April at NYPL: Black Comic Book Festival, Spring Staff Picks, National Poetry Month, and the World Literature Festival

David Hyde Pierce, Sasha Velour, and Chloé Cooper Jones come to NYPL—plus, get help preparing your taxes. [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 [11th Annual Black Comic Book Festival ]( T.J. Sterling 11th Annual Black Comic Book Festival Friday, April 14 & Saturday, April 15 | Schomburg Center The Schomburg Center's Black Comic Book Festival is back, featuring conversations with artists and creators including Karama Horne, author of Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual of the Dora Milaje, graphic artist John Jennings, and The Rippers writer Regine L. Sawyer, among others! Register now to meet legendary and upcoming comic book creators, join conversations with artists in the field, and show off your best cosplay at this free all-ages event. Plus, check out the first-ever Black Comic Book Fest trivia night, a Jeopardy!-style event about Black characters and events from comics, TV, movies, and more. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [New! Spring Staff Picks Are in Bloom]( New! Spring Staff Picks Are in Bloom Leap into new reads for spring with 100 titles selected by our expert staff and librarians for adults, kids, and teens! Explore everything from contemporary romances to poetry, graphic novels and manga, and picture books for the youngest readers. Discover your next great read! [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- This Month at the Library [April Book Club Pick: Commitment by Mona Simpson]( April Book Club Pick: Commitment by Mona Simpson Get immediate access to Mona Simpson's Commitment on our free e-reader app, SimplyE, as part of our virtual book club, presented in partnership with WNYC. The novel follows a single mother and her three children, whose attempts to thrive in 1980s Los Angeles are challenged after she enters a state hospital for treatment for depression. 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 ᐳ]( [SIMPLYE FOR ANDROID ᐳ]( [Celebrate National Poetry Month at NYPL!]( Celebrate National Poetry Month at NYPL! The New York Public Library is celebrating National Poetry Month throughout April! Discover everything the Library has to offer, including free events and programs for all ages, our handpicked list of the best new poetry books, and more resources from our collections. [LEARN MORE >]( [Poetry Panel: Language as Inheritance]( Poetry Panel: Language as Inheritance Mon, Apr 17 | 6 PM | Online Join us for this special poetry panel, led by Zeina Hashem Beck, José Olivarez, and ì‹ ì„ ì˜ (Sun Yung Shin), to celebrate National Poetry Month and kick off NYPL's third annual World Literature Festival. The writers will discuss how the presence of two or more languages in their lives has influenced their work both thematically and linguistically. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Registration Open! NYPL's World Literature Festival ]( Registration Open! NYPL's World Literature Festival April 17–30, 2023 | Various Locations Our third annual World Literature Festival begins next week! Join the Library to celebrate world literature and authors writing in some of the many languages of New York City. Explore our full array of programs, book recommendations, and resources available in world languages—plus, register for author talks and panels hosted in English, español (Spanish), 中文 (Chinese), 한국어 (Korean), français (French), and Italiano (Italian). [ATTEND >]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Author Talks & Discussions Join the Library's premier cultural event series, LIVE from NYPL, for these special free programs at the iconic Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. [Rethinking Alzheimer's & Caregiving: Dasha Kiper & David Hyde Pierce]( Rethinking Alzheimer's & Caregiving: Dasha Kiper & David Hyde Pierce Thurs, Apr 13 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online Livestream tickets still available! [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Sasha Velour: Drag Manifesto]( Sasha Velour: Drag Manifesto Mon, Apr 17 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Geoff Dyer & Chloé Cooper Jones: Transatlantic Conversations]( Geoff Dyer & Chloé Cooper Jones: Transatlantic Conversations Thurs, Apr 20 | 1 PM | Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Matthew Desmond: Poverty, by America]( Matthew Desmond: Poverty, by America Mon, May 1 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- For Kids & Teens [NYPL's Career Resources Fair for Teens]( NYPL's Career Resources Fair for Teens Fri, Apr 28 | 10 AM–1 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Calling all teens! Build a great resume, practice interview skills, and explore exciting career paths at The New York Public Library's first annual Career Resources Fair for Teens. Explore resources from the Library and our partner organizations about entering the workforce after graduation, the range of career paths open to you, and the skills you'll need wherever you end up. Workshops and hands-on activities will help you get the most from the career readiness resources and services we offer. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Celebrate Earth Day with These Book Recommendations]( Celebrate Earth Day with These Book Recommendations To mark Earth Day on April 22, NYPL's Teen Reading Ambassadors have handpicked a wide-ranging selection of books for kids that showcase the wonder of the world and show us how to give back to our planet. Join us on a journey through the Amazon rainforest, to Jamaican beaches, and on the streets of New York City. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [TeenLIVE: Jeff Chang & Dave "Davey D" Cook]( TeenLIVE: Jeff Chang & Dave "Davey D" Cook Wed, Apr 19 | 11 AM | Online Join the Library for a conversation with authors Jeff Chang and Dave "Davey D" Cook as they discuss the young adult edition of their book, Can't Stop Won't Stop: A Hip-Hop History. [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More Events & Resources [April Is Tax Month—Get Free Help at the Library]( April Is Tax Month—Get Free 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 ᐳ]( [Conversations from the Cullman Center | Morgenthau: Andrew Meier with Ginia Bellafante]( Conversations from the Cullman Center | Morgenthau: Andrew Meier with Ginia Bellafante Tues, Apr 18 | 6 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online Join award-winning journalist Andrew Meier, a 2005–6 Cullman Center Fellow, and New York Times reporter Ginia Bellafante for a discussion about the never-before-told story of the Morgenthau family, who have been called "the closest we've got to royalty in New York City." [ATTEND ᐳ]( NYPL Green: Environmentally Friendly Activities for All Ages Various Locations & Dates As spring arrives and we prepare to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, join the Library for crafting sessions, gardening workshops, and more! Learn how to upcycle materials to create vases, recycle plastic bottles into colorful gardens, and grow your own food. Plus, join us for storytimes and activities for all ages. 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