headshot Courtesy Rumaan Alam

Maira Kalman with Rumaan Alam: Still Life with Remorse

Thursday, November 21, 2024, 7 - 8 PM
The beloved artist and author shares her most autobiographical and intimate work to date. Read More ›
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Dava Sobel headshot Dava Sobel © Glen Allsop for Hodinkee

Dava Sobel: The Elements of Marie Curie

Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 7 - 8 PM
The preeminent science writer discusses the untold story of Marie Curie’s other legacy—the dozens of young women who trained under her and launched stellar scientific careers of their own. Read More ›
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