NYPL Events

03/01/2026

Join us March 11 to explore the illicit liaisons, political ambitions, and mortal betrayals of one prominent Delhi family in a sweeping novel from National Book Award finalist Karan Mahajan.

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02/28/2026

Join us March 3 as historian Ellen Carol DuBois, in conversation with legal scholar Julie Suk, discusses reformer Elizabeth Cady Stanton whose words still provoke—and whose struggles helped shape contemporary feminism.

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02/28/2026

Join us March 4 as paper engineer and graphic designer Kelli Anderson reveals the technologies and philosophies that have shaped letterforms as captured in her immersive pop-up book Alphabet in Motion.

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02/27/2026

Sci-fi fans, this one's for you!

Join us on February 28 for an afternoon of artmaking, giveaways, and more.

This very special reading party honors the legacy of sci-fi pioneer Octavia Butler, author of visionary works including Kindred, the Parable series, and more. Meet fellow readers, make a work of original sci-fi art, and pick up giveaways while supplies last.

This very special reading party honors the legacy of sci-fi pioneer Octavia Butler, who penned visionary works including Kindred, the Parable series, and more. Meet fellow readers, make a work of original sci-fi art, and pick up giveaways while supplies last.

02/10/2026

The Library offers ESOL and beginner literacy classes for adults interested in improving their English language skills. Join our English classes by finding an information session at a branch near you, taking an assessment test, and registering! Learn more at:
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The New York Public Library is here to support you in improving your writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills in English.

02/09/2026

On February 27, attend The Library After Hours! Join us at the 42nd Street library for a night of dancing, performances, and behind-the-scenes access to the collections in celebration of our exhibition ¡Wepa! which closes on March 8. Register now!

The Library After Hours: ¡Wepa! Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics | ¡Wepa! Puertorriqueños en el mundo de los cómics in New York - Checkout. Join us at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building for the city’s most cerebral happy hour. | Acompáñenos en el Stephen A. Schwarzm

02/08/2026

Tomorrow, see performances of 3 rarely seen one-act plays by dramatist and educator P.J. Gibson at the Library, produced in collaboration with the New Federal Theatre. Join us for the latest installment of the Schomburg Center’s series, Century of Black Theater Making, which explores 100 years of Black theater through conversations and readings of plays in the Center’s collection.
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Produced in collaboration with New Federal Theatre, see 3 rarely seen one-act plays by dramatist and educator, P.J. Gibson.

02/07/2026

On February 10, join the Schomburg Center for a screening of ‘John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk,’ directed by the Harlem-born documentary filmmaker, St. Clair C. Bourne. In honor of Black History Month, this season of “Black on Screen” focuses on histories of Black-American and Afro-diasporic coalition building and resistance movements on screen.

Register to attend now.
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A screening of John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk (1996) directed by the Harlem-born documentary filmmaker, St. Clair C. Bourne.

02/06/2026

‘Nonviolent’ is a portrait of a key architect of the civil rights era, Rev. James Lawson, Jr., who taught and organized nonviolent direct action. On February 17, Emily Yellin, Lawson's collaborator, and his son, John Lawson, discuss his legacy. Register now.

Nonviolent: The Life of Rev. James Lawson Jr. in New York - Checkout. Explore the life of one of the most influential yet unheralded heroes of the civil rights era. Nonviolent is a personal portrait of a principal architect of the civil rights era. Rev. James Lawson Jr. spent his life fighting

02/05/2026

A party about books? Yes please! Join Reading Rhythms and New York Public Library branches across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island for book parties! Meet and mingle with fellow book lovers, get custom reading recommendations from librarians, pick up a library card, and more!

Registration is required to join. Find a reading party near you!

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02/05/2026

Tomorrow, artist biographer Phoebe Hoban joins the Library to discuss her book about Jean-Michel Basquiat, ‘Basquiat: A Quick Killing in Art.’ Register now to learn about Basquiat’s rise and fall and artistic journey.

Tickets for Phoebe Hoban | Basquiat: A Quick Killing in Art in New York from NYPL. ​Artist biographer Phoebe Hoban joins us to discuss her recently re-released bestseller about Jean-Michel Basquiat, Basquiat: A Quick Killing in Art. This event will take place in person and online at the Stavros

02/04/2026

On February 7, the Battery Park City Library welcomes local author David Felsen to discuss his new book ‘New York City Monuments of Black Americans: A History and Guide,’ with John T. Reddick! Register now to join.

This event will take place In Person at Battery Park City Library. Battery Park City Library welcomes local author David Felsen to discuss his new book New York City Monuments of Black Americans: A History and Guide. He will be in conversation with John...