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Celebrate the diversity of NYC with free programs and resources in español, 中文, Русский, français, 한국어, and more for all ages! [View in browser]( [Forward]( [Donate]( [NYPL Connect] Get SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app! [SimplyE on iOS]( [SimplyE on Android]( --------------------------------------------------------------- World Literature Festival [Join Us! NYPL's World Literature Festival]( Join Us! NYPL's World Literature Festival Mon, Apr 11–Sat, Apr 30 The Library is celebrating the rich, multicultural diversity that makes up New York City—and NYPL's broad selection of collections and services—with our second annual World Literature Festival. Find a full line-up of virtual author talks, bilingual storytimes, and resources available in español (Spanish), 中文 (Chinese), Русский (Russian), 한국어 (Korean), বাংলা (Bengali), français (French), 日本語 (Japanese), and more. [EXPLORE ᐳ]( Discover NYPL's Multilingual Resources Explore services and resources in world languages for all ages—from books, music, and DVDs to conversation groups and tutoring—as we celebrate the linguistic diversity of the city we share. - [Español (Spanish)]( - [简体中文 (Chinese)]( - [Русский (Russian)]( - [한국어 (Korean)]( - [বাংলা (Bengali)]( - [Français (French)]( - [日本語 (Japanese)]( [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Festival Highlights Join the Library for a series of special author talks and panel discussions that celebrate world literature and translation, and browse the full lineup of discussions, storytimes for kids, poetry workshops, and more in an array of world languages. [EXPLORE ᐳ]( [Poetry Across Languages]( Poetry Across Languages Mon, Apr 11 | 6 PM | Online In English [ATTEND ᐳ]( [In Conversation | En Conversación: Mayra Santos-Febres]( In Conversation | En Conversación: Mayra Santos-Febres Tues, Apr 12 | 3 PM | Online En español | In Spanish [ATTEND ᐳ]( [In Conversation | 김언수 (Un-su Kim) 작가와의 대화]( In Conversation | 김언수 (Un-su Kim) 작가와의 대화 Wed, Apr 13 | 7 PM | Online 한국어 | In Korean [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Cultures in Translation ]( Cultures in Translation Thurs, Apr 14 | 12 Noon | Online In English [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Alien Nation: True Tales of Immigration]( Alien Nation: True Tales of Immigration Thurs, Apr 14 | 7 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online In English [ATTEND ᐳ]( [In Conversation | En conversation: Patrick Deville avec José Manuel Fajardo]( In Conversation | En conversation: Patrick Deville avec José Manuel Fajardo Tues, Apr 19 | 11 AM | Online En français | In French [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Japanese Crime Fiction: How It Caught the World]( Japanese Crime Fiction: How It Caught the World Wed, Apr 20 | 3 PM | Online In English [ATTEND ᐳ]( [In Conversation | 刘墉 (Liu Yong) 访谈]( In Conversation | 刘墉 (Liu Yong) 访谈 Sat, Apr 23 | 11 AM | Online 普通话 | In Mandarin [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Transatlantic Conversations: Bernardine Evaristo and Brit Bennett ]( Transatlantic Conversations: Bernardine Evaristo & Brit Bennett Tues, Apr 26 | 1 PM | Online In English, presented in partnership with the Royal Society of Literature. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Cixin Liu with Jing Tsu: Worlds of Science Fiction]( Cixin Liu with Jing Tsu: Worlds of Science Fiction Wed, Apr 27 | 1 PM | Online 普通话 | In Mandarin [ATTEND ᐳ]( [In Conversation | В разговоре (Boris Palant) Борисом Палантом]( In Conversation | В разговоре (Boris Palant) Борисом Палантом Thurs, Apr 28 | 3 PM | Online На русском | In Russian [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More Events [LIVE from NYPL We Meet Again!]Join the Library's premier cultural event series, LIVE from NYPL, for in-person and online programs that highlight the work of award-winning writers, celebrate free and open access to information, and investigate the question of democracy across the globe. Constructing a Nervous System: Margo Jefferson with Doreen St. Félix Mon, Apr 18 | 7 PM | Online Only [ATTEND ᐳ]( Internet Archive at 25: Brewster Kahle and Tony Marx Mon, Apr 25 | 7 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( Making Diverse Democracies Endure: Yascha Mounk with Jane Coaston Thurs, Apr 28 | 7 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online Presented in partnership with SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Rooftop Happy Hour with Latinx in Publishing]( by John Bartelstone Rooftop Happy Hour with Latinx in Publishing Fri, Apr 29 | 5:30 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) LIVE from NYPL presents a new series of monthly happy hours featuring drinks, mingling, crafts, and a short selection of curated readings on the rooftop terrace of the recently renovated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL). This month, join Haydil Henriquez, Grisel Acosta, and Vincent Toro for a night of poetry amid views of midtown Manhattan. Presented in partnership with Latinx in Publishing. [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Discover More from the Library [New Free Digital Guide: ¡Ahora en español!]( New Free Digital Guide: ¡Ahora en español! Dive deep into the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures from anywhere on your own device with our free digital guide—now available in Spanish—on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Sumérjase en la Exhibición Polonsky de los Tesoros de la Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York desde cualquier lugar en su propio dispositivo con nuestra guía digital gratuita Bloomberg Connects, la aplicación gratuita de arte y cultura. [GET THE APP / DESCARGA LA APLICACIÓN ᐳ]( Join Language Conversation Groups Practice conversation skills in a wide array of languages—including español (Spanish), 中文 (Chinese), and more—with your fellow New Yorkers and expert librarians at branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Suscríbase para recibir NYPL en Español]( Suscríbase para recibir NYPL en Español Descubra los servicios, programas, recursos, libros gratis y más que la Biblioteca ofrece en español para todas las edades. Subscribe to NYPL en Español to discover the free services, programs, resources, books, and more for all ages that the Library offers in Spanish. [Suscríbase ᐳ]( Collections Open House: Celebrating Passover Wed, Apr 20 | 12 Noon–2 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Honor Passover at this drop-in open house, which offers a rare view of some of the most interesting Haggadot, prints, maps, photographs, and cookbooks from the Library's collections, spanning over 650 years of Passover tradition around the world. [ATTEND ᐳ]( Find Tax Prep Help at the Library For most taxpayers, the deadline for filing taxes this year is Monday, April 18. Get all the tools you need to prepare your taxes yourself with free tax prep workshops at the Library. [ATTEND ᐳ]( Opens Tomorrow! The Library Café at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) Starting Tuesday, April 12, you can enjoy stunning Midtown views on the rooftop terrace at the newly renovated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) with a selection of sandwiches, delicious baked goods, and coffee and espresso beverages from the Library Café by Amy's Bread. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- For Kids & Teens [Multilingual Storytimes for Kids]( Multilingual Storytimes for Kids Enjoy special multilingual storytimes, available in languages including español (Spanish), Deutsch (German), 中文 (Chinese), العَرَبِية (Arabic), עבר׳ת (Hebrew), and 日本語 (Japanese) as our experts read beloved books, sing songs, and share early literacy tips. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Story Line: Available in Five Languages Listen to children’s books performed by one of our talented librarians in English, español (Spanish), 简体中文 (Mandarin), Pусский (Russian), and 日本語 (Japanese). [EXPLORE ᐳ]( Get Homework Help & More at NYPL Kids, educators, and caregivers can explore a wide array of programs and resources to support young learners. Check out our free drop-in NYPL After School program for kids ages 6–12, get one-on-one tutoring in English, español (Spanish), and français (French) with Brainfuse, explore robotics, astronomy, engineering, and coding with our STEAM Discovery Kits, and more. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Discover More for Young Learners Get biweekly updates on everything the Library has to offer kids, including multilingual storytimes, STEAM activities, and homework help with our NYPL Kids e-newsletter. [GET UPDATES ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Support the Library, Shop the Library [Become a Friend of the Library]( Become a Friend of the Library Make a membership gift today and help expand access to the Library's resources including bilingual storytimes, ESOL classes, e-books in world languages, and so much more. 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