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Membership Events

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

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19 events found.

TimeEventLocationAudience
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
6 p.m.NYPLarcade: The Talos Principle
Please join us for The Talos Principle, developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital and Nighthawk Interactive, on Tuesday, October 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Willa Cather Community Room of Jefferson Market Library. This program is FREE and open to the public. NYPLarcade is an opportunity to play, watch, and discuss independent, experimental, and thought-provoking games in a library setting. Think of it as a book club, but for video games. Our fall series will take place at Jeff…
Jefferson Market Library, First FloorTeachers,
College/Graduate School Educators,
Teachers
6:30 p.m.Young Lion Conservators Salon with Stephanie Clifford
Join us for the first salon of the season with the hotly anticipated debut novel from New York Times reporter StephanieClifford, “Everybody Rise.” It is 2006, and 26-year-old Evelyn Beegan has a new job at a social network aimed at the elite. Recruiting members for the site, Evelyn steps into a promised land of Adirondack camps, Newport cottages, and Southampton clubs—but her desire to belong may be her downfall as she struggles to conceal a family scandal. Tuesday, October 13 6:30 p.m. Clic…
NYPL Supporters
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
7 p.m.Farm to Tilden Supper with Ian Knauer
Bring your appetite to this exclusive private supper, cooked by former Gourmet food editor and award-winning television show host Ian Knauer. Ian is the author of “The Farm: Rustic Recipes for a Year of Incredible Food,” which includes recipes from the Pennsylvania farm that has been in his family since the eighteenth century. Trace the seasons on the farm as you learn about Ian’s journey in food writing and education. Wednesday, October 14, 7:00 p.m. Click here to RSVP Private Location…
Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingNYPL Supporters
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
6:30 p.m. Lenox and Astor Reading Group with Susan Minot
Our fall Lenox & Astor Reading Group welcomes Susan Minot, award-winning novelist and short story writer. Ms. Minot will lead a conversation about Evan S. Connell's debut novel, “Mrs. Bridge.” Winner of the O. Henry Prize and Pushcart Prize, Ms. Minot is the author of “Thirty Girls,” “Monkeys,” “Folly,” “Lust and Other Stories,” “Poems 4 A.M.,” and “Rapture.” Ms. Minot's “Evening” was adapted into the 2007 feature film of the same name starring Meryl Streep. A complimentary copy of "Mrs. Br…
Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingNYPL Supporters
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
1 p.m.The Dance Historian is in: David Gordon
Dance Historian David Vaughan and David Gordon will introduce and screen a program curated by the choreographer himself. Program subject to change.
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Third Floor Screening RoomAdults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
Teachers,
K-12 Educators,
College/Graduate School Educators,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years),
Adults,
Teachers
6 p.m.Estate and Gift Planning Seminar
The New York Public Library’s Director of Planned Giving, John Bacon, will present estate planning concepts in easy-to-understand terms, in a relaxed and encouraging environment, free of charge. The seminar will cover such topics as: • Federal and New York estate and gift taxes: what is taxed and what is not taxed • Wills vs. living trusts • Your retirement plan’s hidden taxes • Passing assets on to heirs without gift and estate taxes • Avoiding capital gains taxes on a…
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, American Negro TheatreNYPL Supporters
Thursday, October 29, 2015
6:30 p.m. The Oregon Trail, IRL
Bestselling author Rinker Buck knew he was in for an adventure when he decided to travel two thousand miles by covered wagon from Missouri to the Pacific Ocean, otherwise known as the Oregon Trail. Accompanied by his brother and Jack Russell terrier, he dodged thunderstorms in Nebraska, chased their runaway mules across the Wyoming plains, scouted more than five hundred miles of nearly vanished trail on foot, crossed the Rockies, and made desperate fifty-mile forced marches for water. Join us as…
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Wachenheim Trustees RoomNYPL Supporters
Friday, October 30, 2015
10 a.m.Friends Special Double-Discount Day at The Library Shop
The Library Shop features a curated selection of books, book-related gifts, and accessories to inspire book lovers of all ages. Every purchase supports the Library -- and members always receive a discount, and on October30 that discount doubles to 20%! Stop by the Shop before going to the Friends Lecture-Luncheon or shop online. Join or renew your membership here to take advantage of this discount!
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Library ShopNYPL Supporters
12:30 p.m.Fall 2015 Friends Lecture Luncheon - An Afternoon with Stacy Schiff
For donors of $100 or more Stacy Schiff spoke at the Fall 2010 Friends Lecture-Luncheon about her novel Cleopatra, the #1 National bestseller. She returns to Friends Lecture-Luncheon on October 30 to unpack the mystery of the Salem Witch Trials, in her latest book, The Witches: Salem, 1692. She will be joined by Harold Augenbraum, Executive Director of the National Book Foundation. Schiff was a Director’s Fellow at the Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers and was named a 2011 Library Lion…

There is an admission charge for this event.
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Celeste Bartos ForumNYPL Supporters
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
7 p.m.The Other Paris: Luc Sante and Ian Buruma
Former Cullman Fellow (2012-2013), Luc Sante, will discuss his new book, “The Other Paris,” about the hidden past and seamy underside of Paris, with writer, journalist, professor, and former Cullman Fellow Ian Buruma. Drawing on testimony from a great range of witnesses including Balzac and Hugo, to assorted boulevardiers, rabble-rousers, and tramps, and illustrated with more than three hundred images, Mr. Sante’s book reveals pre-Haussmann Paris as it was lived and experienced by the forgotten…
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Celeste AuditoriumNYPL Supporters
Saturday, November 14, 2015
10 a.m.Young Lions Volunteer Day
Join your fellow Young Lions for a light breakfast and a special volunteer project at the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, the NYPL’s branch for the blind and visually impaired. Located in the heart of Chelsea, this branch houses one of the nation’s largest Braille collections and serves its patrons through a unique Netflix-like mail service. A private tour of the branch, including its unique collections and assistive technologies, will follow the volunteer activity. Saturday…
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book LibraryNYPL Supporters
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
6:30 p.m.Fall 2015 Evening Scholarly Lecture - War and Exodus: The Rise of Cuban New York in the 19th Century
For donors $25 or more Cuban immigration to the United States is not new and Cubans in fact were the largest Latin American community in 19th century New York, especially after the outbreak of war on the island in 1868. Dr. Lisandro Pérez, Professor and Chair of the Department of Latin American and Latina/o Studies at CUNY’s John Jay College and a former Cullman Center Fellow, will discuss Cuba’s longstanding ties to New York and how the Library’s collections helped him document this history…
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Margaret Liebman Berger ForumNYPL Supporters
Thursday, November 19, 2015
6:30 p.m.Young Lion Conservators Salon with Sloane Crosley
We are delighted to present salon readers with “The Clasp,” the heartfelt and hilarious debut novel of Sloane Crosley. On the hunt for a lost necklace, three reunited schoolmates go from Miami to New York, L.A. to Paris and across France, until they converge at the estate of Guy de Maupassant, author of the classic short story, “The Necklace.” Join a discussion with Sloane led by Teddy Wayne, author of “The Love Song of Jonny Valentine.” Thursday, November 19, 6:30 p.m. Click here to RSVP P…
Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingNYPL Supporters
Friday, November 20, 2015
6:30 p.m.Chasing Waves: Susan Casey and William Finnegan
Primeval and powerful, yet precariously vulnerable, the world’s oceans have long captivated writers and artists. In this special evening for Conservators, Susan Casey and William Finnegan will share their profound insights on the lives intertwined with the sea, above and below. Friday, November 20, 2015 Reception 6:30 p.m. Program 7 p.m. RSVP Required: conservators@nypl.org Hosted by the Conservators program. This event is open to all Conservators, and is also open to Young Lion C…
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Wachenheim Trustees RoomNYPL Supporters
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
1 p.m.The Dance Historian Is In: Yvonne Rainer
David Vaughan will introduce and screen a program of dance works by the celebrated choreographer and filmmaker Yvonne Rainer. Program subject to change.
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Third Floor Screening RoomAdults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
Teachers,
K-12 Educators,
College/Graduate School Educators,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years),
Adults,
Teachers
Sunday, December 6, 2015
1 p.m.Holiday Open House 2015
Don't miss NYPL's annual holiday celebration-our Thank You to you, the Library's generous supporters! Enjoy holiday music and other entertainment in the festive Schwarzman Building. Explore the Schwarzman Building with friends, family, and other donors. And make sure to use your discount at The Library Shop! Join today and start a family tradition! For more information please call the Friends Office at 212.930.0653. Invitations to this annual holiday celebration will be mailed to mem…
Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingNYPL Supporters
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
6:30 p.m.Alice Live! Exhibition Tour
Tilden Conservators are invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with a private tour of this new multimedia exhibition, which traces the history of Lewis Carroll’s beloved Alice stories in live performance from their first professional staging in 1886 to the present day. Curated by Charlie Lovett, a collector of Carroll materials for over 30 years and author of Alice on Stage, this heartwarming exhibition will offer guests the rare opportu…
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman CenterNYPL Supporters
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
1 p.m.The Dance Historian Is In: Excelsior (1881/2002)
As a special holiday treat, David Vaughan will introduce and screen a recent La Scala revival of this balletic paean to industrial and scientific progress, choreographed by Luigi Manzotti to music by Romualdo Marenco. Excelsior (Manzotti) [L'Illustrazione Italiana, Feb. 13, 1881] Program subject to change.
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Third Floor Screening RoomAdults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
Teachers,
K-12 Educators,
College/Graduate School Educators,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years),
Adults,
Teachers
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
1 p.m.The Dance Historian Is In: Balanchine Rarities
David Vaughan will introduce and screen a program of works by George Balanchine. Photo by Walter Silver.BALANCHINE is a Trademark ofThe George Balanchine Trust Program subject to change.
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Third Floor Screening RoomAdults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Businesspeople,
College & Graduate Students,
Teachers,
K-12 Educators,
College/Graduate School Educators,
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years),
Adults,
Teachers
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