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Each day, The New York Public Library offers about 100 free classes, author talks, films, and events for kids, teens, seniors, job seekers, and many others throughout its 91 locations. Founded in 1895, the Library is known both for its vast network of neighborhood branches—87 throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island— and its four world-renowned research libraries. Visit the iconic Stephen A. Schwarzman Building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, and other libraries devoted to the performing arts; black history and culture; and business and personal finance. The Library also hosts exhibitions showcasing NYPL’s collections and work by well-known and local artists.

See page 27 for a directory of locations. Programs and hours are subject to change or cancellation. Visit nypl.org or call ahead for the latest information.

HoLIDAY CLoSINgSAll locations will be closed May 25–27 and July 4.

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Thank You!Major support for The New York Public Library’s exhibitions and public programs is provided through generous gifts from Celeste Bartos, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos, and Jonathan Altman.

Visit The Library Shop for NYPL-inspired gifts, books, and toys. The new Audubon Collection includes journals, note cards, and other items that feature stunning images from John James Audubon’s The Birds of America, one of the Library’s great treasures.

Shop online at shop.nypl.org. Friends of the Library receive a 10% discount!

Don’t miss the Schomburg Shop! See p. 22.

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Programs for KidsFor information about the Library’s many programs, resources, and spaces specifically for children, pick

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Teachers and StudentsNYPL offers programs and resources for educators and students of all ages, including professional development seminars, research workshops, exhibition tours, and school visits. For more information, visit teachandlearn.nypl.org, call

212.576.0037, or e-mail [email protected].

Take Pride in Your SupportFree programs like these are made possible, in part, by people like you. Show your support by making a donation today and we’ll send you a free eco-friendly tote bag. You’ll be able to tote your books home from the Library and let the world know that you support The New York Public Library. You may also dedicate your donation to the branch of your choice! Visit nypl.org/tote or call 212.930.0653.

Conservator Family MembershipThis Family Membership supports children’s programs and collections at neighborhood libraries to promote reading and improve achievement. Join us and enjoy our Family Benefit, Halloween party, and all Conservators Program benefits, including special author forums and exhibition previews. Visit nypl.org/conservators or call 212.930.0670.

Your Event at the LibraryNYPL’s landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building encourages the use of some of its most beautiful spaces for wedding receptions and corporate, nonprofit, and social events. Visit nypl.org/

spacerental or call 212.930.0730.

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The Library ShopStephen A. Schwarzman BuildingFifth Avenue and 42nd Street

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Summer Highlights

on display at the Schomburg Center!

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LIVE from the NYPL:

Matthew Barney, David Chang, Liao Yiwu, and more! Page 7

NYPL in Your Neighborhood: Films and Concerts Pages 13 and 21

oPENINg IN JUNE!The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter Page 5

Goodnight Moon, Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved bedtime story, is a highlight of The ABC of It; a featured area of the exhibition celebrates the 1947 classic, which is one of the most influential children’s books of the past 60 years.

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4 Stephen A. Schwarzman Building7 LIVE from the NYPL9 More book groups at neighborhood libraries 10 Mid-Manhattan Library13 More films at neighborhood libraries

14 Science, Industry and Business Library17 More job search and personal finance programs at neighborhood libraries

18 Library for the Performing Arts21 More concerts at neighborhood libraries

22 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

26 Bronx Library Center

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Free Library Programs and ExhibitionsMay–August 2013

Explore The New York Public Library this summer to discover hundreds of FREE events and exhibitions at our 91 locations. Highlights include a new exhibition on children’s literature at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, a full schedule of job search and personal finance programs at the Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), and summer readings, films, and concerts in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

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Wed., May 8 at 6 p.m.A Kimchi Conversation with Lauryn Chun and Ben Ryder HoweMargaret Liebman Berger Forum

Chun (author of The Kimchi Cookbook) and Howe (author of My Korean Deli) talk about Korean food and culture; a cooking demonstration follows.

Thurs., May 9 at 2 p.m. Researching with E-Resources: Periodicals and Newspapers Mary Jones, Librarian, General Research Division

Explore current and historical newspapers and periodicals available online through NYPL.

Also: Jun. 13, Jul. 11, and Aug. 8 at 2 p.m.

Fri., May 10 at 3:15 p.m. Uncovering Your Family History: Researching Vital Records and the Census Sachiko Clayton, Librarian, Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and

Genealogy

Get an overview of the wealth of genealogical resources at NYPL, including such vital records as birthand death certificates and the census.

Also: Jul. 19 at 3:15 p.m.

Sat., May 11 at 2 p.m. Block & Lot: Researching the Architecture and the Built Environment of NYCArtis Wright, Specialist, The Lionel Pincus and

Princess Firyal Map Division

Unlock the history of a block, a neighborhood, or an entire borough using NYPL resources. Register online.

Also: Jun. 11 and Jul. 16 at 6 p.m.

Wed., May 15 at 3 p.m. old Books, Rare BooksVirginia Bartow, Senior Rare Book Cataloger,

Special Formats Processing

Learn about the value of your books and how to buy and sell old books.

Also: Jun. 19 and Jul. 17 at 3 p.m.

one of New York’s most beautiful and best loved landmarks, the Stephen A. Schwarzman

Building features spectacular research collections, the stunning Rose Main Reading Room, and free museum-quality exhibitions. The “People’s Palace” also provides space for scholars and writers, hosts public programs, and is home to the original Winnie-the-Pooh (on display in the Children’s Center at 42nd Street). Pick up a guide to the building in Astor Hall, take a free tour (see below), and don’t forget to visit The Library Shop!

Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street917.ASK.NYPL (917.275.6975) nypl.org/locations/schwarzman

ExHIBITIoN HoURS Mon., Thurs.–Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tues.–Wed., 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun., 1–5 p.m. (through June 30)

ToURS Building tours: Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. (through June 30)

Meet at the Information Desk in Astor Hall. Exhibition tours: Mon.–Sat., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.; Sun., 3:30 p.m. (through June 30) Meet outside Gottesman Hall.

PRogRAMS, LECTURES, AND CLASSESUnless otherwise indicated, events take place in the Celeste Bartos Education Center’s classrooms and last approximately one hour. Classrooms will be opened 10 minutes prior to the class beginning. Except where indicated, no reservations are necessary. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Venues for other programs open approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the event.

Major support for The New York Public Library’s exhibitions and public programs is provided through generous gifts from Celeste Bartos, Sue and Edgar Wachen-heim III, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos, and Jonathan Altman.

Fri., May 3 at 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Jewish geography in America: Who Went Where When and Why South Court Auditorium and Classrooms

Scholar Jonathan Sarna examines Jewish settlement patterns in the United States. In addition, librarians from the Dorot Jewish and the Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map divisions offer geospatial and genealogy workshops. Registration required: [email protected].

Sat., May 4 at 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Sports for All: Adaptive Athletic Activities in NYC Margaret Liebman Berger Forum and

South Court Auditorium

See hands-on demonstrations, presentations, and exhibits on the world of sports for those with a wide range of physical abilities, including baseball for the blind and wheelchair basketball. To request any type of accommodation, call 212.340.0951.

Sat., May 4 at 1 p.m. Children’s Literary Salon: Reaching the Reluctant Reader Margaret Liebman Berger Forum

Author Sue Stauffacher (author of Tillie the Terrible Swede and Bessie Smith and the Night Riders) and educator Andrew Hendricks discuss Wireman, a comic and literacy tool designed specifically to engage older readers. This program is for adults only.

Wed., May 8 at 6 p.m. Design and Style: Against the grain South Court Auditorium

Designer Sebastian Errazuriz and sculptors Willie Cole, Sarah Oppenheimer, and Ursula von Rydingsvard talk about their work in the exhibition Against the Grain: Wood in Contemporary Art Craft and Design (at the Museum of Arts and Design) with curator Lowery Stokes Sims.

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Photo: © Steven Brooke Studios.

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The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter June 21, 2013–January 19, 2014D. Samuel and Jeane H. Gottesman Exhibition Hall

The ABC of It, the first exhibition about children’s and teen literature at NYPL in a generation, draws on the Library’s diverse collections to place books for young people in the larger context of art, literature, and cultural and social change. Through a dynamic array of objects and activities, The ABC of It celebrates the extraordinary richness of children’s literature across cultures and time. At the heart of the exhibition is an examination of why children’s books matter: what and how they teach children, and what they reveal about the societies that produced them. Featuring artwork by William Blake, Beatrix Potter, Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, Eric Carle, and others, The ABC of It invites visitors to take a fresh look at books we thought we knew, and reveals—curiouser and curiouser!—that the stories we tell our children tell a story about ourselves as well.

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Programs and Exhibitions


Wed., May 15 at 5:30 p.m. New York’s Censuses and City Directories new york genealogical & biographical society lecture series

Terry Koch-Bostic introduces NYPL’s extensive collection of New York’s censuses and city directories—resources that are useful in making links across decennial gaps in the federal census.

Wed., May 15 at 6 p.m. An Art Book: The Polaroid YearsMargaret Liebman Berger Forum

Photographers David Levinthal and William Wegman talk about the evolution of instant photography with curator Mary-Kay Lombino, author of The Polaroid Years.

Sat., May 18 at 12 noon A.S.L.-Interpreted Tour of the Schwarzman Building Astor Hall

Learn about the Schwarzman Building on a docent-led tour that features simultaneous interpretation into American Sign Language.

Wed., May 22 at 6 p.m. Art and Literature: A Swarm, a Flock, a Host Margaret Liebman Berger Forum

Poet Mark Doty and artist Darren Waterston share excerpts from their new book, A Swarm, a Flock, a Host: A Compendium of Creatures. A dozen of Waterston’s original prints for the book will be on view during the event. Wed., May 22 at 6 p.m. Sinology 101: Chinese Source Materials at NYPL Raymond Pun, Librarian, Periodicals Division

Explore the essential bibliographies, periodicals, research aids, source materials, and books about China from prehistoric times to the present, with an emphasis on English-language works at NYPL.

Also: Jul. 17 at 6 p.m.

Additional support for this exhibition has been provided by the Bertha and Isaac Liberman Foundation, Inc., in memory of Ruth and Seymour Klein.

ABoVE: Randolph Caldecott’s The Diverting History of John Gilpin illustrates a comic poem published in 1878. The image of the man on the horse is the basis for the design on the Caldecott Medal, which the American Library Association awards annually to the year’s outstanding picture book. Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, Print Collection.

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Fri., May 24 at 2:15 p.m. Sinister Reading: Crime, Mystery, and Detective Fiction at NYPL South Court Auditorium Robert Armitage, Humanities Bibliographer,

General Research Division

Explore crime, mystery, and detective fiction through the resources and collections of the Library.

Wed., Jun. 5 at 6 p.m. This Is the Day: The March on Washington Margaret Liebman Berger Forum

Michael Eric Dyson, Eli Reed, Deborah Willis, Brigitte Freed, and others commemorate the 1963 March on Washington with a discussion of Leonard Freed’s photographs from that historic day, which have been collected in a new book. Thurs., Jun. 6 at 3:15 p.m. Uncovering Your Family History: Researching Immigration Records Maira Liriano, Manager, Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and

Genealogy

Explore such essential genealogical resources as passenger lists and naturalization records. Fri., Jun. 21 at 2:15 p.m. William Shakespeare: From Stratford-on-Avon to NYPLSouth Court Auditorium Robert Armitage, Humanities Bibliographer,


Examine the world of Shakespeare and his plays at the Library.

Wed., Jul. 10 at 6 p.m. Who Lived in a House Like This? How to Research Your New York City HomePhilip Sutton, Librarian, Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and

Genealogy

Discover the history of your home using property deeds, census records, city directories, photographs, and more. Register online.

Also: Aug. 17 at 2 p.m.

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Back Tomorrow: A Poet in New York/Federico garcía Lorca Through July 20, 2013The Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III Gallery

Tues., Jun. 4 at 7 p.m.LIVE from the NYPL: Celebrating Federico García LorcaCeleste Barton Forum

This is a ticketed event; see opposite page for ordering information.

Tues., Jul. 9 at 1:15 p.m.Lorca, Jews, and African-Americans South Court Auditorium

Sharonah Fredrick (a doctoral candidate at SUNY Stony Brook)

Wed., Jul. 10 at 1:15 p.m.Federico García Lorca Occupies Wall Street: A Poet in New York and Global CrisisSouth Court Auditorium

Melcion Mateu (a Catalan poet and doctoral candidate at NYU)

Thurs., Jul. 11 at 1:15 p.m.Dream Traces in Streets RevisitedSouth Court Auditorium

Poet J.K. Fowler

For more information about additional events that examine Federico García Lorca’s time in New York, visit lorcanyc.com.

As a complement to Back Tomorrow: A Poet in New York/Federico García Lorca, NYPL presents a series of programs on different aspects of the writer’s life, work, and influence.

Fresh Perspectives on Federico garcía Lorca

This exhibition explores Spanish poet Federico García Lorca’s inspirations for his collection Poet in New York. Back Tomorrow features drawings, photos, and letters from the Federico García Lorca Foundation in Madrid and the writings of such poets as Walt Whitman and T.S. Eliot from the Library’s collections. Poet in New York offers a vision of an alienated metropolis, characterized by its culture of consumption and indifference to suffering. García Lorca arrived in New York in 1929, shortly after Gypsy Ballads, his best-known work, became a best seller in Spain. Poet in New York was published in 1940 following García Lorca’s murder in 1936, a month after the Spanish Civil War began.

This exhibition is organized jointly by the Fundación Federico García Lorca, The New York Public Library, and Acción Cultural Española with the support of ”la Caixa” Foundation.

Fri., Jul. 12 at 2:15 p.m. Elusive Jane: In Search of Jane Austen at NYPL South Court Auditorium Robert Armitage, Humanities Bibliographer,


Delve into Austen’s life and works as reflected in the collections of the Library.

Thurs., Aug. 1 at 3:15 p.m. Irish genealogy: Finding Records for an Irish Ancestor Carmen Nigro, Librarian, Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and

Genealogy

Discover key resources at NYPL such as Emigrant Savings Bank records and the Origins database that are useful for researching Irish ancestors.

MAY–AUGUST 2013 NYPL.oRgPrograms and Exhibitions

LIVE FRoM THE NYPL LIVE from the NYPL offers bold and entertaining programs with notable authors, artists, and thinkers in conversation with director Paul Holdengräber.

For LIVE tickets, visit livefromthenypl.showclix.com or call 888.71.TICKETS (888.718.4253). Tickets are $25 general public; $15 Library donors, seniors, and students with valid ID.

Sign up for LIVE updates and get more information at nypl.org/live or call 212.930.0855.

Unless noted, all programs take place in the Celeste Bartos Forum.

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.

*This program is sold out. A standby line will form at 5 p.m.

Matthew BarneyZoltan Takacs Dan Savage Liao Yiwu

Wed., May 8 at 7 p.m.Daniel Dennett and Jim HoltTwo authors explore life’s most fundamental questions.

Thurs., May 9 at 7 p.m.Salman Khan and Carlos Slim Helú*The founder of Khan Academy and the Mexican investor and philanthropist talk about education in the 21st century.

Tues., May 14 at 7 p.m.Risk Takers: National geographic and the New Age of ExplorationThis tribute features photographers and explorers, including Zoltan Takacs, discussing risk. Presented by RBC.

Tues., May 21 at 7 p.m.Matthew Barney The artist discusses his career and most recent work. Co-presented with the

Library for the Performing Arts.

Wed., May 22 at 7 p.m.David Chang and FriendsThe Momofuku chef talks to his culinary compatriots about topics inspired by the new book Cook it Raw.

Tues., May 28 at 7 p.m.Dan Savage The “Savage Love” columnist and creator of the “It Gets Better” project talks about such issues as gun control, marriage equality, and parenting.

Tues., Jun. 4 at 7 p.m.Celebrating Federico garcía LorcaLIVE from the NYPL celebrates the Spanish poet’s life and legacy.

Thurs., Jun. 13 at 7 p.m.Liao YiwuThe dissident writer and musician reflects on poetry, protest, and his time in a Chinese prison.

Photos: Ari Marcopoulis (Barney); Christopher Stanton (Savage); Elizabeth Bernstein (Liao).

Periodically SpeakingDeWitt Wallace Periodical Room

Emerging writers read from work they’ve published in notable literary magazines and journals.

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WATCH videos and LISTEN to recordings of previous LIVE from the NYPL programs at nypl.org/live/multimedia

This program is made possible in part by support from the New York State Council for the Arts, a state agency; the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; Axe-Houghton foundation; and Friends of CLMP.

Tues., May 14 and Tues., Jun. 11 at 6 p.m.Periodically Speaking NYPL, in collaboration with the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses, presents readings and discussions with writers inspired by the Library’s rich collection of literary magazines and journals.

Sat., Jun. 8 at 4 p.m.The MagathonDuring this afternoon of reading devoted to literary magazines and indie publishing, hear editors and writers read favorite selections of poetry and prose.

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Lectures from the Allen Room and the Wertheim StudyThursdays at 1:15 p.m.South Court Auditorium

To assist researchers using collections for a set period of time, NYPL offers study centers in the Schwarzman Building: the Frederick Lewis Allen Room and the Wertheim Study. In turn, researchers share their work with the public.

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May 9 Power and Betrayal: Sir William Johnson’s Mohawk Dynasty and the Legacy of the American RevolutionKirk Davis Swinehart (historian and book critic for the Washington Post, The New Republic, and The Wall Street Journal)

May 16 The Theatre of Naturalism: Disappearing ActsPhilip Beitchman (author of Alchemy of the Word: Cabala of the Renaissance)

May 23 Modern Utopianism: The 18th-Century BackgroundElizabeth Powers (editor of Freedom of Speech: The History of an Idea)

Jun. 6 Teaching Civil Rights Movements Through TimeK. Kevyne Baar (former archivist at NYU’s Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives)

Jun. 13 Brazil’s Marquise de Sade: on Translating Hilda Hilst’s Cartas de um SedutorJohn Keene (writer and translator of Portuguese author Hilda Hilst)

Jun. 20 John Donne and Contemporary PoetryHeather Dubrow and other poets read Donne’s poetry and poems influenced by him and discuss his continuing importance.

Jul. 18 The Virgins of Islamic Paradise: A global HistoryNerina Rustomji (associate professor of history at St. John’s University)

Jul. 25 orientalism vs. Inclusive Practice in Exhibition: Islam and Muslim Peoples in Western MuseumsMelissa Forstrom (doctoral student at the University of Westminster, London)


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Daring Methods: The Prints of Mary Cassatt Through June 23, 2013Print and Stokes Galleries

American artist Mary Cassatt, best known for her paintings of women and children, was also a prolific printmaker. Although her subjects tend to be traditional, her approach to printmaking was bold. Daring Methods features nearly 80 works Cassatt created between 1879 and 1898. The prints are drawn almost entirely from the bequest of Samuel Putnam Avery, a late 19th-century collector and philanthropist who was acquainted with Cassatt and gave his large collection of prints to The New York Public Library.

This exhibition has been made possible by the continuing generosity of Miriam and Ira D. Wallach.

ABoVE: Cassatt’s The Letter emulates the Japanese Ukiyo-e prints that were inspirational to artists in her circle. Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, Print Collection, Samuel Putnam Avery Collection.

The March on Washington in August 1963 attracted 250,000 people (see Jun. 5 on p. 6 and Jun. 6 below).


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KingsbridgeMon., May 13; Jun. 10

Morris ParkMon., May 13; Jun. 17; Jul. 15; Aug. 19

ParkchesterSat., May 18; Jun. 15

RiverdaleWed., May 15; Jun. 19; Aug. 21

Spuyten DuyvilTues., May 14; Jun. 11

TremontTues., May 14; Jun. 11

Van NestMon., May 20; Jun. 17; Jul. 15; Aug. 19

West FarmsSat., May 4; Jun. 1; Jul 13; Aug. 3

Woodlawn HeightsTues., May 14; Jun. 11;Jul. 9

MANHATTAN58th StreetWed., May 8; Jun. 12; Jul. 10; Aug. 14

67th StreetTues., May 21; Jun. 18

BloomingdaleThurs., May 23; Jun. 27; Jul. 25; Aug. 22

ColumbusWed., May 15; Jun. 19

Countee CullenWed., May 15

Fort WashingtonSat., May 4; Jun. 1; Jul. 6; Aug. 3

Hudson ParkSat., May 11; Jun. 8; Jul. 13

Jefferson MarketThurs., May 30; Jun. 27; Aug. 29

Kips BayMon., May 20; Thurs., Jul. 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15

Mulberry StreetWed., May 29; Jun. 26;Jul. 31; Aug. 28

RiversideWed., May 1; Jun. 5; Jul. 3; Aug. 7

Roosevelt IslandThurs., May 16; Jun. 20

YorkvilleMon., May 20; Jun. 17; Jul. 15; Aug. 19

STATEN ISLANDNew DorpFri., May 17; Jun. 21

New Dorp in SpanishMon., May 20, Jun. 24; Jul. 22; Aug. 19

St. george Library CenterSee page 26.

Many libraries host book discussion groups led by trained facilitators. This summer, some groups meet every month, while others take a break. Titles include recent nonfiction such as Wild by Cheryl Strayed. The groups are open to all book lovers. For more informa-tion, visit nypl.org/events/book-discussion.

Book groups

Classic Fiction

Thursdays at 2 p.m.Margaret Liebman Berger Forum

Librarian Mary Jones leads monthly discussions of acclaimed British and American works. Participants should read each title before the discussion. Register online at nypl.org/events/calendar.

May 16* Billy Budd by Herman Melville

Jun. 20The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

Jul. 18The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Aug. 15Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis

*At the end of this discussion, 15 copies of the Penguin Classics paperback edition of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes will be distributed by lottery.

Theology and Literature at NYPL

Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m.Margaret Liebman Berger Forum

Explore religions from around the world by reading literature that focuses on religious beliefs, issues, and questions. Librarian Raymond Pun and guest facilitators lead each session. Participants should read each title before the discussion. Register online at nypl.org/events/calendar.

May 29The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Jun. 19 The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller Guest: Reverend Michael Keller

Jul. 31 Why Faith Matters by David J. Wolpe Guest: Drew Hyun, church planter and pastor of HOPE Church NYC

Aug. 21 Allah, Liberty and Love: The Courage to Reconcile Faith and Freedom by Irshad Manji

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NYPL in Your Neighborhood

Discuss great Books in a great Setting

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Mid-Manhattan Library houses NYPL’s largest circulating collections, including an exten-

sive selection of new books, movies, music, and a large collection of older and classic fiction. The nonfiction collections cover everything from art and literature to history and psychology to cook-books, travel, and more. In addition to a substantial reference collection, the library provides popular periodicals and two unique resources: the Picture Collection, which contains more than a million circulating and reference images, and the World Languages Collection, which offers books, DVDs, and periodicals in 20 languages, from Chinese and Russian to Korean and Urdu.

Check out free, cutting-edge art exhibitions (Art Wall on Third and Art in the Windows); a large array of free computer classes for beginners and advanced users; frequent films; and public programs with writers, artists, and scholars.

455 Fifth Avenue (at 40th Street)917.ASK.NYPL (917.275.6975) nypl.org/locations/mid-manhattan-library

ExHIBITIoN HoURS Mon.–Thurs., 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

PUBLIC PRogRAMSPublic programs are presented on the sixth floor and on the first floor, in the Corner Room at 40th and Fifth and Room 101; seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Computer classes are on the fourth floor; register for them at nypl.org/events/classes.

Mon., May 6 at 6:30 p.m. The Meat Lover’s Meatless CelebrationsChef and journalist Kim O’Donnel talks about creating satisfying meatless meals and answers meatless menu questions.

Tues., May 7 at 6:30 p.m. Mycophilia: Revelations from the Weird World of MushroomsAuthor Eugenia Bone explores the mushroom and its role as an exotic delicacy, a curative, poison, and hallucinogen, and discusses how understanding fungi can help us face future challenges.

Wed., May 8 at 6:30 p.m.Grand Central’s Engineer: William J. Wilgus and the Planning of Modern ManhattanScholar Kurt C. Schlichting examines the remarkable career of the chief engineer of the New York Central Railroad and designer of Grand Central Terminal.

Thurs., May 9 at 6:30 p.m. City of Promises: A History of the Jews of New YorkHistorians Annie Polland and Daniel Soyer describe New York’s transformation into a Jewish city. Mon., May 13 at 6:30 p.m. The Refugee Hotel Photojournalist Gabriele Stabile shares her images of refugees as they settle into American communities.

Mon., May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Coming Out About Hearing LossWriter Katherine Bouton and composers Richard Einhorn and Jay Alan Zimmerman discuss their hearing loss. Real-time CART captioning will be available.

Tues., May 14 at 6:30 p.m. The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life of Joseph P. KennedyScholar David Nasaw offers a profile of the founder of the 20th-century’s most famous political dynasty.

Thurs., May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Permanent Present Tense: The Unforgettable Life of an Amnesiac PatientScholar Suzanne Corkin explores the story of H.M., a brain-damaged patient whose case helped scientists make advances in the study of memory.

Mon., May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Still the Same HawkScholar John Waldman reflects on nature and the urban environment in New York City.

Tues., May 21 at 6:30 p.m. Rust Belt: A Series of Compelling ImagesPhotographer Sean Hemmerle traces Detroit’s economic and social decline through the city’s architectural disintegration.

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Mid-Manhattan Library

Photo: Jonathan Blanc.

IT’S THE REAL THINg This reproduction of a Coca-Cola advertisement appeared in a menu for a restaurant in Paris called Drug Store. See Jun. 6. Rare Book Division, Dieter Zander Collection.


MAY–AUGUST 2013 NYPL.oRgAuthor Talks, Films, and Exhibitions

Wed., May 22 at 6:30 p.m. Democracy at Work: A Cure for CapitalismEconomist Richard D. Wolff discusses a democratic alternative based on workers managing their own workplaces.

Thurs., May 23 at 6:30 p.m. What Is Mental Illness? Scholar Richard J. McNally examines the struggle of defining disorders and defends a method of disorder identification.

Tues., May 28 at 6:30 p.m.Amateurs: A Search for the American CharacterAuthor Jack Hitt surveys America’s many amateur inventors and tinkerers, from Benjamin Franklin to Mark Zuckerberg.

Wed., May 29 at 6:30 p.m.Local Food, Global Trade, and the Future of Rural Communities Writer Fabio Parasecoli explores the issues surrounding food products’ place of origin.

Thurs., May 30 at 6:30 p.m.Make a Living in the Second Half of LifeAuthor Marci Alboher and journalist Katherine Lanpher discuss finding passion, purpose, and a paycheck in the second half of life.

Mon., Jun. 3 at 6:30 p.m.Two American Boy Stories: PhotographsDocumentarian Brenda Ann Kenneally presents images from two tough Brooklyn neighborhoods. Tues., Jun. 4 at 6:30 p.m.Medicare MeltdownAuthor Rosemary Gibson explains how Medicare works, how it could work better, and where it will go if reforms are not made.

Wed., Jun. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The Journalist Who Nearly Lost Her Mind and the Doctor Who Saved HerAuthor Susannah Cahalan and Dr. Souhel Najjar discuss Cahalan’s illness and the last-minute intervention that saved her life. Thurs., Jun. 6 at 6:30 p.m.A Secret History of Coffee, Coca, and ColaAuthor Ricardo Cortés presents an illustrated history of coffee and cola.

Mon., Jun. 10 at 6:30 p.m.Caring for Our Aging Parents and OurselvesReporter Jane Gross tells the story of her struggle to learn how to care for her aging and ailing mother. Tues., Jun. 11 at 6:30 p.m.The Science of Hurricane SandyScholar Adam Sobel explains how experts predict the weather and addresses scientific questions related to Hurricane Sandy. Wed., Jun. 12 at 6:30 p.m. The TinkerersAuthor Alec Foege traces the nation’s history through the engineering feats of its amateurs, DIYers, and inventors. Thurs., Jun. 13 at 6:30 p.m.The Watchmaker’s Daughter Author Sonia Taitz shares excerpts from her memoir about her life as the American child of Yiddish-speaking, Orthodox, European concentration-camp survivors.

Mon., Jun. 17 at 6:30 p.m.Desert AirPhotographer George Steinmetz presents images from his adventures in the world’s extreme deserts, from the Gobi to the Sahara to Death Valley.

Reading RoomThrough August 21, 2013Art Wall on Third

This site-specific exhibition presents photographer Elizabeth Felicella’s large-scale photographic mural depicting the interiors and exteriors of The New York Public Library’s 86 neighborhood libraries. The mural is composed of individual photos selected from a larger project that catalogs all of the city’s branch libraries. Reading Room pays tribute to libraries as an invaluable public resource while also proposing that the architecture of the libraries be read as a collection in itself, a timeline over the past century of changing ideas about design, building, the places we share, the ways we read, and our aspirations as a city and a society.

Reading Room has received support from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts Program for Architecture Planning & Design, and with administrative support from the Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP).

Sat., Jun. 1 at 2:30 p.m.Artist Dialogue: Elizabeth Felicella and george StolzThe Corner Room at 40th and FifthThe artist and Stolz, a critic and curator, talk about Felicella’s mural and her larger project, Reading Room: A Catalog of New York City’s Branch Libraries 2008–2012, which includes NYPL’s 86 branches, plus Brooklyn and Queens branch libraries.

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Tues., Jun. 18 at 6:30 p.m.Born with a Junk Food DeficiencyWriter Martha Rosenberg exposes the dangers lurking behind the scenes at large food companies. Wed., Jun. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The Food Truck Handbook Food truck entrepreneur David Weber speaks about New York’s food trucks and argues that they offer more than a quick snack. Also see page 16.

Wed., Jun. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Ancient Nubia: African Kingdoms on the NilePhotographer Chester Higgins, Jr., reveals recent discoveries about ancient Nubia. Thurs., Jun. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The Cooper-Hewitt Dynasty of New YorkHistorian Polly Guérin studies Peter Cooper, Abram Hewitt, and their kin as a quintessentially New York story of family, philanthropy, and legacy.

Mon., Jul. 8 at 6:30 p.m.The Book of TimesJournalist Lesley Alderman surveys time by looking at love, war, and money through the meter of the clock. Wed., Jul. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Graphic Design and Architec-ture: A 20th-Century HistoryDesigner Richard Poulin explores type, image, symbol, and visual storytelling over the past 100 years.

Thurs., Jul. 11 at 6:30 p.m.Mapping ManhattanCartographer Becky Cooper shares her project of soliciting New Yorkers’ personal maps of Manhattan.

Mon., Jul. 15 at 6:30 p.m.On the Chocolate TrailAuthor Deborah R. Prinz unwraps stories of the trade and manufacture of chocolate since it was first introduced to Europeans.

Thurs., Jul. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Crossing the Borders of Time Reporter Leslie Maitland depicts a World War II story of love lost—and then found again 50 years later. Mon., Jul. 22 at 6:30 p.m. New York Neon Authors Thomas E. Rinaldi and Robert J. Yasinsac explore the technological evolution of neon and its place in history.

Tues., Jul. 23 at 6:30 p.m.Islamic Leaders Linguist Saul Silas Fathi showcases the lives of Islamic and Arab leaders from Muhammad to the present.

Thurs., Jul. 25 at 6:30 p.m.The American Red Cross from Clara Barton to the New Deal Scholar Marian Moser Jones traces the history of the iconic organization. Mon., Jul. 29 at 6:30 p.m.Terror Factory: Inside the FBI’s Manufactured War on Terror Reporter Trevor Aaronson talks about the FBI’s counterterrorism tactics after 9/11.

Mon., Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Instant: The Story of PolaroidJournalist Christopher Bonanos examines the company’s most successful years, a time of scientific and technological breakthroughs.

Mon., Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m.The Story of Ain’t: America, Its Language, and the Most Controversial Dictionary Ever Published Editor David Skinner addresses the controversy over the publication of Merriam Webster’s Third New International Dictionary in 1961.

Play Button: Artists’ Books and ZinesMay 1–June 30, 2013Art in the Windows

Featuring the work of Brian Belott, Pam Butler, Tamara Gonzales, Maggie Lee, Craig Olson, and Elisa Soliven, Play Button displays artists’ books—often one-of-a-kind objects—and zines—noncommercial often homemade publications—that employ diverse media and explore a variety of subjects.

Sat., May 4 at 2:30 p.m. Artist Dialogue: Tamara gonzales and Sharon ButlerThe Corner Room at 40th and Fifth

The artist and Butler, a writer and artist, discuss the ideas behind Gonzales’s paintings, her pinkpurple Tumblr site, her site-specific installation for Art in the Corner Room, and the artists’ books and zines in Play Button. A zine party follows the program.

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FOR EVEN MORE PROGRAMS, PICK UP A FLYER IN THE LOBBY, VISIT NYPL.ORG, OR CALL 917-ASK-NYPL.

Neighborhood libraries regularly show recent and classic films. For more information, visit nypl.org/events.

BRoNxAllertonTwo Mondays a month; 12 noon

Francis MartinOne to three Saturdaysa month; 2 p.m.

KingsbridgeFirst Saturday of the month; 1 p.m.

MelroseTwo Mondays a month; 4 p.m.

ParkchesterThird Saturday of the month;2 p.m.

TremontOne Thursday a month; 4 p.m.

Van NestWednesdays; 10:30 a.m.Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Westchester SquareOne Tuesday a month;4:30 p.m.

MANHATTAN58th StreetFridays; 2 p.m.

115th StreetSecond and fourth Saturdaysof the month (except Jun. 22); 1 p.m.

ColumbusThursdays; 11 a.m.

EpiphanyThursdays; 2 p.m.

Fort WashingtonOne Saturday a month; 2 p.m.

george BruceTwo or three Saturdays amonth; 11 a.m.

Jefferson MarketMondays; 6 p.m.

Kips BayTwo Fridays a month;1 p.m.

Morningside HeightsSaturdays; 12:30 p.m.

New AmsterdamTuesdays; 2 p.m.

Mulberry StreetSecond Wednesdayof the month (except in Aug., when the film will be on the first Wednesday, Aug. 7); 2 p.m.

Tompkins SquareWednesdays; 5 p.m.

YorkvilleFourth Friday of the month; 2 p.m.

STATEN ISLANDNew DorpTwo Saturdays a month; 2 p.m.

Port RichmondEvery other Thursday; 1 p.m.

St. george Library CenterSee page 26.

1970s New York City on FilmThis summer, revisit the vital, gritty streets of 1970s New York City through key films from the era.

Wednesdays at 7 p.m.Corner Room at 40th and Fifth

Jun. 5Shaft (1971)

Jun. 12Klute (1971)

Jun. 19Super Fly (1972)

Jun. 26The godfather (1972)*

Jul. 3Across 110th Street (1972)

Jul. 10Serpico (1973)

Jul. 24Mean Streets (1973)

Jul. 31Three Days of the Condor (1975)

Aug. 7Network (1976)

Aug. 14Saturday Night Fever (1977)

Aug. 21The Warriors (1979)

*The Godfather starts at 6 p.m.

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NYPL in Your Neighborhood Films

Native New Yorker Al Pacino portrayed the title character—a cop who exposed police corruption—in Serpico, Sidney Lumet’s film adaptation of Peter Maas’s book.

A Division of Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. • Tim Swank, PresidentMovie Licensing USA

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Mixed Bag: Stories for grown-UpsThis summer’s celebration of all things New York also features a New York–themed series of Mixed Bag: Story Time for Grown-Ups. In July, librarian Lois Moore reads stories from The New Yorker; in August, the stories are by New York authors. All events take place in Room 101. For more information, visit nypl.org/events.

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T he Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) is a circulating and research library that focuses

on business, industry, finance, jobs, and careers. It houses 350,000 volumes, business, trade, and popular science periodicals, and premium online business and finance databases. SIBL’s services for start-ups and established small businesses include mentoring by business executives and the New York StartUP! Business Plan Competition. Job Search Central provides resources on jobs and careers, including a comprehensive online software training platform. Financial Literacy Central offers 1,500 business and personal finance books and extensive e-resources. Both services include free one-on-one professional coaching and counseling sessions.

188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street)917.ASK.NYPL (917.275.6975) nypl.org/locations/sibl

PUBLIC PRogRAMSSelected public programs are presented in Room 015 or Room 018 on the Lower Level. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted. Seating cannot be guaranteed once the program begins.

Financial literacy programming at The New York Public Library is made possible by the generous support of .

Fri., May 10 at 12 noon Summer Job Search StrategiesGet tips to make the most of your summer job search with Theodore Henderson.

Mon., May 13 at 12 noon Restyle Your Winning Work StylePrepare a five-step plan for workplace success with Lillian Coury.

Wed., May 15 at 6 p.m.get Hired Now! How to get the Job You Really Want Discuss “hidden” techniques and strategies to ace your next job interview with CUNY employment coordinator Barry Cohen.

Also: Jun. 19, Jul. 17, and Aug. 14 at 6 p.m.

Fri., May 17 at 12 noon The Right Approach to InterviewingExplore how to prepare for, perform well in, and follow up on interviews with Theodore Henderson.

Fri., May 24 at 12 noonCareer Management for Introverts Learn structured ways to approach and prepare for workplace conversations with Win Sheffield.

Tues., May 28 at 12 noon How to get Job Interviews and Make the Most of ThemExplore four strategic ways to land an interview—networking, direct mail, answering ads, and working with recruiters—with Celia Currin.

Tues., May 28 at 6 p.m.Summer Career ManagementDiscuss techniques for talking about yourself and networking informally with Win Sheffield.

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Wed., May 29 at 6 p.m. Defining What’s Next: Five Steps to Career ClarityDevelop a five-step formula to clarify your next career move Laura Powers.

Thurs., Jun. 6 at 6 p.m.Job Search BasicsLearn 10 essentials for a successful job search with Renee Rosenberg.

Mon., Jun. 10 at 12 noon Sustaining Your Job Campaign in an Unfavorable MarketGet strategies to change your attitudes, and build momentum in your job search with Win Sheffield.

Fri., Jun. 14 at 12 p.m. The Silver Bullet of a Job Search: Your Marketing PlanDevelop a list of target industries and explore how to identify specific companies to research in more depth with Celia Currin.

Thurs., Jun. 20 at 6 p.m.15-Second ResumeLearn how to get hiring managers to notice your resume with Hal Eskenazi.

Mon., Jun. 24 at 12 noonBuild Up and Stay Connected to Your NetworkDiscuss the fundamentals of building professional relationships throughout your career with Win Sheffield.

Wed., Jun. 26 at 6 p.m. Speak with Poise, Passion, and Persuasive PowerLearn how to persuade listeners in the office, boardroom, courtroom, and media with Maria Guida.

Mon., Jul. 1 at 12 noonMatching Your Personality with a Career You Love Explore your interests, values, and skills to create a career that expresses your best self with Eileen Sharaga.


MAY–AUGUST 2013 NYPL.oRgJob Search and Career Development

Wed., Jul. 3 at 6 p.m.Using Social Media to Find Your Next JobEffectively use LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to conduct a successful job search with Bruce A. Hurwitz.

Thurs., Jul. 11 at 6 p.m. Interview Coach 24/7Review the interview process and get tips for a successful interview with Hal Eskenazi

Thurs., Jul. 18 at 6 p.m.Start Building Your Profes-sional StatureBuild an action plan that boosts your professional stature with Charles Moldenhauer.

Fri., Jul. 19 at 12 noonHandling the Salary QuestionTurn your negotiations into job offers with techniques from the Five O’Clock Club with Chip Conlin.

Wed., Jul. 24 at 6 p.m.Differentiate Yourself by Fitting In: Dress for SuccessDiscover the norms for job interview attire in a variety of fields with Merry Nachemin.

Thurs., Jul. 25 at 6 p.m.Networking ConversationsGet tips on how make the most of your meetings with Win Sheffield.

Fri., Jul. 26 at 12 noonMarketing Yourself with ConfidenceLearn effective tools to better position and package yourself with David Lees.

Fri., Aug. 2 at 12 noonThe Five o’Clock Club Approach to InterviewingDevelop some new tactics for interviews with Chip Conlin.

Mon., Aug. 5 at 12 noonStaying Positive During a Difficult Job Search Get ideas about how to energize your job search with Kristina Leonardi.

Fri., Aug. 9 at 12 noon Become a Networking Expert Supercharge your career by learning how to network with Joe Fairless.

Tues., Aug. 13 at 12 noonHow to get the Next Job...Sooner!Explore new job search ideas and tips with Charles Moldenhauer.

Wed., Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.Resume ProblemsAddress the issues on your resume that could undermine your job search with Win Sheffield.

Thurs., Aug. 22 at 6 p.m.The Job outlook: Resources for Career PlanningLearn how to manage your job search or career transition with Lisa Boily of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Wed., Aug. 28 at 6 p.m.Interview with ConfidenceFocus on how to stand out from other candidates with David Lees.

STREET SMART David Weber, director of the New York Food Truck Association, founded the organization in 2011. See Small Business, May 2.

Mon., May 6 at 12 noonReturning to the Workforce After a Long BreakFind out how to rejoin the workforce after an extended leave or a sabbatical.

Wed., May 22 at 6 p.m.Resume RenovationLearn how to stand out during your job search by making cuts to your resume.

Also: Jul. 31 at 6 p.m.

The Self-Recruiter® Lectures with John Crant

Wed., Jun. 5 at 6 p.m.Building Your Professional Network with LinkedInDevelop tools to use LinkedIn for networking and searching for a job.

Also: Aug. 29 at 6 p.m.

Fri., Jun. 21 at 12 noon Interview Intervention: The Self-Recruiter ChecklistFind out how to research job opportunities, prepare for interviews, and follow up afterward.

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Wed., Jul. 10 at 6 p.m.The Paradigm Shift in Job Search: Marketing Yourself to the Decision MakerDiscover new techniques for getting the attention of hiring managers.

Tue., Aug. 6 at 12 noonorganizing and Managing Your Job SearchLearn how to plan, set goals, and manage your job search.

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Science, Industry and Business Library188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street)

Tues., Jul. 9 at 6 p.m.Living Large on Less in NYC*Living beneath your means is one way to accumulate wealth. Get tips on how to lower your expenses and take advantage of free or nearly free stuff.

Tues., Jul. 23 at 6 p.m.The Key to a Dream Retirement*Learn about asset accumulation, growth, and preservation to help you achieve your retirement goals.

Tues., Aug. 6 at 6 p.m.Broker, Financial Planner, or Investment Advisor: How to Pick one*Understand the differences among financial professionals, including how each charges, and when you need one.

Tues., Aug. 13 at 6 p.m.Smart Social Security Strategies*Learn how to get the most out of your Social Security benefits.

*Sponsored by the Financial Planning Association of New York.

SMALL BUSINESS

Thurs., May 2 at 6 p.m.How to Start Your own Food TruckGet an overview of what it takes to start your own food truck with David Weber, author of The Food Truck Handbook.

Wed., May 8 at 6 p.m. Lead generation Leverage: Three Keys to getting Maximum Clients Discuss practical strategies to promote your expertise as you build relationships to attract highly qualified clients with Liz Lynch.

Tues., May 7 at 6 p.m.Interest: The Key to FinanceLearn how interest works, avoid the pitfalls of debt and credit cards, and make sense of investments, mortgages, and retirement with Steve Poppel.

Tues., May 14 at 6 p.m.The Top Seven Mistakes People Make in Their Financial LivesLearn how to avoid making major errors in the course of developing a financial plan with Susan Ganz.

Tues., May 21 at 6 p.m.Constructing a Diversified Portfolio for Beginners*Survey key elements of diversifying your investment portfolio to reduce risk and enhance potential returns.

Tues., Jun. 4 at 6 p.m.Financial IndependenceRealize financial independence and achieve your financial goals with 10 tips from John Vento.

Tues., Jun. 11 at 6 p.m.optimizing Your IRA & 401(k)*Learn different ways to maximize your retirement plans, including optimal contribution levels and asset allocation for different time horizons.

Tues., Jun. 18 at 6 p.m.Financial Planning Before and During a DivorceAvoid making financial mistakes and get a fair and equitable divorce with Lauren Prince.

Tues., Jun. 25 at 6 p.m.Credit Scores and Identity Theft: What Can Hurt You?*Learn how identity theft takes place, how to report it, and how to fix the damage to your credit score if it happens to you.

Featuring more than 1,500 video courses, lynda.com is a learning website that’s available free at SIBL (individuals who want to view videos at home must pay monthly membership fees). Use lynda.com to make yourself more marketable and keep your skills current as technology changes. Check out videos on dozens of topics:

• Job Search Skills

• Social Media

• Public Speaking

• Software Tutorials

• Project Management

• Plus More

Explore lynda.com @ SIBL!

For instructions on how to get started, ask a librarian for help.

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PERSoNAL FINANCEThurs., May 9 at 6 p.m.Your Business: A Commitment to going greenLearn how to manage and measure sustainability initiatives in your organization without sacrificing profit with George Brennan.

Fri., Jun. 7 at 12 noonThe Building Blocks of BrandingDiscover the foundations of branding, including what defines a brand and the importance of unique brand positioning with Geri Mazur.

Thurs., Jun. 13 at 6 p.m.Storytelling Strategies for Small BusinessesFind out how public speaking opportunities can help small businesses connect with clients and expand their reach with Regina D’Alesio.

For more job search and financial planning programs in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, check out these offerings. Additional events are listed at nypl.org/moneymatters.

getting Interviews: Keys to the Hidden Job MarketRobert Hellmann

Morrisania, BronxWed., Jul. 31 at 12 noon

How Do I get Paid for Who I Am?Michelle Pyram

Van Nest, BronxWed., Jul. 24 at 2 p.m.

Wakefield, BronxFri., Jul. 26 at 11 a.m.

Interview Planning and PreparationLisa Pannerello

Castle Hill, BronxSat., Jun. 15 at 2 p.m.

Interview with ConfidenceJohn Crant

Edenwald, BronxWed., May 8 at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Washington, ManhattanSat., Jul. 6 at 2 p.m.

Making Your Resume Work for YouWin Sheffield

george Bruce, ManhattanThurs., Aug. 1 at 11:30 p.m.

Marketing Yourself with ConfidenceDavid Lees

Morris Park, BronxSat., Jun. 22 at 2:30 p.m.

Relationship Networking for Results Lisa Pannerello

Morris Park, BronxSat., Jul. 13 at 2:30 p.m.

Resume RenovationJohn Crant

Inwood, ManhattanMon., May 6 at 11 a.m.

Kingsbridge, BronxSat., May 18 at 2 p.m.

Turning Job Interviews into offersRobert Hellmann

george Bruce, ManhattanThurs., Jul. 11 at 11:30 a.m.

Avoiding Scams and Fraud Jay Stevens

Columbus, ManhattanSat., Jun. 8 at 2 p.m.

Budgeting for the FamilyJennifer Smith Rockwood

Aguilar, ManhattanTues., Jul. 30 at 12 noon

College Funding StrategiesBrooks Johnson

Aguilar, ManhattanTues., May 14 at 12 noon

george Bruce, ManhattanWed., Jun. 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Cooking with organic Foods on a BudgetMona Lau

St. Agnes, ManhattanThurs., Jun. 27 at 5:30 p.m.

Financial Independence John Vento

New Dorp, Staten IslandSat., May 4 at 2:30 p.m.

How to Save at Least 50 Percent Every Time You grocery ShopSusan Samtur

Pelham Bay, BronxSat., May 11 at 2 p.m.

Port Richmond, Staten IslandSat., May 18 at 2 p.m.

Throg’s Neck, BronxSat., Aug. 3 at 1 p.m.

Medicare Information SessionAllan Katz

george Bruce, ManhattanThurs., May 2 at 11:30 a.m.

Bloomingdale, ManhattanSat., May 4 at 2 p.m.

Retirement PlanningAllan Katz

george Bruce, ManhattanWed., May 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Parkchester, BronxSat., May 18 at 2 p.m.

Success over Survival (Family Love Letter)Brooks Johnson

great Kills, Staten IslandSat., May 4 at 1 p.m.

Francis Martin, BronxMon., Jul. 15 at 5 p.m.

Melrose, BronxSat., Aug. 10 at 2 p.m.

Understanding Your Social Security BenefitsBernard Rosen

Van Nest, BronxWed., Jun. 5 at 2 p.m.

george Bruce, ManhattanThurs., Jun. 6 at 11:30 a.m.

Worth for WomenBrooks Johnson

Roosevelt Island, ManhattanSat., Jun. 15 at 2 p.m.

NYPL in Your Neighborhood Job Search and Personal Finance Classes

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HEALTHY AND AFFoRDABLE Even cooks who are watching their pennies can include organic produce, dairy, and other foods in their grocery baskets. See Cooking with Organic Foods on a Budget at St. Agnes Library on Jun. 27.

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The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center

T he Library for the Performing Arts houses one of the world’s most extensive combinations of

circulating, reference, and rare archival collections in the fields of music, dance, theater, and film. It is known particularly for its large collections of historic recordings, videotapes, autograph manu-scripts, correspondence, sheet music, stage designs, posters, and photographs. The library also presents free exhibitions and public programs, including live music and theater performances, film screenings, and more.

40 Lincoln Center Plaza212.870.1630nypl.org/locations/lpa

ExHIBITIoN HoURS Mon. and Thurs., 12 noon–8 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 12 noon–6 p.m.

PUBLIC PRogRAMSNew Ticket Policy: LPA is now distributing free tickets for public programs in the Bruno Walter Auditorium (tickets are not required for the Gotham Jazzmen). Tickets are distributed to patrons via a line at the Amsterdam Avenue entrance to the Library one hour prior to each program. There is a limit of one ticket per person. Advance reservations are not available and saving seats is not permitted. For further information, call 212.642.0142.

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.

The LPA Cinema Series is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Tuesdays at noon, May 14–June 25 The Gotham Jazzmen

Thurs., May 2 at 6 p.m.Meet the Maker: Lili WhiteLili White will screen and discuss her film Fool’s Gold (2012).

Mon., May 6 at 6 p.m.Songbook @ LPA: Broadway’s Future Arts and Artists at St. Paul, directed by John Znidarsic, presents a concert featuring Annie and Jenna Pasqua.

Sat., May 11 at 2:30 p.m.Award-Winning Works from the Black Maria Film and Video Festival

Sat., May 11 at 2:30 p.m.A Salute to BroadwayPresented by Harwood Management Vocal Artists.

Mon., May 13 at 6 p.m.The Lusty Month of May The PhilHallmonics presents songs celebrating spring—when April showers bring May flowers and love is in the air.

Thurs., May 16 at 6 p.m.Positively Poulenc!Joy in Singing presents the winners of its Positively Poulenc! vocal competi-tion, which celebrates composer Francis Poulenc’s song repertoire.

Sat., May 18 at 1:30 p.m.Don CarloThe New York Opera Forum presents a concert version Verdi’s opera.

Mon., May 20 at 6 p.m.Songbook @ LPA: Broadway’s Future Arts and Artists at St. Paul, directed by John Znidarsic, presents a concert featuring Michael Cooper.

’80s Altman

Thurs., May 23 at 6 p.m.Popeye (1980)Written by Jules Feiffer; with Robin Williams and Shelley Duvall

Thurs., May 30 at 6 p.m.Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982)Written by Ed Graczyk; with Sandy Dennis, Cher, and Karen BlackFollowed by a Q&A with Altman scholar Rick Armstrong

Thurs., Jun. 13 at 6 p.m.Streamers (1983)Written by David Rabe; with Matthew ModineFollowed by a Q&A with film critic and scholar Patricia Aufderheide

Thurs., Jun. 20 at 6 p.m.Secret Honor (1984)Written by Donald Freed and Arnold M. Stone; with Philip Baker Hall

Mon., Jun. 24 at 6 p.m.Fool for Love (1985)Written by Sam Shepard; with Sam Shepard and Kim Basinger

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MAY–AUGUST 2013 NYPL.oRgConcerts, Films, and Exhibitions

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American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular MusicThrough July 13, 2013Shelby Cullom Davis Museum Donald & Mary Oenslager Gallery

This survey explores the history and influence of Latinos in popular music in the United States from the 1940s to the present. Material about such stars as Tito Puente, Ritchie Valens, Gloria Estefan, Carlos Santana, and Selena documents individual creativity, while a display of items about Latino music and dance before World War II from LPA’s collections expands the exhibition’s historical scope. American Sabor includes listening stations and a jukebox so that visitors can hear their favorite rhythms.

American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music was created by EMP Museum and the University of Washington. It was organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The exhibition, its national tour, and related programs are made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.

May 7 From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale (2006)Q&A with the film’s director, Henry Chalfant, and co-producers Elena Martinez and Steve Zeitlin

May 14 La Isla de la Música (1998)El Alacrán (1999) The Last Rumba of Papa Montero (1992)

May 21 La Plena (1966)Plena Is Work, Plena Is Song (1989) Sworn to the Drum (2005)

May 28 The Mambo Kings (1992)

Jun. 4 Sons of Benkos (2003)Hands of God (2004)

Jun. 11 Aventurera (1950)

Jun. 18 Chulas Fronteras (1976)Del Mero Corazón (1979)

Jun. 25 Zoot Suit (1981)

RHYTHM SECTIoN Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan performed in a tribute to the legendary Tito Puente at the first Latin Grammy Awards in 2000.Image courtesy Frank Micelotta/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images.

In conjunction with American Sabor, LPA presents a weekly film series in May and June.Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.

American Sabor on Film

Based on Oscar Hijuelos’s novel The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love, The Mambo Kings, starring Antonio Banderas and Armand Assante, focuses on brothers who leave Cuba to become musicians in New York.

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The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center

Wed., May 29 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.The Dance Historian Is InDavid Vaughan introduces Frederick Ashton’s Daphnis and Chloe. Register online.

Sat., Jun. 1 at 2:30 p.m.The Chatham Chamber EnsembleOboist Arianna Kalian, clarinetist Stephen Poppel, and bassoonist Roe Goodman perform works from the classic French repertory for wind trio.

Mon., Jun. 3 at 6 p.m.League of Professional Theatre Women: Oral History ProjectPatti Lupone talks to Kathy Hender-son, senior editor of Broadway.com.

Sat., Jun. 8 at 2:30 p.m.Charles Jones, pianoThe keyboardist performs works by Beethoven, Ravel, and Chopin.

Mon., Jun. 10 at 6 p.m.Lillian, Kate, and Uta: Powerful Women, Great Actors, Amazing ArchivesAlan Pally presents video excerpts from programs celebrating the donation of the papers of Lillian Gish, Katharine Hepburn, and Uta Hagen to LPA.

For the Record: The World of Kronos on Nonesuch Records June 26–August 30, 2013 Shelby Cullom Davis MuseumPlaza Corridor Gallery

Celebrating the Kronos Quartet’s 40th anniversary season, For the Record explores the rich and wide-ranging Kronos legacy on Nonesuch Records, which has produced more than 40 of the quartet’s albums since 1985. The exhibition focuses on the quartet’s dedication to new work (Kronos has commissioned more than 800 new pieces and arrangements) and collaboration with musicians around the world. For the Record features original album cover artwork, composers’ manuscripts and materials, historic performance photos, audio samples, tour memorabilia, and more. For the Record is presented in conjunction with Kronos’ co-curation of a week of programming (July 24–28) opening this summer’s Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival, which includes performances by Kronos and other musical explorers.

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Memory Preserved: glass Plates Photographs of the Royal Cambodian DancersThrough June 8, 2013Shelby Cullom Davis MuseumPlaza Corridor Gallery

Rare Royal Ballet of Cambodia images capture dancers performing postures and gestures from the classical canon.

This exhibition is an initiative of the Ecole Francais d’Extreme Orient (EFEO) and the National Museum of Cambodia, with support from UNESCO and the Institut Francais Cambodge. It is part of New York’s Season of Cambodia festival (through May 31). Season of Cambodia is co-chaired by Anne H. Bass, John Burt, and Darren Walker.

Lead support comes from Anne H. Bass, John Burt, Ford Foundation, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, and The Rockefeller Foundation.

Additional support is provided by Asian Cultural Council, Bloomberg Philanthropies, EVA Airways, Fresh Sound Foundation, Michael Dean and Maykin Ho, The Kaplen Foundation, Henry Luce Foundation, Openbox, The Pollock-Krasner Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Dinah Rogerson and Dickon Verey, The Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation, Louisa Sarofim, Sofitel New York, Charley Todd, U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Dana White, Sandy and Lily Johnson White, and Hope and Grant Winthrop.

Season of Cambodia is a sponsored project of Artspire, a program of New York Foundation of the Arts.

Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.

May 4For Heaven’s Sake (1926)Never Weaken (1921)

Jun. 29, Jul. 6 and 20, Aug. 3Program TBA

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Silent Clowns

Live piano accompaniment for all films by Ben Model.

The Silent Clowns Film Series is programmed by Ben Model, Bruce Lawton, and Steve Massa.

This summer at NYPL, soloists and ensembles perform music from around the world, including Latin jazz, Celtic tunes, and African percussion. For more information, visit nypl.org/events.

Blaise Siwula, jazz saxophone and clarinet Macomb’s Bridge, Manhattan Sat., Jul. 27 at 2 p.m.

Cady Finlayson and Vita Tanga, Irish fiddle and guitar Morningside Heights, ManhattanFri., May 31 at 5:30 p.m.

Cody Childs, soul and jazz vocalist125th Street, Manhattan Tues., Jul. 9 at 4:30 p.m. Don Witter, Spanish and Latin American guitarSt. Agnes, ManhattanThurs., Aug. 15 at 5:30 p.m.

East Harlem Trio, jazz saxophone, piano, and bassHarlem, Manhattan Sat., May 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Hasan Bakr, percussionistgeorge Bruce, Manhattan Sat., Aug. 10 at 2 p.m.

Ken Simon Jazz QuartetBloomingdale, Manhattan Sat., Jun. 1 at 2 p.m.

Mark Weinstein Duo, Latin jazzMacomb’s Bridge, Manhattan Sat., Jun. 22 at 2 p.m.

Los Mas Valientes, Latin jazz bandMacomb’s Bridge, Manhattan Sat., May 18 at 2 p.m.

Renato Thomas, Latin and Caribbean percussionistAguilar, ManhattanTues., Aug. 6 at 1 p.m.

World Music Concert with Linda KunkinFort Washington, ManhattanSat., May 18 at 2 p.m.

NYPL in Your Neighborhood Concerts

Cady Finlayson and Vita Tanga perform Irish music with a global twist.

FOR EVEN MORE SUMMER CONCERTS AND FILMS , VISIT NYPL.ORG/LOCATIONS/LPA

100 Years of Flamenco in New York, 1913–2013 Through August 3, 2013Shelby Cullom Davis MuseumVincent Astor Gallery

Featuring photographs, costumes, performance regalia, and film, this multimedia exhibition chronicles the history of flamenco dance, music, and song in New York throughout the past century. This exhibition is a collaboration between LPA and Flamenco Vivo.

The exhibition has received support from the following generous sponsors: The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, Con Edison, The Committee for the Jerome Robbins Dance Division, Jerome Robbins Foundation, Consulate General of Spain, Harkness Foundation for Dance, Inc., and New York Council for the Humanities.

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Sat., Jun. 15 at 2:30 p.m.French Flute Music Flutist Norman Dee and pianist Josephine Chan Yung perform works by Ibert and others.

Mon., Jun. 17 at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.Jacqueline Jonée: Video VeritéThis video presentation features highlights from previous shows by the world’s premiere concert pianist–drag diva. Ms. Jonée and members of the JouJou Jacquettes Philharmonic Orchestra will appear for a special live encore.

Sat., Jun. 22 at 1:30 p.m.AlcinaNew York Opera Forum presents a concert version of Handel’s opera.

Wed., Jun. 26 at 2 p.m.The Dance Historian Is InDavid Vaughan screens Dune Dance and other film excerpts by and with Carolyn Brown, then leads a discussion with the dancer and choreographer about her work. Register online.

Thurs., Jun. 27 at 6 p.m.The Rehearsal ClubIn celebration of the centennial of the Rehearsal Club (RC), a New York boarding house for aspiring young actresses, this program includes a panel discussion and excerpts from a musical about the residence.

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T he 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 Center also mounts exhibitions and sponsors programs and events that illuminate and illustrate the richness of black history and culture.

515 Malcolm x Boulevard (at 135th Street)212.491.2200 schomburgcenter.org

ExHIBITIoN HoURS AND SELF-gUIDED BUILDINg ToURSMon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

SCHoMBURg SoCIETYFor information on joining the Schomburg Society and supporting the Center’s work, call 212.491.2252.

PUBLIC PRogRAMSUnless otherwise noted, public programs are free but require online registration at schomburgcenter.eventbrite.com. For links to event listings online, go to nypl.org/locations/schomburg.

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.

Sat., May 4 at 4 p.m.Family FunLearn about drumming in a workshop with Kenny Anderson.

Tues., May 7 at 6:30 p.m.Ordinary People BGLA Film Series: An Evening with Rodney EvansDirector-writer Evans screens two shorts, Close to Home and Two Encounters, as well as clips from his feature-length film, The Happy Sad.

Sat., May 11 at 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Junior Scholars’ Youth Summit 2013: Free Your Mind!The Schomburg’s Junior Scholars present a multimedia program that reflects their yearlong study of black history and culture linked to the themes of emancipation and self-determination. Registration is required: [email protected] or 212.491.2207.

Tues.–Thurs., May 14–16 at 10:30 a.m.Vumbua! An American Journey from Africa to Hip HopThe Dance Theater of Harlem performs a preview of a piece that combines words, music, and dance. For all ages. Registration is required: [email protected] or 212.491.2207.

Wed., May 15 at 2 p.m.Before 5: Loïs Mailou Jones Gallery Talk Tammi Lawson of the Arts and Artifacts Division guides visitors through the exhibition.

Thurs., May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Talks at the Schomburg: Martha Biondi, Vincent Harding, and Bill StricklandBiondi, author of The Black Revolution on Campus, discusses the black student movement in the U.S. with historian Harding and community activist and author Strickland.

The Schomburg Shop offers books, gifts, jewelry, and more. All purchases support the Schomburg Center.

The Shop is open Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m.–6 p.m. For more information, call 212.491.2206.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Photo: Rick Lew.

Shop at the Schomburg

SPECIAL EVENTSWed., May 1–Sat., May 4 at 12 noon–8 p.m.PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature: The Quiet VolumeIn this collaboration between Ant Hampton and Tim Etchells, two audience members sit side by side taking cues from words both written and whispered—via an iPod and headphones—and find themselves burrowing an unlikely path through a pile of books. Available in English and Spanish (May 3–4). Co-presented by Performance Space 122 and PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature. For tickets ($10), go to pen.org/worldvoices.

Thurs., May 2 at 7 p.m.Gospel of FreedomThe Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture joins with Canaan Baptist Church of Christ to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Birmingham Freedom Struggle and civil rights leader Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker. Speakers include Rev. Dr. James Forbes, Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, and scholar Jonathan Rieder. Music by Canaan Mass Choir, directed by Gregory Payne.

Note: This event takes place at Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, 130 W. 116th St.

Sun., May 19 at 3 p.m.Malcolm X MuseumThe Malcolm X Museum celebrates the birthday of Malcolm X/El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz.

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MAY–AUGUST 2013 NYPL.oRgPrograms and Exhibitions

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WPA July 25–December 28, 2013 Exhibition Hall

Between 1935 and 1943, the Works Progress Administration (WPA)—a government-funded program established by President Roosevelt that hired hundreds of artists during the Great Depression as a part of the New Deal—was a fertile and formative period for African American art nationally. This exhibition, which features paintings, drawings, and sculpture by such artists as Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Charles Alston, and Augusta Savage, explores three important aspects of the WPA. First, its projects put more black artists to work than at any previous time in U.S. history and suggested that it might really be possible to make a living as an artist. Second, by harnessing the skills of a generation of artists born early in the 20th century, WPA/FAP (Federal Art Projects) workshops and centers fostered mentoring relationships between older and younger African American artists. Third, the WPA introduced black artists to the art world beyond their immediate communities, thus providing early bridges to the larger art scene. ABoVE: Aaron Douglas’s mural From Slavery through Reconstruction, painted in 1934, is one of his four-mural Aspects of Negro series on permanent display in the Schomburg Center’s Research and Reference Reading Room. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Division of Art and Artifacts.

Tues., May 28 at 6:30 p.m.Ordinary People: Lawrence Graham-BrownJamaican artist Graham-Brown hosts a screening of Rites of Passage/Sacred Spaces 2012, his recent performance-film, then talks to Schomburg librarian Steven G. Fullwood about art, politics, and public performance as a vehicle for change, expression, and liberation.

Fri., May 31 at 8 p.m.Call Me Crazy: Diary of a Mad Social WorkerHelena D. Lewis performs her one-woman show that looks at the highs and lows of working for peanuts while trying to save the world one poem at a time. For tickets ($25), contact showclix.com or 888.718.4253.

Mon., Jun. 3 at 6 p.m.The Literary Society presents The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana MathisThe Literary Society, a book group founded in Harlem in 1982 to discuss books by authors of African descent, talks about Mathis’s debut novel.

Fri., Jun. 21 at 8 p.m.Growing Up DaddyKraal “Kayo” Charles wrote and performs this semiautobiographical play that tells the story of a man caught between embracing and rejecting his newest and greatest role. For tickets ($20), contact showclix.com or 888.718.4253.

Fri., Jul. 19, 2013 at 7 p.m.The QBR Wheatley Book Awards Show at the 2013 Harlem Book Fair The Schomburg Center hosts the QBR Wheatley Book Awards, which recognizes the best African American fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s books. Atiba Wilson & the Befo’ Quotet and Poets of the Dispossessed will perform. For tickets ($20), go to harlembookfair.com.

Sat., Jul. 20 at 11 a.m.–6 p.m.Harlem Book Fair 2013: New Voices, New VisionThe Schomburg Center hosts a number of panels at the book fair, while additional events, including author readings and music, take place on 135th Street between Malcolm X Boulevard and Frederick Douglass Boulevard. For a complete schedule and more information, go to harlembookfair.com.

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Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life of Vibrant Color Through June 29, 2013Exhibition Hall

This retrospective offers an expansive look at the pioneering artist’s 75-year career, which stretched from late post-Impressionism to a contemporary mixture of African, Caribbean, American, and African-American iconography, design, and thematic elements. Jones, who began as a textile designer and faced early racial and gender discrimination, painted portraits, still lifes, and landscapes. An influential educator at Howard University for nearly 50 years, Jones continued to paint into her 90s.

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Street Vendors, Port au Prince, Haiti. 1978. Courtesy of the Loïs Mailou Jones Pierre-Noël Trust.

SERIES

Films at the Schomburg

Wed., May 8 at 6:30 p.m.Broken on All SidesThis documentary examines mass incarceration across the nation and the intersection of race and poverty within criminal justice. Director Matthew Pillischer and other guests will participate in a talkback following the screening.

Thurs., May 23 at 7 p.m.Town of RunnersThis documentary tells the story of runners from Bekoji, an Ethiopian highland town, which has produced some of the world’s greatest distance athletes. Directed by Jerry Rothwell. Presented as part of the 10th Annual Sheba Film Festival. For tickets ($12) and more information, visit binacf.org.

Tues., Jun. 18 at 6:30 p.m.You Are Not AloneTerrie M. Williams, author of Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We’re Not Hurting, presents this film, which explores high rates of depression among black gay men. The film is co-produced by NAACP Image Award winner Stanley Bennett Clay and NYABJ Award winner, journalist, and national gay mental health activist Antoine B. Craigwell.

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First Fridays at the SchomburgFridays at 6 p.m.

Start the first weekend of the month at this informal social gathering; enjoy music, drinks, and extended exhibition hours until 8 p.m.

May 3, Jun. 7, Aug. 2

The film Town of Runners chronicles the lives of promising young athletes from Bekoji, Ethiopia. See May 23.

Loïs Mailou Jones: A Life in Vibrant Color is organized by the Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, N.C., in collaboration with the Loïs Mailou Jones Pierre-Noël Trust, and toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, D.C. The exhibition is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

SUMMER FUN First Fridays at the Schomburg offer visitors a chance to view exhibitions until 8 p.m. and mingle in the Center’s courtyard. Photo: Terrence Jennings.

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Africans in India: From Slaves to generals and Rulers Through July 18, 2013Latimer/Edison Gallery

This panel exhibition presents the little-known story of the extraordinary achievements of East Africans who were part of the elite even as they remained enslaved or were freed. Starting in the 1400s, some became generals, architects, religious leaders, prime ministers, city planners, rulers, founders of dynasties, and rulers’ wives.

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Fri., May 31 at 10:30 a.m. Spring Cinema Series:Precious KnowledgeTeens from a high school in Tucson find themselves on the frontlines of the battle to save ethnic studies programs in Arizona schools.

Also: Jun. 7 and 20 at 10:30 a.m. Program TBA

Fri., Jun. 14 at 10:30 a.m.The Apollo’s Breakin’ Convention Program for SchoolsPerformers from the Apollo Theater’s hip-hop dance theater festival present a special showcase for middle and high school students. Presented in collaboration with the Apollo Theater.

FoR STUDENTS AND EDUCAToRS

Mon–Fri., Jul. 15–19 at 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Schomburg Center invites teachers to spend a week learning about the history and cultures of African Americans and African peoples throughout the Diaspora through lectures, workshops, curator talks, and community walks. Using the Schomburg’s rich primary resource collections, educators for kindergarten through college gain valuable knowledge and learn inquiry-based approaches to teaching across the grades. Fees apply.

For more information, visit schomburgcenter.org/blackhistory360. Registration deadline: Jun. 30, 2013.

The Fourth Annual Schomburg Summer Education Institute: Black History 360

The Schomburg’s Hip-Hop 4.0 Initiative: Using Hip-Hop to Transform Schools and Communities

This series looks at using hip-hop to effect educational and community change. Registration is required: schomburgcenter.eventbrite.com.

Tues., May 14 at 6:30 p.m.Higher Learning: The Cornell Hip Hop CollectionArchivist Katherine Reagan, assistant archivist Ben Ortiz, and photographer Joe Conzo discuss how they created the largest archive on hip-hop culture in the United States.

Wed., May 15 at 6:30 p.m.World Premiere Screening: American BeatboxerThis documentary chronicles the evolution of beatboxing juxtaposed against the final day of competition to crown the first American beatboxing champion. Director Manauvaskar Kublall and producers Richard McKeown and Chesney Snow will participate in a talkback after the screening.

Thurs., Jun. 13 at 6:30 p.m.Panel Discussion: Apollo Breakin’ ConventionJonzi D, artistic director of the Apollo Theater’s Breakin’ Convention festival, talks with hip-hop dance legends about the art form’s evolution from the 1970s to today and its global expansion. Presented in collaboration with the Apollo Theater.

For grades 9–12. Registration is required: [email protected] or 212.491.2207

For more information about educational programs and classes for students and educators, call 212.491.2207 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

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Joe Conzo started photographing the hip-hop scene in the late 1970s. See May 14.

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Sat., Jun. 15 at 2:30 p.m.Latin Jazz Element Sextet Ivo Tirado, Jr., and his band share music that combines rhythms from Latin America, Africa, and the U.S.

Sat., Jun. 29 at 2:30 p.m.A Musical Tribute to Sam Cooke Pop and jazz vocalist Cody Childs sings a program of Cooke hits, plus Marvin Gaye favorites.

Sat., Jul. 20 at 2:30 p.m.Cenerentola The New York Opera Forum performs a concert version of Rossini’s opera.

Sat., Aug. 10 at 2:30 p.m.The Abduction from the SeraglioThe New York Opera Forum performs a concert version of Mozart’s opera.

Sat., May 4 at 12–6 p.m. and Sun., May 5 at 1–5 p.m.Bronx Heroes Comic Con 5This two-day event features work-shops, panels, films, and a chance to meet comic book artists.

Sat., May 4 at 2:30 p.m.Flamenco Latino Concert The Flamenco Latino Company per-forms a program of music and dance.

Sat., May 11 at 2:30 p.m.Bronx Symphony orchestra Members of the ensemble present a chamber music concert.

Sat., Jun. 1 at 2:30 p.m.Jose obando Trio Musician Obando leads a salsa presentation and concert.

Sat., Jun. 8 at 2:30 p.m.Doo Wop Concert The New York Exceptions perform tunes from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s.

Staten Island’s largest library, the St. george Library Center offers a full

range of general library services, plus special-ized resources, which include a unique Staten Island collection with items related to the history of the borough; a Small Business Collection; the Foundation Center Cooperat-ing Collection, featuring grant-seeking information for nonprofit organizations; and materials in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Albanian, Japanese, and Polish. Public programs range from writing workshops to weekly films.

5 Central Avenue, Staten Island718.442.8560 nypl.org/locations/st-george-library-center

Sat., May 4 at 10 a.m.Memoir Writing WorkshopParticipants explore their life experiences and share stories in written form; for adults 55 and older.

Also: May 18, Jun. 1, 15; Jul. 6, 20, and Aug. 3, 17 at 10 a.m.

Wed., May 1 at 10:30 a.m.Computer ClassLearn computer basics in a supportive setting.

Also: May 8, 15, 22, Jun. 5, 12, 19, Jul 10, Aug. 7, 21, and 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Fridays at 2:30 p.m.Film SeriesMay 3, 10, 16, 24, 31, Jun. 7, 14, 21, 28, Jul. 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.Book Discussion GroupMay 11

opened in 2006 as NYPL’s first “green” library, the Bronx Library Center (BLC) is the borough’s largest library. In addition to its

extensive circulating and reference materials, BLC houses the Latino and Puerto Rican Heritage Collection and materials in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Bengali, and Korean. BLC offers computer classes, provides one-on-one career and educational counseling, and hosts a range of performing arts events.

310 East Kingsbridge Road (at Briggs Avenue)718.579.4244 nypl.org/locations/bronx-library-center

SPECIAL EVENTSat., May 18 at 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Bronx Literary Festival This daylong event includes poetry readings, a fiction-writing workshop, music by Edy Martinez Big Band, a book fair featuring local authors and small presses, and more. Read Mark Haddon's The

Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and discuss it with fellow book lovers at the May 11 book group.

Bronx Library Center St. george Library Center

The Bronx Library Center, NYPL’s first “green” building, is open seven days a week.Photo: Denis Finnin.

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great Kills 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670

Huguenot Park 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636

New Dorp 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977

Port Richmond 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158

Richmondtown 200 Clarke Avenue 718-668-0413

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

St. george Library Center 5 Central Avenue 718-442-8560

Stapleton 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427

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

Tottenville 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945

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

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Eastchester 1385 East Gun Hill Road 718-653-3292

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Hunt’s Point 877 Southern Blvd. 718-617-0338

Jerome Park 118 Eames Place 718-549-5200

Kingsbridge 291 West 231st Street 718-548-5656

Melrose 910 Morris Avenue 718-588-0110

Morris Park 985 Morris Park Avenue 718-931-0636

Morrisania 610 East 169th Street 718-589-9268

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Tremont 1866 Washington Avenue 718-299-5177

Van Cortlandt 3874 Sedgwick Avenue 718-543-5150

Van Nest 2147 Barnes Avenue 718-829-5864

Wakefield 4100 Lowerre Place 718-652-4663

West Farms 2085 Honeywell Avenue 718-367-5376

Westchester Square 2521 Glebe Avenue 718-863-0436

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Woodstock 761 East 160th Street 718-665-6255

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



115th Street 203 West 115th Street 212-666-9393


Aguilar 174 East 110th Street 212-534-2930

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

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

Bloomingdale 150 West 100th Street 212-222-8030

Chatham Square 33 East Broadway 212-964-6598

Columbus 742 Tenth Avenue 212-586-5098

Countee Cullen 104 West 136th Street 212-491-2070

Epiphany 228 East 23rd Street 212-679-2645

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george Bruce 518 West 125th Street 212-662-9727

grand Central 135 East 46th Street 212-621-0670

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

Hamilton grange 503 West 145th Street 212-926-2147

Harlem 9 West 124th Street 212-348-5620

Hudson Park 66 Leroy Street 212-243-6876

Inwood 4790 Broadway 212-942-2445

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

Kips Bay 446 Third Avenue 212-683-2520

Macomb’s Bridge 2650 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard

212-281-4900

Mid-Manhattan Library 455 Fifth Avenue (at 40th Street) 212-340-0863

Morningside Heights 2900 Broadway 212-864-2530

Muhlenberg 209 West 23rd Street 212-924-1585

Mulberry Street 10 Jersey Street 212-966-3424

New Amsterdam 9 Murray Street 212-732-8186

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

ottendorfer 135 Second Avenue 212-674-0947

Riverside 127 Amsterdam Avenue 212-870-1810

Roosevelt Island 524 Main Street 212-308-6243

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

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

Seward Park 192 East Broadway 212-477-6770

St. Agnes 444 Amsterdam Avenue 212-877-4380

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street 212-621-0208

Terence Cardinal Cooke–Cathedral 560 Lexington Avenue

212-752-3824

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

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

Webster 1465 York Avenue 212-288-5049

Yorkville 222 East 79th Street 212-744-5824

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Jerome Park Library, BronxPhoto: Jori Klein.

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