Black History Month at NYPL: Free programs, events, exhibitions, and more for all ages

Join us for conversations with Lynn Nottage, Farah Jasmine Griffin, David Wright Faladé, and more—plus, explore a new season of LIVE from NYPL. [View in browser]( [Forward]( [Donate]( [NYPL Connect] Get SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app! [SimplyE on iOS]( [SimplyE on Android]( --------------------------------------------------------------- In the Spotlight [Celebrate Black History with NYPL]( Celebrate Black History with NYPL Join The New York Public Library for a month-long celebration of Black history and culture with an array of programs, book recommendations, and resources—part of our year-round mission to advance knowledge and strengthen our communities. Dive into a packed lineup of events, explore recommended reading, find storytimes for little ones, and more. [LEARN MORE >]( [Freedom Narratives: David Wright Faladé & Ilyon Woo with Lynn Nottage]( Freedom Narratives: David Wright Faladé & Ilyon Woo with Lynn Nottage Tues, Feb 7 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online Join authors David Wright Faladé and Ilyon Woo for this conversation with Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Lynn Nottage as they explore intimate narratives about fighting for freedom and America's complex, ever-changing notion of what it means to be free. [ATTEND >]( [Black Lives in the Diaspora: Past / Present / Future]( Black Lives in the Diaspora: Past / Present / Future Thurs, Feb 9 | 6:30 PM | Schomburg Center & Online Join the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture to celebrate a new partnership between Howard University and Columbia University, working to uplift the future of publishing in Black studies. Howard University president Wayne A.I. Frederick and the founding chair of Columbia University's African American and African Diaspora Studies Department, Farah Jasmine Griffin, will be joined by Columbia College dean Josef Sorett, and Howard University economist Omari Swinton, who will discuss the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the subject of the first book in this new series, Vital and Valuable: The Relevance of HBCUs to American Life and Education. [ATTEND >]( [Discover the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture]( Discover the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Every month is Black History Month at the Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. For over 95 years, the Schomburg Center has preserved, protected, and fostered a greater understanding of the Black experience through our collections, exhibitions, events, and educational programs for all ages. Stay up to date with all of the Schomburg Center's events and programs throughout the year. [GET UPDATES >]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More from the Schomburg Center [Closing Soon! Boundless: 10 Years of Seeding Black Comic Futures]( Closing Soon! Boundless: 10 Years of Seeding Black Comic Futures Through February 28, 2023 | Schomburg Center Drawn from the Schomburg Center's archival collections, Boundless illuminates the long history of Black comics and sequential art creators and their motivations to render humor, justice, irony, and futurism in Black aesthetic and liberatory practices from the Golden Age of comic books (1938–1956) to the present. Explore an array of comic books, photographs, and memorabilia, along with creator highlights and clips from past festival programs, before the exhibition closes at the end of the month. [LEARN MORE >]( [Explore the Oldest Digitized Photos from the Schomburg Center]( Explore the Oldest Digitized Photos from the Schomburg Center Recently digitized, the Daguerreotype collection makes accessible the oldest photos in the Schomburg Center's Photographs and Prints Division. The Division houses more than 500,000 photographs, lithographs, and engravings by and about Black people in the U.S., Africa, and the wider African Diaspora. New additions to our Digital Collections include 17 portraits dating from the 1840s and 1850s, most of them featuring Black subjects. [EXPLORE >]( [Support the Schomburg Center]( Support the Schomburg Center Help the Schomburg Center in our mission to collect, preserve, and celebrate materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences by making a tax-deductible donation today. Your support enables us to sustain the Schomburg Center's important work and remain a vital resource in the community and worldwide. [DONATE >]( [Find Books & More from the Schomburg Shop]( Visit the Schomburg Shop Explore a curated selection of items from the Schomburg Shop to discover everything from kids' books to bestsellers—including Imani Perry's South to America and Deborah Willis's The Black Civil War Soldier. Plus, find unique apparel and accessories that celebrate Black culture, history, and literature. All purchases support the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. [SHOP >]( --------------------------------------------------------------- LIVE from NYPL: More Highlights [Banner reads: LIVE from NYPL New Season] Join the Library's premier cultural event series, LIVE from NYPL, for a new season of in-person programs at the iconic Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and the recently renovated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL). Dive into conversations that explore the depths of art, literature, and history with today's thinkers and luminaries, including Camonghne Felix, Angela Saini, Jeremiah Moss, and more. [Dyscalculia: Camonghne Felix with Bunny Michael]( Dyscalculia: Camonghne Felix with Bunny Michael Wed, Feb 22 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Challenging Narratives About Stripping]( Challenging Narratives About Stripping Thurs, Feb 23 | 6:30 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [The Patriarchs with Angela Saini]( Patriarchy Smasher: Angela Saini Tues, Mar 14 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Pandemic Diaries: Julie Golia, Jeremiah Moss & Camilo José Vergara]( Pandemic Diaries: Julie Golia, Jeremiah Moss & Camilo José Vergara Wed, Mar 15 | 7 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Meredith Broussard: Bias Is More than a Glitch]( Meredith Broussard: Bias Is More than a Glitch Mon, Mar 20 | 6:30 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- For Kids & Teens [KidsLIVE with Author Kelly Starling Lyons]( KidsLIVE with Author Kelly Starling Lyons Tues, Feb 14 | 3:30 PM | Online Join us online and at livestream events at select branches for this special program with Kelly Starling Lyons, author of Sing a Song: How "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Inspired Generations and She Persisted: Coretta Scott King. Plus, stick around for a Q&A and activity with the author! [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Discover the Lives of Black Pioneers in New Picture Books]( Discover the Lives of Black Pioneers in New Picture Books These recently published titles introduce children to well-known and lesser-known Black Americans who made important contributions to society, science, and the arts through their actions and words. From trailblazers who broke color barriers in their fields to civil rights activists who took a stand and authors who expressed the struggle and hope of their people, these individuals will inform and inspire young readers. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Join Us for Classic Children's Films About Friendship Thurs, Feb 9 | 10:30 AM | Library for the Performing Arts Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for a morning of classic children’s films celebrating friendship, compassion, and love. Short works including the 1985 film Frog and Toad Are Friends will be shown in the café at the Library for the Performing Arts on our 16 mm film projector. [ATTENDᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More Events & Resources [Treasures: Black Progress & Representation]( Treasures: Black Progress & Representation The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures showcases some of the most extraordinary items from our research collections, including many from the Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Explore an array of items—from portraits of and writing about Sojourner Truth to a first edition of Nella Larsen's novel Passing—that feature Black creators and activists reclaiming and establishing space in various fields and illustrate evolving representations of Black identity around the world. Disponible en español. 有中文版本 [LEARN MORE >]( [GET THE APP >]( [Start Reading Now! Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James]( Start Reading Now! Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James Award-winning author Marlon James's fantasy novel Black Leopard, Red Wolf is now available on our free e-reader app, SimplyE, as part of our virtual book club, presented in partnership with WNYC. The first of James's Dark Star trilogy, the book follows a mercenary hired to find a mysterious child and weaves together history and myth to explore the limits of power. Start reading now and join us for librarian-led discussions throughout the month and an author talk at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL). [SIMPLYE FOR IOS >]( [SIMPLYE FOR ANDROID >]( [Author Talk with Ricky Tucker: And the Category Is…]( Author Talk with Ricky Tucker: And the Category Is… Wed, Feb 8 | 6:30 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) Join author and culture critic Ricky Tucker for a conversation about his book, And the Category Is…: Inside New York's Vogue, House, and Ballroom Community, a look into New York City's century-old ballroom culture. Tucker will be joined by NYPL's Jason Baumann, editor of The Stonewall Reader from Penguin Classics. [ATTEND >]( Inventing the It Girl: Hilary A. Hallett with Alice Kessler-Harris Tues, Feb 14 | 6 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online This Valentine's Day, discover the story behind the modern romance novel and its connection to the life of celebrity author Elinor Glyn. Author Hilary A. Hallett joins historian Alice Kessler-Harris to discuss Hallett's biography, Inventing the It Girl: How Elinor Glyn Created the Modern Romance and Conquered Early Hollywood, which traces Glyn's sensational life. Hallett researched and wrote her book at the Library during her 2016–17 Cullman Center Fellowship. [ATTEND >]( [Free Tax Help at the Library]( Free Tax Help at the Library The Library offers free help as you prepare and file your taxes! NYPL branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island are hosting experts from Ariva, AARP, Food Bank, and Single Stop. See if you qualify for help from tax assistance providers and learn more about local tax assistance programs. Preparación de impuestos en español. 提供中文备税服务. [LEARN MORE >]( Info Sessions: Project Code HTML & CSS Courses Want to learn how to code but unsure where to start? TechConnect's 12-week Front-end Web Development course will teach you how to create dynamic web pages using HTML and CSS. Attendance at an info session, either online or in person, is required for enrollment. [LEARN MORE >]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Get More from NYPL [Line of blue icons that feature a hand selecting a book, the letter E in the form of three books, a light bulb, a WiFi signal, and a magnifying glass hovering over a printed page.] - [Preferred Location Events]( - [Explore the New Catalog]( - [NYPL Service Updates]( - [Get a Library Card]( - [E-Books & Audiobooks]( - [Resources for Kids & Teens]( - [Research Collections]( - [Events & Classes]( - [Need Help? Ask NYPL]( --------------------------------------------------------------- If you received this email from a friend and would like to stay updated on our offerings, [sign up to receive NYPL Connect](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors Schomburg Center programs and exhibitions are supported in part by the City of New York; the State of New York; the New York City Council Black, Latino and Asian Caucus; the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus; the Rockefeller Foundation Endowment for the Performing Arts; and the Annie E. and Sarah L. Delany Charitable Trusts. LIVE from NYPL is made possible by the continuing generosity of Celeste Bartos, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos, the Margaret and Herman Sokol Public Education Endowment Fund, and the support of Library patrons and friends. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch. Major support for children's and young adult programming is provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. Major support for youth education is provided by the City of New York; Arthur W. Koenig; Stavros Niarchos Foundation; Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett Endowment for Children’s and Young Adult Programs and Services; The Gottesman Fund; the Bok Family Foundation; Lisa and Jeff Blau; Mr. and Mrs. Evan R. Chesler; Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Foundation; New York Life Foundation; Verizon Foundation; the Gray Foundation; the E.H.A. Foundation; and City’s First Readers, an initiative made possible with funding from the New York City Council. KidsLIVE is sponsored by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. The Cullman Center is made possible by a generous endowment from Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman in honor of Brooke Russell Astor, with major support provided by Mrs. John L. Weinberg, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Estate of Charles J. Liebman, The von der Heyden Family Foundation, John and Constance Birkelund, and The Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation, and with additional gifts from Helen and Roger Alcaly, The Rona Jaffe Foundation, The Arts and Letters Foundation Inc., William W. Karatz, Merilee and Roy Bostock, and Cullman Center Fellows. NYPL TechConnect is made possible thanks to the generous support of Arthur W. Koenig, Apple Education, Accenture, and by NYC Connected Communities, a program of the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation. --------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to {EMAIL} by The New York Public Library. [NYPL Connect]( is an e-newsletter that features events, resources, service updates, and more from The New York Public Library. To remove yourself from these updates, click the Manage Your Subscriptions or 1-Click Unsubscribe links below. 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