LIVE from NYPL

LIVE from NYPL—The New York Public Library’s premier cultural series—brings together distinguished writers, artists, and scholars for conversations and performances.

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   UPCOMING EVENTS   

Sarah Lewis headshot Sarah Lewis © Stephanie Mitchell
Nell Irvin Painter headshot Nell Irvin Painter © Dwight Carter

Sarah Lewis with Nell Irvin Painter: Myths of Whiteness

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7 - 8 PM
Discover the pivotal moment when Americans chose to ignore the false foundations of our country’s racial hierarchies.Read More ›
In-Person Tickets Sold Out; Tickets available for Livestream
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Book cover of Moby-Dick Moby-Dick
On the left, 6 actors dressed in black seated on a projected boat. In the center, 6 actors seated on a projected boat. © Karen Almond

Moby-Dick from Sea to Stage

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 7 - 8 PM
The Met Opera returns to LIVE from NYPL for an evening of conversation and performance inspired by the New York premiere of Moby-Dick.Read More ›
Tickets available for In-Person & Livestream
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The Library After Hours written over a light blue background.

The Library After Hours: A Century of The New Yorker

Friday, February 28, 2025, 7 - 10 PM
Join us at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building for the city’s most cerebral happy hour.Read More ›
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Kenneth Roth headshot Kenneth Roth © Leigh Vogel, Getty Images

Kenneth Roth: Righting Wrongs

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 7 - 8 PM
The long-time head of Human Rights Watch discusses taking on the biggest villains and toughest autocrats around the world. Read More ›
In-Person Tickets Sold Out; Tickets available for Livestream
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Lisa Kyung Gross headshot Courtesy Lisa Kyung Gross

Cooking Across Borders with the League of Kitchens

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 7 - 8 PM
The founder of New York's beloved cooking school joins special guests to celebrate the culinary expertise of women and immigrants from around the world.Read More ›
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An illuminated manuscript of Shahnameh An illuminated manuscript of Shahnameh
Book cover of Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings

The Shahnameh: Interpreting an Iranian Cultural Touchstone

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 7 - 8 PM
Explore Persia’s founding through conversation, performance, and the Library’s own collections. Read More ›
In-Person Tickets Sold Out; Tickets available for Livestream
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