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Free Classes, Programs & Exhibitions · Bronx/Manhattan/Staten Island · Summer 2017 · NYPL.ORG

READ ON THE GO Discover 300,000 free e-books with our updated SimplyE app. p. 26

Summer Reading Challenge 2017 Calling readers of all ages! Build a better world through reading. p. 16 DON’T MISS!

Staff Picks: Our librarians share their recommendations. p. 4

ALL ARE WELCOME HERE Show your support for libraries. p. 3

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The New York Public Library

From the President Summer is a great time to visit the Library. Our 92 locations are here for all New Yorkers with free events and programs, services, and—of course—books. Our Summer Reading Challenge kicks off in June, with recommended reading lists and events for all ages (p. 16). And don’t forget to download our updated e-reader app, SimplyE, which lets you browse, download, and read e-books in one place—all for free (p. 26). Even when school is out, kids and teens can learn and have fun at story times, handson science and technology workshops, and more (p. 18). In June, join us to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with events across our branches (p. 24). Or, you can stop by the Schomburg Center—just designated a national historic landmark—and visit the recently renovated main gallery to view Black Power!, a stirring exhibition examining the movement and its enduring impact (p. 15). In these critical times, libraries are more important than ever. We’re grateful to the supporters who joined us last spring by signing a letter for our Keep Investing in Libraries campaign. We encourage you to join us this spring as we urge the City to invest in libraries—and all New Yorkers. With your support, we can add evening and weekend hours, hire staff, and provide more of the essential services and educational programs people across the city need and deserve.

Join Library users from across the city to call on the Mayor and City Council to invest in libraries—and all New Yorkers—this budget season.

Summer 2017

CONTENTS 4 Staff Picks 5 What’s On This Season UPCOMING EVENTS 6 Author Talks, Lectures & Classes 10 Performing Arts & Music 12 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 14 Exhibitions: Summer Highlights EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES 16 Summer Reading Challenge 2017 18 Kids & Teens: Ongoing Programs 20 Job Search, Financial Planning & Small Business 22 Computers & Tech Training 24 English & Adult Literacy Classes 25 More Programs

Tony Marx President, The New York Public Library

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STAFF PICKS

Great Summer Reads Turn up the heat on your summer book list with our librarians’ top picks across an array of categories. Check out these favorites and view even more online: nypl.org/recommends

SWEEPING FAMILY SAGAS Homegoing

Commonwealth

Yaa Gyasi From 18th century Ghana to modern day America, one family’s sweeping story reveals slavery’s lasting legacy.

Ann Patchett When their tangled relationships become fodder for a best-selling book, two families must confront the past.

TOP NONFICTION Now in its 30th year, NYPL’s Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism celebrates outstanding longform reporting. View this year’s nominees below, then check in after May 22 to find out the winner! For more, visit: nypl.org/bernstein The Morning They Came for Us Janine di Giovanni Hear fearless, moving stories from those most affected by conflict in Syria.

DARKLY FUNNY China Rich Girlfriend Kevin Kwan Billionaires, bad boys, and long-lost birth fathers. Soak up the scandal of Asia’s most elite.

Nutshell Ian McEwan With incisive wit and curiosity, a soon-to-be-born child narrates a classic tale of murder and deception.

Dark Money Jane Mayer Uncover the shadowy history of the billionaires who shepherded the rise of the radical right.

Cast Away

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE The Obsession

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Nora Roberts Dogged by her father’s heinous crimes, Naomi starts over in a new town. Can she keep the past at bay?

Delia Ephron When a couple travels to Italy with their 10-year-old daughter, she sets in motion a catastrophe that no one saw coming.

NYPL PODCASTS: THE BEST OF BOOKS & CULTURE Discover the Library’s podcast series on all things book-related. Get buzzy book recommendations, hear in-depth conversations with leading writers, and more. nypl.org/podcast Kids and teens! Find awesome book recommendations and join the 2017 Summer Reading Challenge on p. 16.

Charlotte McDonald-Gibson Vivid tales of survival give a glimpse of the agonizing choices that Europe’s refugees face.

Pandemic Sonia Shah Shah examines what the next deadly pandemic might look like and how to prevent it.

Another Day in the Death of America Gary Younge The deaths of 10 children in one day put an emotional face on the crisis of U.S. gun violence.

What’s On This Season

Join NYC’s first citywide read with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. P. 9

Meet some of history’s great dancers, then view their work at the Library for the Performing Arts. P. 10

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Read all season long with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. P. 16

SimplyE DISCOVER 300,000+ FREE E-BOOKS Borrow and read anywhere with the Library’s free e-reader app. P. 26

Explore the legacy of Black Power at the Schomburg Center. P. 15

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Discover the Library After Hours, the city’s most cerebral happy hour. P. 7

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Author Talks, Lectures & Classes SPOTLIGHT ON

STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING

Exhibition Programs, Art Talks & More Don’t miss the season’s top events at 42nd Street: nypl.org/publicprograms

Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street

One of New York City’s most iconic landmarks, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is known for its beautiful architecture and world-renowned research collections. The “People’s Palace” also offers an array of resources for visitors of all ages, from author talks and classes to free exhibitions (p. 14) and a Children’s Center. The building’s historic Rose Main Reading Room is a must-see location for researchers and visitors alike with its majestic 52-foot ceilings, vibrant murals, and world-class research holdings. Free docent-led building tours are available Monday–Saturday at 11 AM and 2 PM (and 2 PM on Sundays from September through June). In addition, visitors can take a free audio tour, watch our Visitors Film, or visit the Library Shop. nypl.org/visitSASB

The Library Shop Browse the best in all things book-related, plus an exclusive collection of NYPL designs.

Beth Moon reflects upon her Ancient Skies, Ancient Trees photography series in her May 17 Art Talk.

Exhibition Programs Visit our curated exhibitions (see p. 14), then peek behind the scenes with guest scholars and luminaries. Rethinking Othello with Tracy Chevalier The author of The Girl with the Pearl Earring discusses recreating Othello’s Venice in 21stcentury Washington, DC. WED, MAY 24 | 6:30 PM This program is produced with support from the British Council.

WED, MAY 31 | 6:30 PM

Art Talks James Welling: Metamorphosis Art experts join the influential photographer to explore his work. TUES, MAY 23 | 6:30 PM

MORE ART TALKS AT MID-MANHATTAN LIBRARY Meme Machines Ellen Levy and Siri Hustvedt discuss Levy’s latest series, on view at Mid-Manhattan Library through June 28.

Ancient Skies, Ancient Trees Photographers Beth Moon and Renate Aller examine some of Moon’s most majestic images.

WED, MAY 10 | 6:30 PM

WED, MAY 17 | 6:30 PM

THE CULLMAN CENTER PRESENTS

The Joanna Jackson Goldman Memorial Lectures on American Civilization and Government This biennial lecture series encourages provocative comment and analysis concerning contemporary issues of deep, long-term significance for American democracy.

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Off the Wall Meet three artists featured in the Viewpoints: Latin America in Photographs exhibition.

Jelani Cobb

The Half-Life of Freedom: Two Lectures by Jelani Cobb The Media and Alternative Facts TUES, MAY 2 | 7 PM

Midnight in America: The Demagogues of American History TUES, MAY 9 | 7 PM

For reservations: nypl.org/conversations 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, John and Constance Birkelund, The Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation, and additional gifts from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Helen and Roger Alcaly, The Mrs. Giles Whiting Foundation, The Rona Jaffe Foundation, William W. Karatz, Mary Ellen von der Heyden, Merilee and Roy Bostock, The Arts and Letters Foundation, Lybess Sweezy and Ken Miller, and Cullman Center Fellows. The Joanna Jackson Goldman Memorial Lecture was established by the Estate of the historian Eric F. Goldman in honor of his wife.

Upcoming Events

STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING Architecture and the Art Museum A panel of prominent architects, academics and historians—including Hilary Ballon, Francesco Dal Co, Arezoo Moseni, Troy Conrad Therrien, Billie Tsien, and Tod Williams—consider the role of museums in a postwar city. WED, JUNE 7 | 6:30 PM

Research Collections: Workshops & Classes

Search the full list of workshops in genealogy and beyond: nypl.org/events

Genealogy Workshops Getting Started in Genealogy Research WED, MAY 17, JUNE 7 | 2 PM THURS, JULY 6, AUG 3 | 2 PM

Ship Passenger Lists & Maritime Research

Current Events Future Perfect: Recording the History of Now with Sam Tanenhaus, Ian Buruma & Mark Lilla The CUNY Writers’ Institute and The New York Public Library host writers from The New York Review of Books as they explore the stories they choose to tell and how they tell them during this moment of transformation and uncertainty. MON, MAY 1 | 7 PM

TUES, MAY 23 | 2 PM THURS, JULY 27 | 2 PM

Genealogy Essentials: Newspapers WED, MAY 24, JULY 5 | 2 PM

Researching Your New York City Home WED, MAY 31, AUG 9 | 2 PM

Vital Records & the Census

Read the classic, then come ready to discuss on July 20.

THURS, JUNE 8 | 12 NOON

More Classes & Events

The Path Forward: Our Age of Anxiety with Reihan Salam & George Packer Library president Tony Marx presents a conversation on civics and politics that brings together voices from different backgrounds to engage and challenge each other on complicated sociopolitical questions.

Genealogy Essentials: Naturalization

Research with E-Resources: Periodicals & Newspapers

WED, JUNE 14, AUG 16 | 2 PM

THURS, MAY 11, JULY 13 | 2 PM

African-American Genealogy

Discuss Great Books in a Great Space

TUES, JUNE 27, AUG 8 | 2 PM

THURS, MAY 18, JUNE 15, JULY 20, AUG 17 | 2 PM

Writing Your Family History

Old Books, Rare Books

FRI, MAY 12 | 6:30 PM

WED, JULY 26 | 12 NOON

THURS, MAY 25 | 3 PM

FEATURED EVENT

WED, JUNE 21, JULY 19 | 3 PM

ENGAGE WITH THE BRIGHTEST

Conversations with notable writers, artists, and leaders hosted by NYPL’s Paul Holdengräber

SPRING 2017 HIGHLIGHTS 5/4 ANSELM KIEFER | PAUL HOLDENGRÄBER 5/15 COLM TÓIBÍN | LOUISE GLÜCK 6/15 PHILIP GLASS | PAUL HOLDENGRÄBER 6/20 LEE FRIEDLANDER | GIANCARLO ROMA Tickets: $25–40 Become a FRIEND OF THE LIBRARY to receive discounts! nypl.org/LIVEjoin

For tickets: nypl.org/livetickets 888-71-TICKETS

THE LIBRARY AFTER HOURS FREE MONTHLY EVENT

Join us on select Fridays for music, food and drinks, performances, and behind-the-scenes collections tours.

JUN 2 L ATIN AMERICA INSIDE OUT

JUN 23 CELEBRATING PRIDE

AGES 21+ | ID REQUIRED LIVE from the NYPL is made possible with generous support from Celeste Bartos, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos, and the Margaret and Herman Sokol Public Education Endowment Fund. An evening with Colm Tóibín and Louise Glück is co-presented by Onassis Cultural Center New York. An evening with Lee Friedlander and Giancarlo Roma, an annual photography program, is generously underwritten by Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos 7 The New York Public Library Now! Winter/Spring 2017 and Adam Bartos.

#NYPLafterhours

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Author Talks, Lectures & Classes SPOTLIGHT ON

MID-MANHATTAN LIBRARY 455 Fifth Avenue (at 40th Street)

Mid-Manhattan Library houses NYPL’s largest circulating collections, including a vast choice of new books, movies, and music, a collection of older and classic fiction, and selections of large-print books and graphic novels. The nonfiction collections cover everything from art and literature to history and psychology to cookbooks, travel, and more. Mid-Manhattan Library’s extensive World Languages Collection offers books, DVDs, and periodicals in more than 50 languages. Mid-Manhattan Library also presents art exhibitions, films, and events with writers and artists, as well as a range of classes and educational programs. On the fourth floor, a Mac computer lab has 20 iMac computers and offers numerous classes for beginning and advanced students (p. 22). nypl.org/mml

NOTICE

CLOSING IN AUGUST FOR A MAJOR RENOVATION Mid-Manhattan Library will close for renovations beginning in August. This full-scale interior renovation will transform this major hub into the state-of-the-art library that New Yorkers need and deserve. F or more information, see p. 27 or nypl.org/midtown

Author @ the Library: Book Talks & More From the building blocks of our world to the inside of your refrigerator, learn something new about your favorite subject: nypl.org/mml/events

Find out how you can put an end to food waste—and why we waste in the first place—on June 1.

Mid-Sentence: Writers in Conversation Hear writers converse on the state of literature today and their newest works. Joshua Ferris & Matthew Thomas Ferris and Thomas explore Ferris’s new short story collection, The Dinner Party. FRI, MAY 5 | 6 PM

Rakesh Satyal & Grant Ginder Satyal, author of No One Can Pronounce My Name, and Ginder, author of The People We Hate at the Wedding, discuss their work.

Forty Autumns: A Family’s Story of Courage and Survival on Both Sides of the Berlin Wall Hear how one family survived a four-decade struggle against authoritarian oppression. MON, MAY 22 | 6:30 PM

The Crime of Complicity: The Bystander in the Holocaust Examine the legal culpability of the bystander through the lens of one family’s experiences during the Holocaust. TUES, MAY 23 | 6:30 PM

Eugene Lim & Anelise Chen The two authors detail their newest novels.

Casey Stengel: Baseball’s Greatest Character Get an intimate portrait of the larger-thanlife man who embodied a national pastime.

FRI, JUNE 23 | 6 PM

TUES, MAY 30 | 6:30 PM

Hala Alyan, Hannah Lillith Assadi & Jimin Han Join for a discussion on writing first novels and the interplay between art and identity.

Lifestyle & Culture

FRI, JUNE 16 | 6 PM

FRI, JUNE 30 | 6 PM

History Mary Astor’s Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936 Follow the travails of the Oscar-winning actress and the author’s personal story of discovering an unlikely muse. WED, MAY 3 | 6:30 PM

Black Ops Advertising: Native Ads, Content Marketing, and the Covert World of the Digital Sell Uncover the rapid rise of sponsored content, where advertisers publish content under the guise of unbiased information. THURS, MAY 4 | 6:30 PM

Quarks to Culture: How We Came to Be Learn about the “grand sequence,” innovations in our world that build in size from elementary quanta to the entirety of human civilization. THURS, MAY 11 | 6:30 PM

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Upcoming Events

MID-MANHATTAN LIBRARY

Citywide Read: One Book, One New York

Books for Living Bestselling author Will Schwalbe shares how we can embrace the power of books to shape our lives in this era of constant connectivity.

One Book, One New York is the largest community reading program in the country, bringing together New Yorkers to read the same book at the same time. Thousands voted for the selected book: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Borrow a copy, then join us for a special author event and more! For details: nypl.org/onebookny

MON, MAY 15 | 6:30 PM

Super Freak: The Life of Rick James Take a deeper look at Motown’s most controversial superstar. THURS, MAY 25 | 6:30 PM

Making Sense of Food Waste Learn what causes food waste and take the next steps in minimizing yours. THURS, JUNE 1 | 6:30 PM

Lectures & Performances

THURS, MAY 18 | 6:30 PM

Hollywood on Hollywood Get the story behind the industry’s biggest films and movie makers. WED, MAY 24 | 6:30 PM

The Brother: The Untold Story of the Rosenberg Case Catch a staged reading of the play about the real-life trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. WED, MAY 31 | 6:30 PM

Joshua Ferris details his new short story collection on May 5.

Information Fairs

Wani Olatunde

A Trip Down Memory Lane: Singers of the 20s and 30s Enjoy songs from favorites and lesser-known musicians of the era.

Health & Wellness Fair Stop by for free workshops and information on how you can improve your health. SAT, MAY 6 | 11 AM–3 PM

Emergency Preparedness Fair Learn how to prepare and ensure safety before, during, and after an emergency or natural disaster. SAT, MAY 13 | 11 AM–3 PM

Citizenship Fair Find out what resources are available to help manage your U.S. citizenship application.

#OneBookNY Celebration with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Monday, June 5 Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Mark your calendar. The Library celebrates One Book, One New York with an extended conversation with Americanah’s author.

SAT, MAY 20 | 11 AM–3 PM

Citywide Book Groups

Book & Film Events

St. Agnes Library, Manhattan THURS, MAY 11 | 5 PM

Movies at Mid-Manhattan

Mulberry Street Library, Manhattan

Robert Mitchum lights up the screen Sundays in May. Find the full movie lineup online.

SAT, MAY 13 | 2 PM

EVERY SAT & SUN | 2 PM

Woodlawn Heights Library, Bronx

Storytime for Grownups

WED, MAY 24 | 10:30 AM

Hear great stories read aloud.

Pelham Bay Library, Bronx

WED MAY 3, 17 | 1 PM TUES, MAY 9, 23 | 4 PM

THURS, JUNE 15 | 1 PM

Open Book Night

Port Richmond Library, Staten Island

Swap book suggestions with fellow readers. Summer’s themes include “Oddballs, Screwballs & Other Eccentrics” (May) and “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” (June).

Kingsbridge Library, Bronx

FRI, MAY 12, JUNE 9 | 6 PM

THURS, JULY 27 | 4 PM

WED, AUG 16 | 6 PM

For more, visit: nypl.org/mml/events

Performing Arts & Music SPOTLIGHT ON

LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center 40 Lincoln Center Plaza

Concerts & More This summer, enjoy highlights from Library’s audio collections, premier exhibition talks, and unique performances: nypl.org/lpa/events New York Opera Forum Enjoy a concert of Mozart’s Don Giovanni. SAT, JULY 1 | 1:30 PM

Discussions & More Library Listen Fest 2017* Hear selections from the Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound and learn more about the Library’s efforts to preserve these cherished recordings. The Library for the Performing Arts (LPA) features one of the world’s most extensive combinations of circulating, reference, and rare archival collections in the fields of music, dance, theater, and film. LPA is known particularly for its large collections of historic recordings, videotapes, autographed manuscripts, correspondence, sheet music, stage designs, posters, and photographs. The library also presents exhibitions and public programs. TICKET POLICY Unless otherwise noted, tickets for programs in the Bruno Walter Auditorium are distributed at the Amsterdam Avenue entrance an hour before each event. Limit one ticket per person.

FRI, MAY 12, JUNE 9, 30, AUG 11 | 7 PM

Visiting dancers share their stories on May 25 to celebrate the opening of the Radical Bodies exhibition.

Concerts Brahms Encounters: Masterwork See Johannes Brahms’s handwritten Variations on a Theme by Paganini, then hear the masterwork performed. SAT, MAY 6 | 2:30 PM

The Heart and Soul of the Piano Pianist Michael Sellers plays works by Beethoven, Schumann, Barber, and others. THURS, MAY 11 | 6 PM

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges the leadership support of Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman. Additional support for exhibitions has been provided by Judy R. and Alfred A. Rosenberg and the Miriam and Harold Steinberg Foundation.

Music for World Peace Millennium Chamber Symphony celebrates the President John F. Kennedy centennial and pays tribute to his support of the arts.

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SAT, MAY 20 | 2:30 PM

Let’s Go on with the Show Vocal artists celebrate Broadway. THURS, JUNE 8 | 6 PM

THERE’S MORE! For exhibitions at the Library for the Performing Arts, see p. 15.

Explorations in Jewish Music: Thematic Influences in Classical Clarinet Literature Gary Dranch and friends play works by Alexander Krein, Daniel Wolff, Sergei Prokofiev, and Samuel Gardner. SAT, JUNE 17 | 2:30 PM

Lutoslawski String Quartet* The acclaimed Polish music ensemble presents a concert introducing new works along with a conversation.

At Least I Galloped: A Tribute to Sir Peter Shaffer Producer Alan Pally discusses the Equus playwright’s work and shares rare footage. THURS, MAY 18 | 6 PM

A Date with Liberace Jacqueline Jonée, the premier concert pianist and drag diva, screens her video biography. MON, JUNE 12 | 2:30 & 6 PM

Exhibition Talks Join in the events, then visit the accompanying exhibitions (see p. 15). Curtain Up Conversation: Harold Prince* Join us for an interview with the theater legend, illustrated by artifacts from the Library’s Harold Prince archive. WED, MAY 10 | 6 PM

Radical Dance Artists in the 60s and 80s* To celebrate the exhibition Radical Bodies, Yvonne Rainer and Lucy Sexton share insights about their dance careers. THURS, MAY 25 | 6 PM

Curtain Up Spoof Revue: A Celebration of Gerard Alessandrini’s Forbidden Broadway* This award-winning revue delivers laughs, lampooning songs, and a conversation with the beloved parodist. MON, JUNE 26 | 6 PM

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* Reservations recommended: nypl.org/lpa

LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MORE LOCATIONS

Matuto incorporates accordion, guitar, and other instruments into its fusion of musical gen on May 16.

Upcoming Events

53rd Street Library

Learn more about your history, catch a concert, or meet a local author at the Bronx Library Center. For more details: nypl.org/blc/events

Explore the arts at the Library’s newest branch—53rd Street Library in Midtown, located across from MoMA. Stop by to check out books and more, meet the librarians, or attend a vibrant public program: nypl.org/53rd

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Programs at the Bronx Library Center

The annual Bronx Book Fair returns to the Bronx Library Center on Saturday, May 6.

Performances Rapunzel: An Original Musical Lehman College’s music department presents Rapunzel, an original musical composed by Penny Prince with a script collaboratively written by the cast. SAT, MAY 13 | 11 AM & 2:30 PM

Reservations required: 718-960-7796 Sonido Costeño Trio in Concert Hear modern-day New York City Latin band Sonido Costeño as they creatively fuse Latin and other world music in an enticing, high-energy performance. SAT, MAY 20 | 2:30 PM

Let’s Do It: Songs by Cole Porter An afternoon of music features songs by American lyricist and composer Cole Porter. SAT, JUNE 10 | 2:30 PM

The Music of Stevie Wonder Cody Childs and the Ladies of Soul perform a tribute to music legend Stevie Wonder. SAT, JUNE 17 | 2:30 PM

More Programs African American Ancestry Day Learn more about your roots with expert speakers and hands-on workshops on African American ancestry research. SAT, JULY 8 | 10 AM–2 PM

Origami Meetup Group NYC Practice the ancient art of paper folding. SAT, MAY 20, JUNE 17, JULY 15, AUG 19 | 11 AM

Parts Unknown The Voyage Theater Company showcases new plays from around the world in 53rd Street Library’s state-of-the-art atrium. THURS, JUNE 22 & AUG 24 | 7 PM

Summer New York City Films Beat the heat with screenings of classic New York films—from Scorcese to the Muppets. Moscow on the Hudson FRI, JULY 7 | 2 PM

After Hours FRI, JULY 14 | 2 PM

2017 Bronx Book Fair

Manhattan FRI, JULY 21 | 2 PM

SAT, MAY 6 | 11 AM–7 PM Engage with poets and writers of all ages, hear from the experts, and get tips for honing your craft. Learn more: bronxbookfair.com

The Muppets Take Manhattan FRI, JULY 28 | 2 PM

Special Program

PANELS & DISCUSSIONS How to Publish, The Business of Writing, We’re Here: LGBTQ Writers of Color, Get to Know Your Library WORKSHOPS & COACHING Women’s Literary Workshop, Speed Coaching PROGRAMS FOR KIDS Bilingual Story Time, Family Time, Crafts

Chinese Gardens & Scholar’s Rocks China scholar and artist Robert Oxnam delivers a lecture on his work. TUES, JUNE 20 | 6:15 PM

Plus! Live music, poetry performances, book vendors, and much more! The Bronx Book Fair is made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Arts Development Fund Program.

Plus! Hear Oxnam speak, then visit Spirits by the Sea, 53rd Street Library’s debut exhibition featuring Oxnam’s photography and sculpture, on view through September 20.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture SPOTLIGHT ON

SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE

Literature, History & Music Hear writers, filmmakers, and more at ongoing series at the Schomburg. For more, visit: schomburgcenter.org/events

515 Malcolm X Boulevard (at 135th Street)

Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Somi East African singer-songwriter Somi appears at the Schomburg with her blend of jazz and R&B. Praised for her “serious and seductive vocals,” Somi has performed with a wide range of artists—including Mos Def, John Legend, and Jennifer Hudson. MON, MAY 15 | 7 PM

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture houses one of the country’s premier research collections of materials documenting black life and the history and culture of peoples of African descent. A focal point of Harlem’s cultural life, the Schomburg Center also serves as a venue for lectures, concerts, films, educational programs, and much more. Please note: The Schomburg Center is wrapping up a major renovation that will bring an updated facade, auditorium, and gift shop, a new gallery space, and several new reading rooms when completed this summer. PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR ALL PUBLIC PROGRAMS: schomburgcenter.eventbrite.com 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.

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Talks at the Schomburg Black LGBT Health in the United States Join us for a reflection on findings from the book Black LGBT Health in the United States: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation and the influence politics and culture can have on black LGBT health. Singer-songwriter Somi returns to the Schomburg for a Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert on May 15.

Between the Lines Stamped from the Beginning Historian Ibram X. Kendi and Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, author of The Condemnation of Blackness, discuss Kendi’s latest book. A book signing will follow. TUES, JUNE 6 | 6:30 PM

Amiable with Big Teeth by Claude McKay: A Roundtable Discussion Co-editors Brent Hayes Edwards and JeanChristophe Cloutier join a panel of scholars and writers to discuss the significance of Amiable with Big Teeth to our understanding of McKay’s career, black internationalism, and Popular Front politics.

THERE’S MORE!

MON, JUNE 12 | 6:30 PM

For exhibitions at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, see page 15.

Live from the Archive Derrick Adams and the Patrick Kelly Effect Derrick Adams talks about his eagerly anticipated new work inspired by black fashion pioneer Patrick Kelly with staff members of the Schomburg’s Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division. WED, MAY 10 | 6:30 PM

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THURS, JUNE 8 | 6:30 PM The program is presented in partnership with Emil Wilbekin, Founder of Native Son.

Films at the Schomburg 25th Anniversary Screening of Juice Released in 1992, this hip-hop–fueled drama stars Omar Epps and presents the acting debut of Tupac Shakur, alongside Jermaine “Huggy” Hopkins, Khalil Kain, and Samuel L. Jackson. Join us for a screening of this 90s classic, a discussion with the film’s director, Ernest Dickerson, and surprise guests on the 25th anniversary of the film. Following the film will be a 90s music-themed after-party. FRI, JULY 7 | 6:30 PM

Black Power 50 Multimedia Harlem Walking Tour Showcasing Harlem sights associated with the Black Power and Civil Rights movements since the 1960s, this tour is an educational and entertaining field experience to complement the exhibition Black Power! at the Schomburg Center. SAT, MAY 20, JUNE 10 | 11 AM

Upcoming Events

Schomburg Education Find out about classes, workshops, fellowships, professional development, and more at the Schomburg Center: schomburgcenter.org/education

For Teens 15th Annual Junior Scholars Youth Summit The Schomburg Junior Scholars present a multimedia event that reflects their year-long study of black history and culture. Enjoy a day-long program filled with youth-led projects in theater, spoken word, video production, media, visual arts, photography, and comic book art. SAT, MAY 13 | 10 AM

To learn more about how teens ages 11–18 can get involved in the Junior Scholars Program, visit: schomburgcenter.org/juniorscholars

Conversations in Black Freedom Studies The Long Fight Against New York’s Police Brutality What are the politics of police brutality in New York City and what leaders and movements have attempted to stop it? Clarence Taylor, Cathy Schneider, Michael Flamm, and Christopher Hayes discuss the latest research on the explosive issues that propelled the 1964 Harlem and Brooklyn uprisings and fuel urban unrest today. THURS, MAY 4 | 6 PM

Black Music Month in Argentina and Uruguay with Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango In celebration of Black Music Month, the Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery will present the documentary Tango Negro: The African Roots of Tango. Directed by Angolan filmmaker Dom Pedro, the beautiful film explores the African roots of tango in Argentina and Uruguay. The screening will be followed by a conversation with author Alex Borucki.

Teen Curators 2017 Exhibition As part of the Teen Curators Program, Schomburg Education invites you to attend this year’s annual exhibition, featuring works from the Schomburg’s Bob Blackburn Printmaking Workshop Collection, as well as artwork created by the teens themselves. Registration is required to attend. Visit us online for details.

WED, JUNE 14 | 6:30 PM

THURS, JUNE 15 | 6 PM The Schomburg Teen Curators Program is generously funded by The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation.

Discover youth-led projects in theater, spoken word, and more at the Junior Scholars Youth Summit on May 13.

FOR EDUCATORS The Schomburg Center’s Summer Education Institute 2017 Join K–12 grade educators and premier scholars from across the country at the Schomburg Center, featuring lectures, interactive workshops, curriculum labs, curator talks, and community walks that explore the history and cultures of African Americans and African peoples throughout the Diaspora. For details and registration fees, visit: schomburgcenter.org/blackhistory360

THE SCHOMBURG’S LAPIDUS CENTER PRESENTS

Registration required by July 7. JULY 17–21 | 9 AM–4 PM

The mission of the Schomburg’s Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery is to generate and disseminate scholarly knowledge on the slave trade, slavery, and anti-slavery pertaining to the Atlantic World. For more about upcoming programs at the Lapidus Center, visit: lapiduscenter.org

SUPPORT THE SCHOMBURG CENTER The Schomburg Society is made up of committed men and women who are passionate about preserving the Schomburg’s vital mission. Membership includes exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs. For more information, call 212-491-2252 or visit: schomburgcenter.org/support

Exhibitions: Summer Highlights STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING

Viewpoints: Latin America in Photographs THROUGH JUNE 28 Rayner Special Collections Wing and Print Gallery

The geography, people, and rich culture of Latin America have long inspired photographers to capture visually their experiences and impressions. This exhibition, drawn exclusively from the Library’s Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, offers insight into the wide-ranging perspectives of Latin America from the 1850s to the present—from land surveys, industrial projects, and tourism to expressions of cultural heritage.

Love in Venice THROUGH AUG 26 Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III Gallery

Discover Venice’s longstanding association with romance and pleasure, including its beautiful courtesans, lavish festivals, and lively carnivals. Dating back as early as the 15th century, works on view from the Library’s collections include a flap book showing the undergarments of a Venetian prostitute, etchings by Giovanni Battista and Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, letters from Lord Byron’s paramours, and wedding poetry celebrating the unions of leading European families. TOP LEFT Woman with Silvery Ornaments, Solola. Copywrite Ann Parker, courtesy of Deborah Bell. ca. 1970s. LEFT [The Months as Female Personifications of the Five Senses and Seven Vices.] Alessandro Temini. ca. 1650. Support for The New York Public Library’s Exhibitions Program has been provided by Celeste Bartos, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos Exhibitions Fund, and Jonathan Altman. Viewpoints has been made possible by the continuing generosity of Miriam and Ira D. Wallach. Additional support for Love in Venice has been provided by The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation and the Bertha and Isaac Liberman Foundation, Inc., in memory of Ruth and Seymour Klein.

COLLECTION DISPLAYS Don’t miss our series of rotating displays featuring select highlights from the Library’s collections. For more, visit: nypl.org/exhibitions

Drawn from the Clouds: Mid-Century Airline Pictorial Maps

The Real Winnie-thePooh & Friends

THROUGH SEPT 11

Children’s Center

Map Division

Meet the real Winnie-the-Pooh and his pals! Recently restored and newly "stuffed with fluff," the toys that inspired the popular children's books are back on display.

Check out a selection of vibrant pictorial maps and postcards created by commercial airlines during the first half of the 20th century.

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ONGOING

FOR MORE, VISIT NYPL.ORG/EXHIBITIONS

LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center | Shelby Cullom Davis Museum

Hilary Knight’s Stage Struck World THROUGH SEPT 1 Plaza Corridor Gallery

Best known as the illustrator of the American children’s classic Eloise, Hilary Knight takes center stage with a comprehensive showcase of his original poster artwork, theatrical illustrations for Vanity Fair magazine, new portraits, and costume and set designs.

Radical Bodies:Anna Halprin, Simone Forti, and Yvonne Rainer in California and NewYork, 1955–1972 MAY 24–SEPT 16 Vincent Astor Gallery

Radical Bodies examines the artistic relationships between Halprin, Forti, and Rainer—three powerhouse conceptual dancers. Through photos, rare film footage, and additional ephemera, the exhibition sheds light on each artist’s contributions to history in the 1960s and beyond. ABOVE From Hilary Knight’s Stage Struck World. Hilary Knight’s Stage Struck World is made possible by the generous support of Terry Allen Kramer.

LAST CHANCE!

Curtain Up: Celebrating the Last 40 Years of Theatre in New York and London THROUGH JUNE 30

Radical Bodies is organized by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and the Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UC Santa Barbara with generous support provided by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc., the Ceil and Michael Pulitzer Foundation, the Metabolic Studio, and Jody Gottfried Arnhold.

Curtain Up is organized by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and the Society of London Theatre, in association with MasterCard.

Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery

SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE

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Black Power! ONGOING Main Gallery

Frequently perceived as a violent, urban episode that followed the rural, non-violent Civil Rights Movement, the Black Power movement, which lasted only 10 short years, had a more significant impact on issues of identity, politics, culture, art, and education than any prior movement. This multimedia exhibition contextualizes and interprets the Black Power movement through organizations, coalitions, political prisoners, aesthetics, education, international dimensions, popular culture, publications, and the Black Arts Movement. Learn more about the Black Power movement through a multimedia walking tour through Harlem. See p. 12. RIGHT “Angela Davis.” Oakland, CA. Stephen Shames. 1972.

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Celebrate reading and the beginning of summer at this free, all-day block party! Enjoy fun activities, performances, and more.

Reading is about discovering a great story while sharing ideas and understanding different perspectives. The Library is here to help you lay the foundation for your reading journey this summer and beyond. Visit your local library to pick up a copy of this year’s Summer Reading Book List & Reading Log for a list of reading suggestions for all ages, plus a calendar and book log to keep you reading throughout the summer!

Thursday, June 8 | 10 AM–4 PM Harlem Library, Manhattan Summer Fun at Your Local Library Most NYPL locations also host kickoff parties, as well as Summer Reading programs and activities throughout the summer—from story times to workshops, games, and more. Talk to your librarian or go online for more.

For more, visit: nypl.org/summerreading

The New York Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is generously funded by HSBC Bank USA; New York Yankees Foundation; The Rona Jaffe Foundation; HBO®; Pine Tree Foundation of New York, Inc.; May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc.; anonymous donors, and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

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Write an essay about how the book you’re reading, or how reading in general, can help make the world a better place. Then enter for a chance to see the Yankees, meet a player, and take a bow on the field. Ask your librarian or visit us online for details.

Check out these favorites chosen by our librarians to get a head start on your summer reading. Then pick up a copy of NYPL’s Summer Reading Book List & Reading Log at your local library for more great titles.

Grades K–1 Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg

Babies Look at Baby’s House by Peter Linenthal

Lily’s New Home by Paula Yoo

Machines at Work by Byron Barton

Grades 2–3

Toddlers

Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building by Deborah Hopkinson

Brick by Brick by Giuliano Ferri Vroom, Vroom, Trucks! by Karen Katz

Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Grades 4–5 Pre-K Alphabet Under Construction by Denise Fleming 10 Things I Can Do to Help My World by Melanie Walsh

Middle School Bright Lights, Dark Nights by Stephen Emond Be a Changemaker by Laurie Ann Thompson

High School

A Nearer Moon by Melanie Crowder Hooray for Inventors! by Marcia Williams

Diary of a Tokyo Teen by Christine Mari Inzer X: A Novel by Ilyasah Shabazz & Kekla Magoon

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Kids & Teens: Ongoing Programs Babies, Toddlers & Preschool Most Library locations host regular story times where families can enjoy books, songs, and rhymes aimed at helping young children develop essential language skills. NYPL also offers Family Literacy Workshops that give parents and caregivers tips on getting their children ready for school—now at more than 50 locations.

Summer Hands-On Workshops Stop by your local branch this summer and participate in a fun, hands-on science and technology workshop series. Programs will occur during the months of July and August, so make sure to mark your calendars!

Ask at your branch or visit: nypl.org/kids

BABY STORY TIME (Birth–18 months)

Accessible Programs

TODDLER STORY TIME (18 months–3 years) PRESCHOOL STORY TIME (3–5 years) FAMILY LITERACY WORKSHOPS (Parents & caregivers)

The Library’s Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library hosts inclusive activities for kids, including story times, music, and accessible Summer Reading programs. See p. 25 or visit: nypl.org/talkingbooks

For more, visit: nypl.org/abc

Grades 1–8: Summer Tech Labs & Enrichment Zones Learn new skills while having fun with technology and creative projects this summer! Check out the featured programs below, or visit us online to find a location near you.

Enrichment Zones GRADES 1–8 Keep your skills sharp throughout the summer!

Innovation Labs GRADES 6–8 Explore fun technology tools and use your voice to help your community! Middle school students have the unique opportunity to use state-of-theart technology tools, learn to express themselves using cool media, and help their communities in the process. This fun program also includes frequent celebrations

Kids can get ahead in their next year of school by working on creative projects that boost math and reading skills.

and free snacks daily.

Major support for children’s and young adult programming is provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.

Major support for after-school programming is provided by Arthur W. Koenig; the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences; Stavros Niarchos Foundation; the Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett Endowment for Children’s and Young Adult Programs and Services; the E.H.A. Foundation Endowment for Literacy Programming; The Frederick P. & Sandra P. Rose Foundation; The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development; The Bok Family Foundation; Booth Ferris Foundation; The New York Life Foundation; The Pinkerton Foundation; The Joseph H. Flom Foundation; News Corp; Con Edison; and The Walt Disney Company, with additional support from the Estate of Brooke Russell Astor and the Estate of Mary McConnell Bailey.

Additional major support is provided by the Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett Endowment for Children’s and Young Adult Programs and Services. Additional support is provided by Beth and Christopher Kojima; The Jason and Susanna Berger Fund; the Estate of Charles J. Mauro; the Estate of William C. Morris; The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund; Solon E. Summerfield Foundation, Inc.; Epstein Teicher Philanthropies; Mr. and Mrs. John Klingenstein; and The Edith Glick Shoolman Children’s Foundation.

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To find a partipating branch near you, visit: nypl.org/ost

Support for the Early Literacy Initiative was generously provided by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences, The Lisa E. Javitch Early Literacy Initiative, the Gray Foundation, New York State Library’s Family Literacy Library Services Program, the NYPL Council Committee for Education, HBO®, The Sirus Fund, and an anonymous donor, with additional support through City’s First Readers, an initiative made possible with funding from the New York City Council, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Antonio Reynoso and Council Member Stephen Levin.

Educational Resources

Teen Highlights

The New York Public Library

Anti-Prom 2017

GODS &

Create Your Own Podcast Learn the ins and outs of creating, recording, and delivering successful podcasts. Programs run through June and are hosted at 30 NYPL locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Visit us online for details.

Design Your Own Video Game Controller Examine how computer software and hardware interact, learn circuit basics, and explore principles of strong design to create your own fun game controllers and computer games.

GODDESSES FRIDAY, JUNE 16 6:30–9:30 pm

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Manhattan

Calling all teens! Come dance the night away at the Library and enjoy checking out the Gods and Goddessesinspired fashions created by NYPL’s teen designers. For details and registration, visit: nypl.org/antiprom

For more details: nypl.org/teens

Kids Zone! Turn to the back page to find out what fun things you can do to build your skills this summer! See below for answers. Don’t peek!

EMOTI-CON 2017 Emoti-Con is NYC’s biggest showcase for young designers, makers, technologists, and tinkerers who believe in digital innovation as a tool for positive change in the world around them. SAT, JUNE 17 | 11 AM–4:30 PM

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Celeste Bartos Forum Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Manhattan

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Job Search, Financial Planning & Small Business SPOTLIGHT ON

SCIENCE, INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS LIBRARY

Science, Industry and Business Library Discover events and resources to help with your career, business, or finances. For a full program listing, visit: nypl.org/sibl/events

188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street)

NYPL’s Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) is a research and circulating library with extensive business, finance, and popular science print resources as well as premium online databases. P atrons can book a consultation with a librarian for help using SIBL’s research collections, which include historical periodical back files and comprehensive government information. ithin the Science, Industry and Business W Library, vetted and trained experts from partner organizations offer unique advisory services. Patrons can get business advice from experienced mentorsas well as free career and financial counseling sessions with credentialed professionals. Visit SIBL online to make an appointment.

SMALL BUSINESS For more resources, including information about our annual business plan competition, stop in or visit us online. Internet Business Day Jason Van Orden and a host of experts discuss how to build and grow a profitable and successful internet business during this day-long event. To register: on.nypl.org/internetbiz WED, MAY 10 | 10 AM–7:30 PM

Online Customer Acquisition Series Maisha Walker, digital marketing expert and columnist for Inc. Magazine, leads the series. Search Engine Optimization TUES, MAY 23 | 6 PM

nypl.org/sibl

Search Engine Advertising THURS, JUNE 15 | 6 PM

Entrepreneurship for Women This seven-part series designed for women covers money, leadership, and data to help participants enhance their entrepreneurial skills. Registration required: on.nypl.org/wenyc FRI, MAY 5, 12, 19, JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23 | 9 AM–1 PM

David Pogue on Money, Technology & Business Life Bestselling author, Yahoo tech critic, and NOVA host David Pogue shares insights to make life easier, better and faster. To register: on.nypl.org/davidpogue TUES, JUNE 6 | 6 PM

JOB SEARCH How to Get the Most out of Your Contacts WED, MAY 3 | 6 PM

Getting That First Job FRI, MAY 19 | 12 NOON

Summer Career Management: How to Invest in Your Career & Still Have Time Off

FREE ONLINE CLASSES AT HOME WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD

THURS, JUNE 8 | 6 PM

The Demise of the Elevator Pitch: Would You Rather Pitch Yourself or Tell Your Story?

Learn new skills and make yourself more marketable with over 2,000 online video courses—now available for free any time, anywhere to all New York Public Library cardholders. For more, visit: nypl.org/lynda

THURS, JUNE 22 | 6 PM

Older Workers Rock: Job Search over 50 WED, JULY 19 | 6 PM

Finding the Hidden Job Market THURS, AUG 17 | 6 PM Hear from tech critic David Pogue on June 6.

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Educational Resources

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Money Matters in Your Neighborhood

Gen X & Millennials: Are You Ready to Retire?*

For hands-on help with your next job search or free advice on your finances, look no further than your neighborhood library. These sessions and more are available at a nearby branch. Learn more: nypl.org/moneymatters

TUES, MAY 2 | 6 PM

Couples and Finance: Time for the Money Talk!* SAT, MAY 13 | 12 NOON

Retirement & LongTerm Care Fundamentals TUES, MAY 30 | 6 PM

Shall We Wed: Financial Planning for Same-Sex Households* TUES, JUNE 13 | 6 PM

Congrats Grads, It’s Time to Talk About Your Financial Future* SAT JUNE 24 | 12 NOON

PERSONAL FINANCE

College Planning & Financial Aid Allerton Library, Bronx

Debt Free by 2018 Muhlenberg Library, Manhattan

FRI, AUG 11 | 2 PM

THURS, JUNE 15 | 5:30 PM

Budgeting for the Family Richmondtown Library, Staten Island MON, JULY 10 | 2 PM

SMALL BUSINESS Marketing 101 Hudson Park Library, Manhattan MON, JUNE 12 | 2 PM

Personal Finances & Wealth: A New Look at Financial Responsibility Grand Concourse Library, Bronx WED, AUG 9 | 5 PM

Building & Managing a Team Mott Haven Library, Bronx THURS, JUNE 22 | 2 PM

Ouch! I Missed a Credit Card Payment* TUES, JULY 11 | 6 PM

Managing Your Investments in a Volatile Market* SAT, JULY 22 | 12 NOON

Understanding Financial Statement Components and What They Mean TUES, JULY 25 | 6 PM

Student Loans: Study Your Options TUES, AUG 22 | 6 PM

College & Career Fairs Our fairs and events will help you take your next step: nypl.org/ceis POP-UP RECRUITMENT EVENTS Hunts Point Library, Bronx FRI, MAY 5 | 11 AM–2 PM

Inwood Library, Manhattan FRI, MAY 12 | 11 AM–2 PM

*Presented by the Financial Planning Association of New York.

Bronx Library Center, Bronx MINI COLLEGE & CAREER FAIRS Allerton Library, Bronx

WED, JUNE 7 | 11 AM–2 PM

BUSINESS FINANCING FAIR

Allerton Library, Bronx

Stop by the library to meet with lenders. Representatives from a variety of lending organizations will explain their terms and walk you through the products that can help you finance your business.

Francis Martin Library, Bronx

FRI, JULY 21 | 10 AM–1 PM

Learn more: nypl.org/businessfinancing

FRI, MAY 19 | 11 AM–3 PM

FRI, JUNE 16, AUG 11 | 11 AM–2 PM

Edenwald Library, Bronx WED, MAY 24 | 11 AM–3 PM

FRI, JULY 14 | 11 AM–2 PM

Hamilton Grange Library, Manhattan FRI, JULY 21 | 11 AM–2 PM

George Bruce Library, Manhattan FRI, AUG 18 | 11 AM–2 PM

VETERANS & COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR Bronx Library Center, Bronx FRI, JUNE 9 | 11 AM–3 PM

Columbus Library, Manhattan WED, MAY 31 | 11 AM–3 PM

Morrisania Library, Bronx WED, JUNE 7 | 11 AM–3 PM

Morris Park Library, Bronx TUES, JUNE 13 | 11 AM–3 PM

Hunts Point Library, Bronx FRI, AUG 4 | 11 AM–3 PM

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Computers & Tech Training TechConnect

Connect with your future at the Library—for free. TechConnect offers more than 80 technology classes at NYPL branches throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. It also provides computer labs across the city and helpful online resources.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Want to measure your progress? Use TechConnect’s online assessments to test your knowledge on hardware, software, and other skills you learn in class. Plus, gain access to video tutorials and class handouts in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, and Russian.

TECHNOLOGY CLASSES From learning the basics of how to use a computer to mastering essential business software, there is a class for every student at every level. Many classes are also taught in Spanish and Chinese. To see a full list and find a class near you, visit: nypl.org/computers

Computer Basics

Software & More

ALL ABOUT COMPUTERS Computer Basics Learn to Type & Use a Mouse PC vs. Mac Windows Basics

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010 Advanced MS Excel 2010 Advanced MS Word 2010 Excel Genius Workshop MS Excel 2010 for Beginners MS PowerPoint 2010 for Beginners

INTERNET, EMAIL & MORE Advanced Internet Searching Digital Media Basics Email for Beginners Getting More out of Google SOCIAL MEDIA Google+ LinkedIn for Job Seekers Social Media for Your Small Biz Pinterest DIGITAL DEVICES Android Basics Apps on Tablets iPad/iPhone Basics Making Music with GarageBand Wearable Tech: Smartwatches & More

GET CREATIVE 3D Modeling for 3D Printing 3D Printing Mini Workshops: Jewelry & Tech Accessories Create Your Own Website iMovie: Green Screening & Effects Photoediting for Beginners MAC CLASSES Illustrator for Beginners Mac Computers for Beginners Photoshop for Beginners Stop Motion Animation

Classes By Audience Ages 50+ Job Seekers People with Disabilities* *Available at the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library

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COMPUTER LABS Our computer labs offer handson training and one-on-one help with TechConnect experts. During designated hours with extended computer sessions, students can ask questions, practice new skills, create an email account, polish a resume, and more. Visit our 12 specialized locations to receive help, practice independently, or gain access to more online learning.

MANHATTAN 58th Street Library 67th Street Library Columbus Library Countee Cullen Library Mid-Manhattan Library Science, Industry and Business Library Washington Heights Library STATEN ISLAND Richmondtown Library St. George Library Center

Find the Classes That Are Right for You Not sure which classes are for you? Take the online What’s Your Tech Profile? quiz to find out, then pick up a class checklist from your local library. To find out more, visit: nypl.org/computers

BRONX Bronx Library Center Parkchester Library Tremont Library

Basic User

Series-Based Courses

Business User

Gain an in-depth understanding of coding and more with these ongoing courses. Online registration is required—classes fill up quickly, so secure your spot today! To register or learn more about our series-based courses, visit: nypl.org/computers

Creative User

Office Readiness

Make It. Print It. Sell It.

Improve your tech skills to help advance your career.

Make 3D products and learn how to sell them online.

Project <Code>

Code Your Story

Learn coding languages used to build websites.

Made for kids! Code stories, games, and animations.

Design 360

Coder Games

Explore the principles of graphic design and remix iconic logos.

Teens compete with each other while learning video game creation.

Major Support for the Library’s adult literacy, English language programs and technology training is provided by the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development; Arthur W. Koenig; The Pasculano Foundation; NYC Connected Communities, a program of the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications; The Lois M. Collier Endowment Fund; The JPB Foundation; the Joseph and Sylvia Slifka Foundation, Inc.; and the Federal Workforce Investment Act, Title II funding administered through the New York State Education Department. Additional support provided by the New York City Center for Economic Opportunity; Altman Foundation; Funding from the Mayor’s Young Men Initiative administered through the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development; the Kagan Fund; New York State Coordinated Outreach Services Program; The Bailey Endowment for English Language Learning Programs; New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services grant program; Murray G. and Beatrice H. Sherman Charitable Trust; and anonymous donors. NYPL TechConnect is funded in part by:

Curious User Job Seeker Lifestyle User Tech Fanatic

Public Computers & Reservations NYPL has thousands of computers across its 92 locations, including new desktops and laptops, plus many more recently upgraded computers. Computer sessions generally last 45 minutes. Free Wi-Fi is also available at all locations. Reservations for desktop computers are not required, but can be made up to a day in advance: pcreserve.nypl.org 23 The New York The New Public York Library Public Now! Library Winter/Spring Now! Summer 2017 2017 23

English & Adult Literacy Classes

Educational Resources

Adult Literacy Classes NYPL provides free adult literacy classes and tutoring for adults who speak English but have difficulty reading and writing.

English Classes NYPL offers free classes in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) at more than 40 locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Summer 2017 classes begin the week of July 31 and run for four weeks. Registration for the summer session takes place July 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;29.

To begin, students must attend an information session (see locations below) and schedule an assessment. For more information, call the branch or visit: nypl.org/english

INFORMATION SESSION LOCATIONS BRONX Bronx Library Center 310 East Kingsbridge Road 718-579-4244

MANHATTAN Harlem Library 9 West 124th Street 212-348-5620

STATEN ISLAND St. George Library Center 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560

Tompkins Square Library 331 East 10th Street 212-228-4747

Join us this June as we celebrate immigrant heritage with multicultural workshops, open houses, programs to help immigrants achieve the American dream of becoming US Citizens, musical performances, and much more.

2017 #ImmigrantHeritageMonth

Immigrant Heritage Month is a partnership of community organizations, elected officials, artists, corporations, and leaders to share immigrantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stories of their American experiences.

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New students who want to sign up for classes must first attend an information session (see Information Session Locations, below left). For more, call 917-ASK-NYPL or visit: nypl.org/english

MORE LOCATIONS English classes are offered at more than 40 convenient neighborhood branches. Attend an information session to find out your closest location, or visit us online.

DROP-IN ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUPS Drop-in groups are a great choice if you already know some English and want to practice speaking with others. No registration needed. Find your nearest group: nypl.org/english

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AMERICANS CORNER CITIZENSHIP RESOURCES NYPL provides programs and materials useful to immigrants and aspiring U.S. citizens at neighborhood libraries: nypl.org/citizenship

More Programs

Educational Resources

Midlife and Beyond Every day at NYPL brings new activities for adults of all ages. For more, ask your local librarian or visit: nypl.org/50plus

ART FOR A LIFETIME

Still Life Drawing

Each multi-part art program teaches a new craft and helps you practice your skill.

Hamilton Grange, Manhattan MON, MAY 19, 26, JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, JULY 7 | 10:30 AM

ORAL HISTORY PROJECT

Acting Lessons

Tell your story or help record someone else’s. For more, visit oralhistory.nypl.org

Baychester Library, Bronx TUES, MAY 2, 9, 16, 23 | 10:30 AM

Windows of the Soul Quilting Project The Library’s popular walking tours return this May.

WALKING TOURS Learn about community history on a guided walking tour. For locations and times: nypl.org/walkingtours FRI, MAY 5–SUN, MAY 7

Chinatown Legacy Project

Great Kills Library, Staten Island

Chatham Square Library, Manhattan

FRI, MAY 5, 12, 19, JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23 | 12 NOON

Lower East Side Oral History Project

Reflections of Myself: A Memoir Writing Experience

Multiple locations, Manhattan

Columbus Library, Manhattan

Kips Bay Oral History Project

SAT, MAY 6, 13, 20, JUNE 10, 17 | 1 PM

Kips Bay Library, Manhattan

Accessibility AUDIO ACCESSIBILITY For patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing, ASL interpretation or CART captioning is available for any NYPL program. Please request two weeks in advance: accessibility@nypl.org BOOKSHARE Instantly get 500,000 accessible e-audiobooks with simultaneous text on screen, free for all eligible users! Learn more or apply today: nypl.org/printdisabilities BOOKS BY MAIL Eligible patrons can get books and other materials delivered right to their homes. Visit: nypl.org/booksbymail

ANDREW HEISKELL BRAILLE AND TALKING BOOK LIBRARY The only NYC library created to serve people with print disabilities, Heiskell Library offers free braille, talking books and magazines, book machines, and home delivery service, plus accessible cultural programs, assistive technology coaching, and tech training. • 60,000 professionally narrated talking books • Instant downloads from the Library website or app • No late fees or item limits • On-demand requests and automatic delivery of your favorite genres • Programs for all ages 40 West 20th Street, Manhattan nypl.org/talkingbooks | 212-206-5400 25 The New York The Public New York Library Public Now! Library Winter/Spring Now! Summer 2017 2017 25

Using the Library

Get Started

The New York Public Library is made up of four research libraries and 88 neighborhood branches throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Here’s an introduction to some key resources.

Library Cards

Get Help

Cards provide access to the Library’s collections, computers and printers, e-books, and more. Free library cards are available to anyone who lives, works, attends school, or pays property taxes in New York State.

Need assistance? We’re here to answer your questions. Ask NYPL is the Library’s virtual reference and support service. Contact us via email, chat, phone (917-ASK-NYPL), or text (66746). For more information, visit: nypl.org/asknypl

Apply at any library location or online: nypl.org/librarycard

SimplyE SimplyE, the Library’s e-reader app, makes it easy to browse, borrow, and read more than 300,000 free e-books available at the Library. All you need is a New York Public Library card. To learn more about the app and and get started, visit: nypl.org/SimplyE SimplyE has been made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

idNYC Cards

Digital Collections

Research Materials Researchers can use NYPL’s research collections at our four research centers.

The Library’s Digital Collections, a database with nearly 700,000 items, includes photographs, manuscripts, maps, and more, plus historical public domain images. All are available online, with new materials added continually: nypl.org/digitalcollections

For guidelines and to inquire about making an appointment with a research specialist, call 917-ASK-NYPL or visit: nypl.org/researchcollections

Directory of Locations

The Library is proud to serve as an enrollment site for idNYC, the City’s free municipal ID card. Patrons can apply for the government photo ID at two NYPL locations: Bronx Library Center and Mid-Manhattan Library. For more, visit: nypl.org/idnyc

For hours and directions, visit: nypl.org/locations

Grand Central · 135 East 46th Street · 212-621-0670

New Amsterdam · 9 Murray Street · 212-732-8186

Hamilton Fish Park · 415 East Houston Street · 212-673-2290

Ottendorfer · 135 Second Avenue · 212-674-0947

53rd Street · 18 West 53rd Street · 212-714-8400

Hamilton Grange · 503 West 145th Street · 212-926-2147

Riverside · 127 Amsterdam Avenue · 212-870-1810

58th Street · 127 East 58th Street · 212-759-7358

Harlem · 9 West 124th Street · 212-348-5620

Roosevelt Island · 524 Main Street · 212-308-6243

67th Street · 328 East 67th Street · 212-734-1717 96th Street · 112 East 96th Street · 212-289-0908

Harry Belafonte–115th Street · 203 West 115th Street 212-666-9393

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture* 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (at 135th Street) · 212-491-2200

125th Street · 224 East 125th Street · 212-534-5050

Hudson Park · 66 Leroy Street · 212-243-6876

Aguilar · 174 East 110th Street · 212-534-2930

Inwood · 4790 Broadway · 212-942-2445

Science, Industry and Business Library* · 188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street) · 917-275-6975

Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library 40 West 20th Street · 212-206-5400

Jefferson Market · 425 Avenue of the Americas 212-243-4334

Seward Park · 192 East Broadway · 212-477-6770

Battery Park City · 175 North End Avenue · 212-790-3499

Kips Bay · 446 Third Avenue · 212-683-2520

Bloomingdale · 150 West 100th Street · 212-222-8030

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building* · Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street · 917-275-6975

Chatham Square · 33 East Broadway · 212-964-6598

Library for the Performing Arts* · 40 Lincoln Center Plaza (at 65th Street) · 917-275-6975

Children’s Center at 42nd Street · Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street · 212-621-0208

Macomb’s Bridge · 2650 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard 212-281-4900

Columbus · 742 Tenth Avenue · 212-586-5098

Mid-Manhattan Library · 455 Fifth Avenue (at 40th Street) 212-340-0863 (Temporarily closing beginning in August)

Washington Heights · 1000 St. Nicholas Avenue 212-923-6054

Morningside Heights · 2900 Broadway · 212-864-2530

Webster · 1465 York Avenue · 212-288-5049

Muhlenberg · 209 West 23rd Street · 212-924-1585

Yorkville · 222 East 79th Street · 212-744-5824

MANHATTAN

Countee Cullen · 104 West 136th Street · 212-491-2070 Epiphany · 228 East 23rd Street · 212-679-2645 Fort Washington · 535 West 179th Street · 212-927-3533 George Bruce · 518 West 125th Street · 212-662-9727 26 The New York Public Library Now! Summer 2017

Mulberry Street · 10 Jersey Street · 212-966-3424

St. Agnes · 444 Amsterdam Avenue · 212-877-4380

Terence Cardinal Cooke–Cathedral · 560 Lexington Avenue 212-752-3824 Tompkins Square · 331 East 10th Street · 212-228-4747

*NYPL Research Center

The New York Public Library

Building for You

CURRENT MAJOR PROJECTS Woodstock Library

Woodstock Library is expected to reopen in spring 2017 after closing in 2014 for a full interior renovation. The improvements to the more than 100-year-old branch, one of the first Carnegie libraries, will include expanded programming space, a larger children’s area, a new teen space, technology upgrades, and improved ADA accessibility.

In the past 10 years, NYPL has invested more than $320 million in capital improvements systemwide with even more currently underway.

MID-MANHATTAN LIBRARY

Schomburg Center

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture recently completed work on a new main exhibition space, which is now open to the public. This project was part of an ongoing $20 million renovation, which will include an updated facade, auditorium, and gift shop, and several new reading rooms upon its expected completion in summer 2017.

Mid-Manhattan Library will close to the public beginning in August 2017 to undergo a much-needed renovation. Expected to reopen in early 2020, the branch will feature a multi-story wall of bookshelves; a full-floor employment skills center; a full floor dedicated to separate libraries for children and teens; the only free public roof terrace in Midtown; and hundreds of additional seats. During the closure, all services offered at Mid-Manhattan Library will relocate to other nearby Midtown locations, including an interim space on the ground floor of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building across 5th Avenue.

125th Street Library

NYPL is renovating its historic 125th Street Library. Currently in the planning stages, the project will provide needed improvements while preserving the building’s historical elements. 125th Street Library, which has served East Harlem since 1904, is one of five Carnegie libraries to receive renovations as part of an investment by the City in 2016.

For more information, please visit: nypl.org/midtown

Port Richmond Library

The New York Public Library is planning a complete renovation of its historic Port Richmond Library. Currently in the early planning stages, design is scheduled to be completed in winter 2018. The library, which opened in 1905, is one of five historic Carnegie branches to receive renovations as part of an investment by the City in 2016.

Capital projects at The New York Public Library are made possible by the generous support of elected officials at the city, state, and federal levels. For more information on funding for specific projects, visit: nypl.org/capitalprojects

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Please note: All locations will be closed May 27–29, July 4, and September 2–4, 2017. BRONX Allerton · 2740 Barnes Avenue · 718-881-4240

Morrisania · 610 East 169th Street · 718-589-9268 Mosholu · 285 East 205th Street · 718-882-8239

STATEN ISLAND

Mott Haven · 321 East 140th Street · 718-665-4878

Dongan Hills · 1617 Richmond Road · 718-351-1444

Baychester · 2049 Asch Loop North · 718-379-6700

Parkchester · 1985 Westchester Avenue · 718-829-7830

Great Kills · 56 Giffords Lane · 718-984-6670

Belmont · 610 East 186th Street · 718-933-6410

Pelham Bay · 3060 Middletown Road · 718-792-6744

Huguenot Park · 830 Huguenot Avenue · 718-984-4636

Bronx Library Center · 310 East Kingsbridge Road 718-579-4244

Pelham Parkway–Van Nest · 2147 Barnes Avenue 718-829-5864

Mariners Harbor · 206 South Avenue · 212-621-0690

Castle Hill · 947 Castle Hill Avenue · 718-824-3838

Riverdale · 5540 Mosholu Avenue · 718-549-1212

Port Richmond · 75 Bennett Street · 718-442-0158

City Island · 320 City Island Avenue · 718-885-1703

Sedgwick · 1701 University Avenue · 718-731-2074

Richmondtown · 200 Clarke Avenue · 718-668-0413

Clason’s Point · 1215 Morrison Avenue · 718-842-1235

Soundview · 660 Soundview Avenue · 718-589-0880

South Beach · 21–25 Robin Road · 718-816-5834

Eastchester · 1385 East Gun Hill Road · 718-653-3292

Spuyten Duyvil · 650 West 235th Street · 718-796-1202

Edenwald · 1255 East 233rd Street · 718-798-3355

Throg’s Neck · 3025 Cross Bronx Expy Ext · 718-792-2612

St. George Library Center · 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560

Francis Martin · 2150 University Avenue · 718-295-5287

Tremont · 1866 Washington Avenue · 718-299-5177

Stapleton · 132 Canal Street · 718-727-0427

Grand Concourse · 155 East 173rd Street · 718-583-6611

Van Cortlandt · 3874 Sedgwick Avenue · 718-543-5150

High Bridge · 78 West 168th Street · 718-293-7800

Wakefield · 4100 Lowerre Place · 718-652-4663

Todt Hill–Westerleigh · 2550 Victory Boulevard 718-494-1642

Hunts Point · 877 Southern Boulevard · 718-617-0338

West Farms · 2085 Honeywell Avenue · 718-367-5376

Jerome Park · 118 Eames Place · 718-549-5200

Westchester Square · 2521 Glebe Avenue · 718-863-0436

Kingsbridge · 291 West 231st Street · 718-548-5656

Woodlawn Heights · 4355 Katonah Avenue · 718-519-9627

Melrose · 910 Morris Avenue · 718-588-0110

Woodstock · 761 East 160th Street · 718-665-6255 (Opening this spring)

Morris Park · 985 Morris Park Avenue · 718-931-0636

New Dorp · 309 New Dorp Lane · 718-351-2977

Tottenville · 7430 Amboy Road · 718-984-0945 West New Brighton · 976 Castleton Avenue · 718-442-1416

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Kids Zone!

NYPL.ORG/KIDS

Build a better world through reading! The Library has all the tools you need to learn and develop new ideas. Start with the activities below, then flip to p. 16 for more ways to have fun with books this summer.

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CONNECT THE DOTS Reading is all about making connections between different ideas. Help our lion connect 26 the dots to reveal the picture!

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