the new york public library now! winter/spring 2016

Free Classes, Programs & Exhibitions · Bronx/Manhattan/Staten Island · Winter/Spring 2016 · NYPL.ORG

Free English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages p. 24

EARLY LITERACYStory Times & Workshops p. 16

DON’T MISS!

Staff Picks: What’s Hot Now & What to Read Next p. 4

Now!The New York Public Library

AUTHOR TALKSZadie Smith & More p. 6

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The New York Public Library Now! is published three times a year by the Department of Commu-nications & Marketing. © The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations, 2016

From the President

The New York Public Library is committed to making 2016 a great year for our patrons by expanding our essential services and programs to give users the tools they need.

Thanks to increased public funding for libraries, we’re hiring more than 100 new staff members, including children’s and teen librarians and security staff. We also added to our circulating collections and expanded hours at several locations, including new Sunday service at four more branches.

For our youngest patrons, we’ve grown our early literacy initiative and now offer family literacy workshops and free NYPL literacy kits at 20 locations (p. 16). For adults, we’ve increased our free English and technology-training classes (p. 22–24).

We are also strengthening our research centers. This includes hiring new research staff, increasing hours, improving services for scholars, and investing in our facilities.

As always, the Library is proud to serve you. Thank you for making us a part of your 2016.

Tony MarxPresident, The New York Public Library

Connect with NYPL for top book recommendations, events, and exhibitions: nypl.org/enews

Note: Visit nypl.org or call ahead for the latest information, as programs and hours are subject to change or cancellation.

WELCOME TO The New York Public Library!

SUPPORT THE LIBRARY! NYPL.ORG/JOIN

Thanks to increased public funding, NYPL recently hired 45 new children’s librarians to lead our expanded story times and early literacy programs.

Note: Visit nypl.org or call ahead for the latest information, as programs and hours are subject to change or cancellation.

CONTENTS

4 Staff Picks5 What’s on This Season

UPCOMING EVENTS6 Author Talks, Lectures & Classes10 Performing Arts & Music12 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture14 Exhibitions: Winter/Spring Highlights

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES16 Kids & Teens20 Job Search, Financial Planning & Small Business 22 Computers & Tech Training24 English & Adult Literacy Classes25 Midlife & Beyond

GET STARTED!26 Using the Library26 Directory of Locations28 NYPL Kids Zone!

WELCOME TO The New York Public Library!

Winter/Spring 2016

SUPPORT THE LIBRARY! NYPL.ORG/JOIN

Staff Picks

What’s Hot Now & What to Read Next

DON’T MISS! Discover NYPL podcasts featuring librarian recommendations and more: nypl.org/podcast

Check out some of this season’s most popular reads! If you liked these titles, try these read-alikes selected by our expert librarians. For more staff picks and book lists, visit nypl.org/recommends, or follow @NYPLRecommends on Twitter and get personalized recommendations with #TheLibrarianIsIn Fridays at 10 AM.

Annihilation Jeff VanderMeer

The Strain Guillermo Del Toro & Chuck Hogan

Lock In John Scalzi

Dead WakeErik Larson

In a Far Country John Taliaferro

The Perfect Storm Sebastian Junger

Girl in a Band Kim Gordon

Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl Carrie Brownstein

Clothes, Clothes, Clothes; Music, Music, Music; Boys, Boys, Boys Viv Albertine

IF YOU LIKED THIS... TRY THESE!

Stranger Things Happen Kelly Link

Trigger Warning Neil Gaiman

The Time Traveler’s Almanac edited by Ann & Jeff VanderMeer

The Martian Andy WeirAn astronaut finds himself stranded on Mars when his team evacuates and presumes him dead.

In the Heart of the SeaNathaniel PhilbrickAfter their ship is sunk by a whale, the crewmen must survive at sea.

M Train Patti SmithSmith shares her creative journey through cafés and haunts she has worked in around the world.

A Knight of the Seven KingdomsGeorge R. R. MartinThese three novellas take place before the events of the popular A Game of Thrones.


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What’s on This Season

Discover a visual history of Shakespeare’s plays at the Library for the Performing Arts. P. 15

Experience dance, rhythm, and music at the Women’s Jazz Festival at the Schomburg Center. P. 13

Get creative with hands-on after- school workshops for kids. P. 17

Hear author Jhumpa Lahiri discuss her work at LIVE from the NYPL. P. 7

Develop a blog or podcast in NYPL’s Innovation Labs for kids and teens. P. 18

Learn how to manage your money at NYPL’s Financial Planning Day. P. 21

Learn computer skills with the Library’s free TechConnect classes. P. 22

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Art, Design & LiteratureExplore the work of artist Vik Muniz, (Mar. 30), learn about art and mindfulness (Apr. 5), discover Persian poetry (Apr. 27), and more. JAN 20, 27, FEB 3, 10, 24, MAR 9, 23, 30,

APR 5, 12, 27 | 6 PM

Old Books, Rare BooksDo you have an old book? Do you wonder how much it’s worth? Join us as we explore the world of antiquarian books.WED, FEB 10, MAR 9, APR 13 | 3 PM

Discuss Great Books in a Great SpaceJoin monthly librarian-led discussions of classic literature on Thursdays.Register online: nypl.org/events

The Age of Innocence by Edith WhartonJAN 21 | 2 PM

Appointment in Samarra by John O’HaraFEB 18 | 2 PM

Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman CapoteMAR 17 | 2 PM

Notes from the Underground by Fyodor DostoyevskyAPR 21 | 2 PM

Children’s Literary SalonCelebrate children’s literature with visits from graphic designer and author Michael Arndt (Feb. 6) and the founders of the CBC Diversity Committee, a group dedicated to providing diverse literature for young readers (Mar. 5).

SAT, FEB 6 | 1:30 PM

SAT, MAR 5 | 2 PM

STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDINGFifth Avenue and 42nd Street

One of New York City’s most iconic landmarks, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is known for its beautiful architecture and world-renowned research collections. The “People’s Palace” also offers an array of resources for visitors of all ages, from author talks and classes to free exhibitions (p. 14) and a Children’s Center.

Free docent-led building tours are available Monday–Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (or 2 p.m. on Sundays). In addition, visitors can take a free audio tour and watch our Visitors Film. The Library’s shop features a variety of items for book lovers and writers of all ages.

NOTE: The Rose Main Reading Room and Bill Blass Public Catalog Room are temporarily closed. General Research Division services are now on the second floor. Visit nypl.org/readingroomupdate for more details.

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SPOTLIGHT ON

Author Talks, Lectures, & More

Literary Happenings, Discussions & MoreFor the full calendar, visit: nypl.org/schwarzman/events

Author Talks, Lectures & Classes


The Library Shop

The Cullman Center is made possible by a generous endowment from Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman in honor of Brooke Russell Astor, with major support provided by Mrs. John L. Weinberg, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Estate of Charles J. Liebman, John and Constance Birkelund, The Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation, and additional gifts from The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Helen and Roger Alcaly, The Mrs. Giles Whiting Foundation, The Rona Jaffe Foundation, William W. Karatz, Mary Ellen von der Heyden, Merilee and Roy Bostock, The Arts and Letters Foundation, Lybess Sweezy and Ken Miller, and Cullman Center Fellows.

Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingFifth Avenue & 42nd Street

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Become a Friend of the Library and save 10% on all purchases.

Find books & more for word lovers and writers of all ages.

CONVERSATIONS FROM THE CULLMAN CENTERFormer fellows of the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers discuss their work with other writers. For more information and reservations: nypl.org/conversations

Darryl Pinckney & Zadie SmithBlack Deutschland: A Novel

TUES, FEB 9 | 7 PMCeleste Auditorium at South CourtCo-presented with The New York Review of Books

Álvaro Enrigue & Rivka GalchenSudden Death: A Novel

THURS, FEB 25 | 7 PMBerger Forum

John Wray & Alejandro ZambraThe Lost Time Accidents: A Novel

TUES, MAR 8 | 7 PMBerger Forum

James Shapiro & John LithgowThe Year of Lear: Shakespeare in 1606

MON, MAY 2 | 7 PMCeleste Auditorium at South Court

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PL From the Collections: Lectures & WorkshopsFor more, visit: nypl.org/schwarzman/events

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Jhumpa Lahiri MARCH 3

Maya LinAPRIL 6

Rosanne Cash APRIL 19

Bruce DavidsonMAY 4

Siddhartha MukherjeeMAY 17

All events begin at 7 PM.

Learn how to research the history of your building and the people who owned and lived in it. See Feb. 16 and Apr. 16.

Siddhartha MukherjeeRosanne Cash

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, with additional support from the Ford Foundation.

Tickets: $25–40

Become a FRIEND OF THELIBRARY to receive discounts! nypl.org/LIVEjoin

To get tickets and learn more ways to save: nypl.org/live888-71-TICKETS


Citizen Cartography @ NYPL WorkshopsIntroduction to the Map WarperTUES, JAN 5, 19, FEB 2 | 5:30 PM

TUES, FEB 16, MAR 1, 15, APR 5, 19 | 11:30 AM

Warping MapsTUES, JAN 12, FEB 9 | 5:30 PM

TUES, FEB 23, MAR 8, 22, APR 12, 26 | 11:30 AM

Genealogy & Local History These classes offer research strategies to help you explore your family’s history.

Getting StartedTHURS, JAN 14, FEB 18, APR 14 | 12 NOON

WED, MAR 23 | 3:30 PM

African-American GenealogyWED, FEB 24 | 3 PM

Genealogy Research with Newspapers and PeriodicalsWED, APR 20 | 3:30 PM

Irish GenealogyTHURS, FEB 25 | 12 NOON

Italian Genealogy ResourcesWED, MAR 2 | 3:30 PM

Researching the History of Your New York City HomeTUES, FEB 16 | 2 PM

WED, APR 6 | 3 PM

Researching Naturalization RecordsWED, JAN 13, MAR 16 | 2 PM

Researching Ship Passenger ListsWED, JAN 20 | 3 PM

WED, MAR 30 | 2 PM

Researching Vital Records and the CensusTHURS, JAN 21, MAR 31 | 12 NOON

Writing Your Family HistoryTHURS, APR 28 | 12 NOON

Hear top writers discuss their work at this free lunchtime author series!

WEDNESDAYS AT 12 NOONLouis Sullivan | MAR 30

Sarah Ruhl | APR 13

Geoff Dyer | MAY 11

Leanne Shapton | MAY 25

Don’t miss these highlights! Or check online for more events this spring.

All Books at Noon events are followed by author signings outside the Library Shop.

NYPL.ORG/BOOKSATNOON

Upcoming Events

ENGAGE WITH THE BRIGHTEST

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

SPRING SEASON

STAY TUNED! Visit us online for this season’s full schedule: nypl.org/live

Download NYPL podcasts featuring LIVE guests and more: nypl.org/podcast


New York CityLockdown on Rikers: Shocking Stories of Abuse and Injustice at New York’s Notorious JailMary E. Buser chronicles five years working at Rikers and shines a light into the deepest recesses of the criminal justice system.

THURS, JAN 7 | 6:30 PM

City on a Grid: How New York Became New YorkHear the story behind the grid: What prompted it and how has it shaped our city?

MON, JAN 25 | 6:30 PM

Exploring Grammercy Park and Union SquareThis illustrated lecture showcases the stories of two of Manhattan’s most popular neighborhoods.

WED, FEB 17 | 6:30 PM

Briefly Seen: New York Street LifeHarvey Stein shares his black and white photographs of Manhattan, 1974–2014.

WED, MAR 9 | 6:30 PM

Regina Anderson Andrews, Harlem Renaissance LibrarianCelebrate the life of the first African American to head her own branch at the New York Public Library.

TUES, MAR 22 | 6:30 PM

History & Current AffairsInvented by Law: Alexander Graham Bell and the Patent That Changed AmericaChristopher Beauchamp shares the unprecedented legal battles that followed the invention of the telephone.

MON, JAN 11 | 6:30 PM

Seven Women: And the Secret of Their GreatnessEric Metaxas tells the captivating stories of seven women, from Joan of Arc to Rosa Parks, who changed the course of history.

WED, JAN 13 | 6:30 PM

Henry George and the Crisis of Inequality: Progress and Poverty in the Gilded AgeLearn about the great reformer whose activism in the 1880s inspired a vibrant working-class movement.


Gangster Warlords: Drug Dollars, Killing Fields, and the New Politics of Latin AmericaMexico City-based journalist Ioan Grillo shares the story of Latin America’s cartels.

WED, JAN 20 | 6:30 PM

Sharon Tate: A LifeEd Sanders examines Tate’s life—spanning her celebrated career in fashion and film, marriage to Roman Polanski, and violent murder at the hands of the Manson cult.

TUES, JAN 26 | 6:30 PM

The Rise of the Right to Know: Politics and the Culture of Transparency, 1945–1975News media historian Michael Schudson explores the relative infancy of the “right to know,” from FOIA to product labels.

WED, JAN 27 | 6:30 PM

Author @ the Library: Book Talks This winter, authors explore New York City street life, history’s great women, and more. View the full calendar at: nypl.org/mml/events

MID-MANHATTAN LIBRARY455 Fifth Avenue (at 40th Street)

Mid-Manhattan Library houses NYPL’s largest circulating collections, including a vast choice of new books, movies, and music, a collection of older and classic fiction, and selections of large-print books and graphic novels. The nonfiction collections cover everything from art and literature to history and psychology to cookbooks, travel, and more.

The extensive World Languages Collection offers books, DVDs, and periodicals in more than 50 languages. The library is also home to the Picture Collection, which contains more than 1 million circulating and reference images.

Open every day for more hours than any other NYPL location (88 hours a week, with extended 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. hours Monday through Thursday), the library also presents art exhibitions, films, and public programs with writers and artists. On the fourth floor, a Mac computer lab has 20 iMac computers and offers numerous classes for beginning and advanced students (see p. 23).

nypl.org/mml

THERE’S MORE!

For exhibitions at the Schwarzman Building and at Mid-Manhattan Library, see p. 14.

Hear the history of the Manhattan grid on Jan. 25.

Author Talks, Lectures & ClassesSPOTLIGHT ON

Connect with other book lovers to dis-cuss works new and old across all of your favorite genres. For a full listing of city-wide book groups, visit: nypl.org/bookgroups

Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt Countee Cullen Library, Manhattan

WED, JAN 20 | 6 PM

Everything I Never Told You by Celeste NgKips Bay Library, Manhattan

SAT, JAN 30 | 10:30 AM

My Struggle: Book One by Karl Ove KnausgaardInwood Library, Manhattan

WED, FEB 10 | 7 PM

Así Es Como La Pierdes by Junot DíazBronx Library Center, Bronx

MON, FEB 29 | 6 PM

Some Luck by Jane SmileyKingsbridge Library, Bronx

WED, MAR 16 | 6 PM

A God in Ruins by Kate AtkinsonSt. Agnes Library, Manhattan

MON, MAR 28 | 4:30 PM

The Complete Short Stories of Ernest HemingwayNew Dorp, Staten Island

FRI, APR 8 | 2:30 PM

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul GawandeSt. Agnes Library, Manhattan

MON, APR 25 | 4:30 PM

Book Groups

Kate Gavino showcases her literary illustrations on Jan. 21.

Mid-Manhattan Library Upcoming Events

Weekly Book & Film Events

Friday Nights for Book LoversLoved the last book you finished? Come share your review!

FRI, JAN 8, FEB 12, MAR 11, APR 8 | 6 PM

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

In the lead-up to this year’s Academy Awards, Mid-Manhattan will be screening a past Oscar-winning film each Saturday in January. Other highlights of the season include The Thin Man series with actor William Powell and the works of director Billy Wilder.

A Guest at the Shooters’ Banquet: My Grandfather’s SS Past, My Jewish Family, a Search for the TruthPoet and reporter Rita Gabis shares the complicated truth about her grandfather’s role in a 1941 Lithuanian massacre.

MON, MAR 7 | 6:30 PM

Lifestyle & Art Spinster: Making a Life of One’s OwnThe Atlantic contributor Kate Bolick gives her revelatory and slyly erudite take on the pleasures and possibilities of staying single.


Voracious: A Hungry Reader Cooks Her Way Through Great BooksFormer pastry chef Cara Nicoletti explores the intersection of literature and food and shares recipes inspired by beloved books.


Last Night’s Reading: Illustrated Encounters with Extraordinary AuthorsIllustrator Kate Gavino shares drawings that capture poignant moments from book readings of celebrated writers.



Additional ProgramsTrivia NightShowcase your knowledge of books, films, history, and more.

MON, FEB 1, 8, 22, 29, MAR 7 | 7 PM

Screening: First Degree View the new documentary about a college behind bars, followed by a panel discussion with the film’s director and subjects.

TUES, FEB 2 | 6:30 PM

One-Act Plays Enjoy two works by playwright Sean O’Casey.

WED, MAR 2 | 6:30 PM

MoviesSATURDAYS | 2 PM

SUNDAYS | 2 PM

Story Time for Grown-Ups MON, JAN 11, 25, FEB 8, 22,

MAR 7, 21, APR 11, 25 | 7 PM

WED, JAN 6, 20, FEB 3, 17, MAR 2, 16, APR 6, 20 | 1 PM


Concerts & MoreThis season’s offerings include Broadway revivals, otherworldly classical music, and avant-garde spoken word. For more, visit: nypl.org/lpa/events

ConcertsFie! Fie! Fi-Fi! Forgotten Songs of F. Scott Fitzgerald*Discover Fitzgerald’s forgotten musical, written in his college years, with a revue directed by Emmy winner Glen Roven.

MON, JAN 4 | 6 PM

Chamber Music and Spoken WordMusicians combine violin, piano, and spoken word in surprising new ways.

SAT, JAN 9 | 2:30 PM

New York Opera ForumThe group performs Strauss’s Die Fledermaus.

SAT, JAN 16 | 1:30 PM

Myths and LegendsExperience fanciful and imaginative music new and old, worldly and otherworldly.

SAT, JAN 30 | 2:30 PM

Beethoven Encounters: Archduke TrioThe New York Classical Players perform the final concert in the Beethoven series.


TheaterShe Loves Me, Still: A Roundabout 50th Anniversary Celebration*This evening of stories features panel of Roundabout actors and creative leaders. Past manuscripts, production notes, and a sneak peek at designs for the upcoming revival will also be on display.

MON, JAN 11 | 6 PM

LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center40 Lincoln Center Plaza

The Library for the Performing Arts (LPA) features one of the world’s most extensive combinations of circulating, reference, and rare archival collections in the fields of music, dance, theater, and film. It is known particu-larly for its large collections of historic record-ings, videotapes, autographed manuscripts, correspondence, sheet music, stage designs, posters, and photographs. The library also presents exhibitions and public programs.

TICKET POLICYUnless otherwise noted, tickets for programs in the Bruno Walter Auditorium are distributed at the Amsterdam Avenue entrance an hour before each event. Limit one ticket per person; no advance reservations or reserved seats.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts gratefully acknowledges the leadership support of Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman.

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.

nypl.org/lpa

Performing Arts & MusicSPOTLIGHT ON

David Gordon shares his unconventional archives on Jan. 21 and 28.

THERE’S MORE!

For exhibitions at the Library for the Performing Arts, see p. 15.

Spotlight on ShakespeareDon’t miss these programs in conjunction with the new exhibition, Shakespeare’s Star Turn in America (see p. 15).

Shakespeare, Love & SpringHear songs of women in love, doomed love, and universal love, featuring pianist Zélia Chueke and vocalist Sophia Chueke.

THURS, FEB 11 | 6 PM

Shakespeare for the Public: Jealousy*Contemporary artists offer new work alongside Shakespearean classics, all exploring the theme of jealousy.


Songbook: Broadway’s FutureBroadway vocalists perform the latest music.

MON, JAN 25, FEB 29, MAR 28, APR 25 | 6 PM

Discussions & MoreLife Upon the Wicked Stage: New Books in the Performing ArtsGrand Opera: The Story of the MetHear how the celebrated opera house rose to prominence on the global cultural scene.

THURS, JAN 14 | 6 PM

David Gordon: Live Archiveography* Choreographer David Gordon redefines the act of archiving, interlacing live storytelling with projected collage, images, and videos.

THURS, JAN 21, 28 | 6 PM

Alastair Macaulay on Balanchine’s Serenade*The New York Times dance critic examines a beloved ballet alongside rare filmed performances from the NYPL archives.

THURS, MAR 24 | 6 PM

* Online reservations recommended: nypl.org/lpa

MATUTO INCORPORATES ACCORDION, GUITAR, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS INTO ITS FUSION OF MUSICAL GENRES ON MAY 16.

TheaterBroadway LadiesBronx vocalist Glendalys Sosa performs songs written for female Broadway characters, with piano and saxophone accompaniment, and commentary and context from Joe Sherman.

SAT, JAN 16 | 2:30 PM

Songs of the Harlem River: Forgotten One-Acts from the Harlem Renaissance by Xoregos Performing CompanyOne-acts written between 1920 and 1930 take audiences back in time, complete with authentic costumes and props, dance accompaniment, and music of the jazz era from Jean Moreau Gottschalk, Ray Henderson, and Shelton Brooks.


Concerts & MoreCelia Cruz High School Orchestra in Concert Students perform masterworks for string orchestra by Elgar, contemporary North American composers, and more.

SAT, MAR 5 | 2:30 PM

Women in Comics ComiconNow in its second year, this family-friendly event celebrates the women of the comics industry and features panel discussions, art-based workshops, and comic writing classes.

SAT, MAR 12 | 11 AM–6 PM

Celia Cruz High School Latin/Jazz Band Talented young musicians perform live.

WED, APR 6, 13 | 6:30 PM

Performances at the Bronx Library CenterEnjoy jazz, one-act plays, and Broadway hits. For more, visit: nypl.org/blc/events Music is in the air. Stop in for instrument

lessons, performances, and more at branches across the city. Discover even more events throughout the season: nypl.org/music

Music @ NYPLAn Intimate Performance with Sheri Miller: From the Beatles to Patsy ClineMosholu Library, Bronx

SAT, MAR 5 | 2 PM

Cady FinlaysonWoodlawn Heights Library, Bronx

TUES, MAR 15 | 5 PM

Prince of Motown: The Music of Marvin GayeGeorge Bruce Library, Manhattan

SAT, APR 23 | 2 PM

Lessons & More

Avant Garde Open MicSt. George Library Center, Staten Island

SAT, MAR 5 | 1:30 PM

Tremont Library, Bronx

FRI, APR 15 | 4 PM

Guitar for BeginnersTremont Library, Bronx

THURS, MAR 10 | 4 PM

Westchester Square Library, Bronx

SAT, MAR 19 | 3 PM

Ukulele MeleeJerome Park Library, Bronx

MON, MAR 14 | 6 PM

More Music @ NYPL

Xoregos Performing Company presents historic Harlem one-acts on Feb. 6.

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Cady Finlayson gives Irish fiddle a global twist.

Latino Americans: Documentary & DiscussionScholar Natalie Havlin leads the screening and follow-up discussion of

“Episode 5: Prejudice and Pride” from the award-winning series chronicling Latinos in the United States from the 16th century through today.

SAT, JAN 23 | 2:30 PM

IN THE SCREENING ROOM


Latino Americans: 500 Years of History has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.

Library for the Performing Arts & More Locations Upcoming Events


Between the Lines Sherie Randolph & Gloria Steinem Colgate University professor Sherie Randolph discusses her new book chronicling the life of Florynce “Flo” Kennedy, a influential figure in black feminism, with activist Gloria Steinem.


Eddie Glaude & Imani PerryAuthor Eddie Glaude discusses his new book Democracy in Black and the value gap between white lives and others that distorts American politics, with professor Imani Perry.

WED, FEB 3 | 6:30 PM

Films at the SchomburgAfripediaDiscover this docu-series and visual guide to the art, film, photography, fashion, design, and music of Africa, presented through an annual collaboration with the African Film Festival, Inc. Discussion to follow.

THURS, FEB 18 | 6:30 PM

Jackie RobinsonThis film tells the story of Robinson’s athletic achievements and his battle for first-class citizenship for all African Americans. Discus-sion to follow with director Ken Burns and journalist William C. Rhoden.

TUES, APR 5 | 6:30 PM

Before 5Harlem on My PlateThis documentary short film explores how food has remained at the center of the cul-tural, social, and economic growth of Harlem.

WED, JAN 27 | 2 PM

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the BandDiscover how Mary Lou Williams forged her own path as an unparalleled jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. A conversation with the filmmaker Carol Bash will follow the screening.

WED, MAR 23 | 2 PM

Visually SpeakingTimeless Art of KamoingeImmerse yourself in the visual stream created over the past 50 years by this African-American collective of acclaimed photographers.

TUES, FEB 9 | 6:30 PM

Deborah Willis: On Framing Beauty in African American Visual CultureScholar, teacher, and artist Deborah Willis joins several special guests as they pay tribute to her work and impact in black photography and visual archival studies.

MON, APR 18 | 6:30 PM

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

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

SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE515 Malcolm X Boulevard (at 135th Street)

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture houses one of the country’s premier research collections of materials document-ing black life and the history and culture of peoples of African descent. A focal point of Harlem’s cultural life, the Center also serves as a venue for lectures, concerts, films, educational programs, and much more.

PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR ALL PUBLIC PROGRAMS: schomburgcenter.eventbrite.com

Schomburg Center programs and exhibitions are supported in part by the City of New York; the State of New York; the New York City Council Black, Latino and Asian Caucus; the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus; the Rockefeller Foundation Endowment for the Performing Arts; and the Annie E. and Sarah L. Delany Charitable Trusts.

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THERE’S MORE!

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

SPOTLIGHT ON

Discover the arts, music, and fashion of Africa in Afripedia on Feb. 18.


SPECIAL EVENT!

Sacred Revolution Explore the soul music and cross-genres of Mahalia Jackson, Mavis Staples, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

MON, MAR 7 | 7 PM

The Beat In-Between: A Dance & Music Collaboration Discover dance and music from across the globe in performances by the Camille Brown Dance Company, Meklit Hadero, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, and more.

MON, MAR 14 | 7 PM

Alicia Hall Moran & Mal Devisa Alicia Hall Moran presents her project,

“Black Wall Street,” with an opening performance by Mal Devisa.

MON, MAR 21 | 7 PM

Bernice Reagon Johnson’s Compositions Experience the transformative power of black music and cultural history with Bernice Reagon Johnson’s compositions.

MON, MAR 28 | 7 PM

Women’s Jazz Festival The Schomburg’s 23rd annual celebration includes performances by Mahalia Jackson, Bernice Reagon Johnson, and the Camille Brown Dance Company.

Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events

Black Comic Book FestivalSAT, JAN 16 | 10 AM–7 PM

The Schomburg Center’s 4th Annual Black Comic Book Festival celebrates the rich tradition of black comics in a full-day event featuring panel discussions, film screenings, hands-on workshops and exhibit tables with premiere black comic artists from across the country. Check out the mind-blowing Afrofuturist art and design exhibition Unveiling Visions: The Alchemy of the Black Imagination curated by John Jennings and Reynaldo Anderson.

For all ages!Register: schomburgcenter.eventbrite.com#blackcomicbookfestnyc

The Schomburg Center’s Black Comic Book Festival is presented by Deirdre Hollman (Schomburg Education & The Junior Scholars Program) in collaboration with Jerry Craft (Mama’s Boyz) and John Jennings (SUNY Buffalo/Black Kirby).

there’s more! For a full list of Schomburg programs for students and teachers, call 212-491-2272 or visit: schomburgcenter.org/education

Support the SchomburgThe Schomburg Society is made up of committed men and women who are passionate about preserving the Schomburg’s vital mission. Membership includes exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs.

For more information, call 212-491-2252 or visit: schomburgcenter.org/support

Women in Islam Story Lab

This collaborative project uses narrative tools and the arts for self-exploration and community engagement among Muslim women. It aims to build participants’ capacity to lead creative, culturally resonant projects through strategies that harness and reclaim Islam’s empowerment of women.

SAT, JAN 9, 23, FEB 6 | 4 PM

Hear Bernice Reagon Johnson on Mar. 28.

Tickets $30. To order, visit: schomburgcenter.eventbrite.com

Members of the Schomburg Societyreceive a $5 discount on all tickets.Schomburg Center’s Women’s Jazz Festival is curated by Toshi Reagon.

Black Kirby’s Kid Code: Channel Zero

More Music at the SchomburgHarlem Opera Theater: 150th Anniversary of the Life of Harry T. Burleigh (1866–1949)Celebrate the life and works of baritone and composer Harry T. Burleigh as classical vocalists bring Burleigh’s art songs and spirituals to life.

FRI, FEB 12 | 7:30 PM

AFROPUNKAFROPUNK comes to Harlem for an evening of performances and conversations. Join the movement with a night of music and performances by emerging talent.

FRI, FEB 19 | 7 PM

Schomburg Education


100 Years of the Picture Collection: From Abacus to ZoologyTHROUGH MAY 15 Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III Gallery

Since 1915, the Library’s Picture Collection has been an essential and unparalleled resource for artists, designers, students, and scholars. Come celebrate the centennial of this extensive collection, boasting nearly 1.5 million images.

STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING

Exhibitions: Winter/Spring Highlights

Scrolling ConfluenceJAN 26–MAY 26

The Corner Room, First Floor

Featuring works from Carla Lobmier and Michael Gatonska, this exhibition presents large-scale watercolors with accompanying soundscapes, with influences ranging from ancient India and Egypt through the technology-driven present.

ALSO ON VIEWAmelia Coulter: Love LetterTHROUGH FEB 29Art in the Windows Exhibition Series

Coulter’s site-specific installation, Love Letter, is a formal exploration of letterforms, tonality, and pattern, and is informed by textural shapes and shadows.

MID-MANHATTAN LIBRARY

ALSO ON VIEW

Printing Women: Three Centuries of Female Printmakers, 1570–1900THROUGH JUNE 25Print and Stokes Galleries

Physically and technically challenging, printmaking has often been considered men’s labor. This collection, which has not been shown since 1901, proves otherwise, featuring prints by well-established artists like Angelica Kauffman.

PLUS! Learn more in the Schwarzman Building’s free audio tour!

Support for The New York Public Library’s Exhibitions Program has been provided by Celeste Bartos, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos Exhibitions Fund, and Jonathan Altman. Printing Women has been made possible by the continuing generosity of Miriam and Ira D. Wallach.

LEFT Carla Lobmier’s work goes on display Jan. 26 as part of Scrolling Confluence.


Shakespeare’s Star Turn in AmericaFEB 18–MAY 27Vincent Astor Gallery

Experience a visual history of Shakespeare’s plays in North America from Colonial times to the present. This multimedia exhibition covers a spectrum of works—including those less seen today—with programs, engravings, photographs, original costume designs, letters, and prompt scripts used by Edwin Booth, Orson Welles, and Katharine Hepburn.

FOR MORE, VISIT NYPL.ORG/EXHIBITIONS

The 75th Anniversary of the American Negro TheatreEXTENDED!

The Schomburg Center celebrates the 75th anniversary of our renowned American Negro Theatre (ANT). Known to locals as “the Harlem Library Little Theatre,” the ANT was founded in 1940 as a community space for thespians to work in productions that illustrated the diversity of black life. This exhibition is taken entirely from the Schomburg’s collections and high-lights the ANT’s stage productions from 1940 to 1949 with photographs, posters, playbills, and news clippings.

Please Note: Due to renovations, there will be no new exhibitions through August.

SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE

LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS DOROTHY AND LEWIS B. CULLMAN CENTER | SHELBY CULLOM DAVIS MUSEUM

ALSO ON VIEW Magical Designs for Mozart’s Magic FluteMAR 31–AUG 27Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery

Examine diverse artifacts selected from decades of international productions of Mozart’s beloved opera, The Magic Flute, which has delighted audiences since 1791.Magical Designs for Mozart’s Magic Flute is organized by the Kent State University Museum in partnership with the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. The Kent State University Museum is supported through a sustainability grant from the Ohio Arts Council. The Kent State University Museum gratefully acknowledges generous support from Moshe Amitay.

LEFT Promotional flyer for Margaret Mather’s 1885 Romeo & Juliet tour

ABOVE Abram Hill directing a rehearsal of an American Negro Theatre production, 1944; Photographer unknown, Theater Stills Collection; Photographs & Prints, Schomburg Center for the Research in Black Culture

Kids & Teens

Babies, Toddlers & Preschool

Staff Picks: Young Children Discover these titles from NYPL’s annual list of 100 notable new children’s books. For more, visit: nypl.org/childrens2015

Water Is Waterby Miranda Paul, illus. by Jason Chin

8: An Animal Alphabetby Elisha Cooper

Out of the Woodsby Rebecca Bond

Mama’s Nightingaleby Edwidge Danticat, illus. by Leslie Staub

The Wolf-Birdsby Willow Dawson

Drum Dream Girlby Margarita Engle,illus. by Rafael López

Baby Story Time (birth–18 months)Reading readiness begins at birth. Our programs for the youngest children feature great books, fun songs, silly wiggles, and a chance to meet other babies in the neighborhood.

Toddler Story Time (18 months–3 years)Once children begin to walk, they belong in toddler story time, where they will sing and move, begin to recognize letters, and share books while developing pre-reading skills.

Preschool Story Time(3–5 years)Reading introduces your preschooler to new words and reinforces learning. These story times feature stories, songs, rhymes, and movement to build the literacy skills your child will need to be prepared for school.

Family Literacy WorkshopsNow at 20 branches, these workshops give parents and caregivers tips on reading with children. Plus, pick up our early literacy kit for ages 0–3 or check out our new Pre-K Corners at select branches for books to help your child get ready for school.


Support for the Early Childhood Literacy program was generously provided in part through City’s First Readers, an initiative made possible with funding from the New York City Council, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Antonio Reynoso, and Council Member Stephen Levin.

Early Literacy at the LibraryFor parents and caregivers, the Library is an essential partner to help children develop early literacy skills. Visit your local branch to find an array of resources to support your child—from books and story times to family literacy workshops and more. For locations and information, visit: nypl.org/ABC

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Kids in Grades K –6The Library offers a variety of programs for kids of all ages, from science workshops to book discussions and film screenings. For details, ask at your local branch or visit: nypl.org/kids

South African Storytelling and Mask MakingSoundview Library, BronxWED, FEB 10 | 3:30 PM

African Dancing and FolktalesRiverside Library, ManhattanTHURS, FEB 11 | 4 PM

Dance of the African DiasporaWashington Heights Library, ManhattanWED, FEB 17 | 3 PM

Gates of EqualityBronx Library Center, BronxSAT, FEB 20 | 2 PM

Staff Picks: K–6Check out these titles from our just-released list of 100 notable children’s books from 2015. For more, visit: nypl.org/childrens2015

Educational Resources

Hamster Princess: Harriet the Invincibleby Ursula VernonHarriet Hamsterbone enjoys adventuring, monster slaying,and cliff diving.

Piper Green and the Fairy Treeby Ellen PotterPiper lives on an island. But what happens when she won’t take off her earmuffs?

The Tale of Rescueby Michael RosenA sudden snowstorm turns an evening walk into a life or death situation.

Detective Gordon: The First Caseby Ulf NilssonDetective Gordon solves crimes and still has time for cake.

Buckle Squash: The Perilous Princess Plotby Sarah CourtauldEliza and her goat go on an adventure to save her sister Lavender.

Lola Levine Is Not Mean!by Monica BrownCan Lola survive second grade with her friends, family, and diario?

FEATURED EVENT

90-Second Newbery Film FestivalHow do you tell a story in less than two minutes? Watch these award-winning videos by young filmmakers celebrating Newbery Award-winning books to find out!

Budding BookmakersHamilton Grange Library, ManhattanTUES, JAN 5, 19 | 4 PM

Gross BiologySt. George Library Center, Staten IslandWED, FEB 3, 17 | 4 PM

Art Around the WorldFrancis Martin Library, BronxTHURS, FEB 11, 25 | 3:30 PM

Bug Out!Mulberry Street Library, ManhattanMON, MAR 7, 21 | 4 PM

Hands-On WorkshopsLearn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math, presented by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. Ask your librarian or visit us online for more programs at select locations.

Black History MonthDiscover different African dances, make storytelling masks, plus more to celebrate the history and arts of black culture. Discover more times and programs online.

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

MANHATTAN

SAT, MAR 5 | 3 PMKidsLIVE programs are sponsored by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.


After- School Programs For Kids & TeensThese essential educational resources are now offered at nearly 20 libraries. Groups meet at least twice a week after school. Sessions begin in February and run through June. For more details and information about how to register, call the phone numbers listed below or visit: nypl.org/ost

Innovation LabsGRADES 6– 8* GRADES 10– 12Working in teams, students learn to create blogs, podcasts, and videos. Plus, high school students will earn school credit for completing the program.

BRONXBronx Library Center 347 -891- 2163

*West Farms Library 347-697-9900*Westchester Square Library 347- 697- 9969

MANHATTANColumbus Library 347 -934-7168

*George Bruce Library 347 -891 -1697 Mid-Manhattan Library 212-340-0863

Literacy LeadersGRADES 1–2 GRADES 11–12 High school students receive training to be literacy coaches and work with younger kids to help them improve their reading compre-hension and phonics skills. Enrollment now open for first and second graders.

BRONX

Mosholu Library 347 -277 -4413

MANHATTAN

115th Street Library 347 -697-9911Hamilton Fish Park Library 347- 326-2312Washington Heights Library 347- 697- 9967

Enrichment ZonesGRADES 1–8This customized homework-help program helps students sharpen math and reading skills through one-on-one tutoring and specialized computer software.

BRONXBaychester Library 347 -697 -9909Francis Martin Library 347-933-3420 High Bridge Library 347 -933 -1320Hunts Point Library 347 -277- 9865Jerome Park Library 347 -277 -4839 Mott Haven Library 347 -952- 8016

MANHATTANInwood Library 347-821-8388 Seward Park Library 917 -821 -4878

STATEN ISLANDPort Richmond Library 347- 697- 9937West New Brighton Library 347- 277 -4591

Kids & Teens

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

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

Additional major support is provided by the Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett Endowment for Children’s and Young Adult Programs and Services.

Additional support is provided by Beth and Christopher Kojima; The Jason and Susanna Berger Fund; the Estate of Charles J. Mauro; the Estate of William C. Morris; Carnegie Corporation of New York; Good Samaritan, Inc.; The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund; Solon E. Summerfield Foundation, Inc.; Con Edison; Epstein Teicher Philanthropies; Mr. and Mrs. John Klingenstein; U.S. Bank Foundation; Time Warner Cable; The Edith Glick Shoolman Children’s Foundation; and an anonymous donor.


NYPL Kids Zone!

Turn to the back page to find activities and reading recommendations for kids.

See below for answers.Don’t peek!

Answers to word scramble:

EMDAR = DREAM; MRDU = DRUM; NSU = SUN; RBDI = BIRD; NDECA = DANCE

Hidden answer in the circles:

MUSIC




Staff Picks: TeensLook for these top releases from our new book list for teens! For more, visit: nypl.org/teens2015

The Stars Never Riseby Rachel VincentNina should be worrying about her immortal soul, but she’s too busy trying to actually survive.

Willful Machinesby Tim FloreenLee must protect himself from a dangerous computer program while keeping his crush a secret.

Everything, Everythingby Nicola YoonMaddy is literally allergic to the outside world. What happens when a boy moves in next door?

Black Dove White Ravenby Elizabeth WeinEmilia and Teo’s lives change when the plane their stunt pilot mothers were flying crashes.


Audacityby Melanie CrowderBased on a true story, Clara Lemlich emigrated from Russia to New York and fought for equal rights for women.

All the Bright Placesby Jennifer NivenWhen Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it’s unclear who saves whom.

Teen ProgramsExpress your creativity and show off your skills with classes in electronics, poetry, photography, and more. For more, visit: nypl.org/teens

Hands-On Science Workshops There’s always something new to build at NYPL. This season, design your own instant photo book, sculpt a light-up animal, or try to craft the tallest tower out of spaghetti!

Circuits on PaperBronx Library Center, BronxTHURS, MAR 3 | 4 PM

Tasty TowersTottenville Library, Staten Island WED, APR 20 | 2:30 PM

For more science classes, visit us online.

Map Your World with Community Word at the Seneca House ShelterExplore mapmaking as a tool for designing your own world. Get inspired by fantasy-filled and real-life examples, then weave together drawing, collage, painting, and digital imaging to create your own map.

Hunts Point Library, BronxWED, JAN 13 | 3 PM

Mutt-i-greesMeet a shelter animal from the North Shore Animal League and create an adoption poster to help each pet find his lifelong home.

George Bruce Library, ManhattanFRI, APR 1 | 3 PM

Bronx Library Center, BronxTHURS, APR 7 | 4 PM

Check online for other locations.

Spoken Word 101Get involved in National Poetry Month. A professional poet will show you how to find your voice and tap into your emotions and experiences in a safe space.

Belmont Library, BronxWED, APR 13 | 4 PM

2016 Teen Author FestivalJoin top young adult writers for four days of fun, reading, and discussion.

MANHATTANMulberry Street Library MON, MAR 14 | 6 PM

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building WED, MAR 16 | 6 PM

FRI, MAR 18 | 2–6 PM

SAT, MAR 19 | 1–5 PM

For more information: nypl.org/teenliveTeenLIVE programs are sponsored by the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences.


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

Job Search, Financial Planning & Small Business


SCIENCE, INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS LIBRARY 188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street)

NYPL’s Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL) is a circulating and research library that features extensive business and finance resources, job search help, and small business support. It houses business, trade, and popular science periodicals, plus premium online business and finance databases.

Visit SIBL’s Job Search Central and Financial Literacy Central for free one-on-one career and financial coaching and counseling. SIBL’s services for start-ups and established small businesses include mentoring by business executives and the New York StartUP! Business Plan Competition.

The New York Public Library’s Money Matters series is made possible by the generous support of

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SPOTLIGHT ON

FREE ONLINE CLASSES AT HOME WITH YOUR LIBRARY CARD Learn new skills and make yourself more marketable with more than 2,000 free online video courses—now available for free any time, anywhere to all NYPL library cardholders. For more, visit: nypl.org/lynda

SMALL BUSINESSFacebook for Business: 12 Secrets to Market Your Business Better!

TUES, JAN 19 | 6 PM

De-Mystifying Twitter for Small Business: Tweeting Towards Sales

TUES, FEB 16 | 6 PM

5 Secrets to a Steady Flow of New Clients with the Limited Time and Money You Have


Your Business’s Marketing Mix: Choosing the Right Creative and the Right Media for Your Target and Your Budget

TUES, MAR 1 | 6 PM

From Pins to Profits: Using Pinterest for Your BusinessCharlie Conard discusses strategies for turn-ing Pinterest into a profit center.

TUES, MAR 15 | 6 PM

LinkedIn for Business* John Crant offers a streamlined plan to man-age your business’s social media on LinkedIn and beyond.

PART 1: THURS, APR 7 | 6 PM

PART 2: TUES, APR 12 | 6 PM

JOB SEARCHBuilding Your Professional Network with LinkedIn & Using It in Your Job Search* John Crant demonstrates the benefits of LinkedIn and shows how to work it into your job search.

WED, JAN 20 | 6 PM

Your Resume vs. Your LinkedIn ProfileDiscover the key differences between these two important job search tools.

WED, FEB 10 | 6 PM

Communicate Well to Jumpstart Your Career THURS, MAR 3 | 6 PM

How to Use Job Listings to Your Advantage: What Job Ads Can (and Cannot) Do for You

TUES, MAR 15 | 12 NOON

Turn Interviews into OffersRobert Hellmann shares tested strategies for acing your next interview.

THURS, APR 14 | 6 PM

*Self-Recruiter® events. Check out other programs from the popular series: Jan. 7, 13, Feb. 3, 6, 16, Mar. 16, 23, Apr. 2, 6


Job Search, Financial Planning & Small Business



Money Matters in Your NeighborhoodNYPL offers job search and financial planning programs at branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

JOB SEARCH & SMALL BUSINESSHow to Start a BusinessWestchester Square Library, BronxPresented by the U.S. Small Business Administration

SAT, JAN 9 | 2 PM

Building Your Professional Network with LinkedInHuguenot Park Library, Staten Island

MON, JAN 25 | 11 AM

Interview with ConfidenceSeward Park Library, Manhattan

WED, FEB 3 | 6:15 PM

Getting Free Media Coverage for Business OwnersYorkville Library, Manhattan

SAT, MAR 12 | 11 AM

PERSONAL FINANCETeaching Children About MoneySouth Beach Library, Staten Island


College Financial Aid WorkshopMorrisania Library, Bronx

THURS, JAN 28 | 2 PM

Investment ChoicesGrand Central Library, Manhattan

MON, MAR 7 | 1 PM

Setting Financial GoalsWakefield Library, Bronx

TUES, MAR 8 | 2 PM

Financial Fitness Tips for 2016Mariners Harbor Library, Staten Island

WED, MAR 9 | 5 PM

Presented by NYPL’s Career, Education and Information Services. Open to all. Veterans welcome. Business attire.

Each event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, contact Career Coach Robyn Saunders at 718-579-4260 or [email protected].

MANHATTANGeorge Bruce LibraryFRI, JAN 8

Washington Heights Library FRI, JAN 19

125th Street Library TUES, JAN 26

BRONXAllerton LibraryTHURS, JAN 14

Francis Martin LibraryWED, JAN 22

Bronx Library CenterWED, JAN 27

Grand Concourse LibraryTHURS, JAN 28

Morrisania LibraryFRI, JAN 29

FINANCIAL PLANNING DAY @ SIBL!FRI, APRIL 29 | 10 AM–5 PM

Hear from experts, get one-on-one coaching, and learn how to make the most of the Library’s financial resources.

CLASSESChoose from 12 classes on financial issues and other life topics.

COUNSELINGAttend a personalized session to discuss credit crisis, Medicare, selecting a financial professional, and more.

LIBRARY RESOURCE DEMOSLearn how to find and compare investment options.

FINANCIAL FAIRBrush up on key information, provided by government and nonprofit organizations.

Sponsored in conjunction with the Financial Planning Association of New York

For more Money Matters programs, visit: nypl.org/moneymatters

Mini College & Career Fairs

FINANCIAL PLANNING Child and Spousal Support in Divorce

TUES, JAN 12 | 6 PM

Constructing a Diversified Portfolio for Beginners*

SAT, JAN 23 | 12 NOON

Tax Tips for Your 2015 Return*

TUES, FEB 9 | 6 PM

The Home Buying Process and the Advantages of Home Ownership

TUES, MAR 22 | 6 PM

Credit Scores & Identity Theft: What Can Hurt You?*

SAT, APRIL 9 | 12 NOON

It’s Never Too Late to Start Investing*

TUES, APRIL 19 | 6 PM

*Presented by the Financial Planning Association of New York

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TechConnectConnect with your future at the Library—for free. TechConnect offers more than 80 technology classes at most libraries throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. It also offers special-ized computer labs at 12 locations, plus an array of online resources, from tutorials to class materials. For more, visit: nypl.org/computers

Computers & Tech Training

ONLINE RESOURCES

Want to measure your progress? Use TechConnect’s online assessments to test your knowledge on hardware, software, and other skills you learn in class.

Plus, gain access to video tutorials and class handouts in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, and Russian.


TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

From learning the basics of how to use a computer to mastering essential business software, there is a class for all students from beginner to advanced. Many classes are also taught in Spanish and Chinese. To see a full list and find a class near you, visit: nypl.org/computers

COMPUTER BASICSAll About ComputersComputer BasicsLearn to Type & Use a MousePC vs. MacWindows 8 Basics

Internet, Email & MoreEmail for BeginnersAdvanced Internet SearchingDigital Media BasicsGetting More Out of Google

Social MediaFacebook BasicsGoogle+LinkedIn for Job SeekersSocial Media for Your Small Biz

Digital DevicesApps on TabletsE-Reader Basics: Differences & SettingsiPad BasicsWearable Tech: SmartWatches & More

SOFTWARE & MOREMicrosoft Office 2010MS Word 2010 for BeginnersAdvanced MS Word 2010MS Excel 2010 for BeginnersMS PowerPoint 2010 for Beginners

Get Creative3D Modeling for the 3D PrinterCreate Your Own WebsiteiMovie: Green Screening & Effects Photoediting for Beginners

Mac ClassesMac Computers for BeginnersPages for MacsPhotoshop for BeginnersStop Motion Animation

PLUS! For classes by audience, ask a librarian or visit us online. • Job Seekers• Ages 50+• People with Disabilities*

*available at the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library

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WHICH CLASSES ARE RIGHT FOR ME?

Not sure which classes to take? Take our online What’s Your Tech Profile? quiz to find out what kind of tech user you are and which classes meet your needs.

Basic User

Business User

Creative User

Curious User

Job Seeker

Lifestyle User

Tech Fanatic

Plus, pick up a class checklist from your local library to track classes!



COMPUTER LABS

Our computer labs offer hands-on training and one-on-one help with TechConnect experts. During designated hours with extended computer sessions, students can ask questions, practice new skills, create an email account, polish a resume, and more.

Visit our 12 specialized locations to receive help, practice independently, or gain access to more online learning:

BRONXBronx Library CenterParkchester LibraryTremont Library

STATEN ISLAND

Richmondtown LibrarySt. George Library Center

MANHATTAN

58th Street Library67th Street LibraryColumbus LibraryCountee Cullen LibraryMid-Manhattan LibraryScience, Industry and Business LibraryWashington Heights Library

PUBLIC COMPUTERS & RESERVATIONSNYPL has thousands of computers across its 92 locations, including new desktops and laptops, plus many more recently upgraded computers. Computer sessions generally last 45 minutes. Free Wi-Fi is also available at all locations. Reservations for desktop computers are not required, but can be made up to a day in advance: pcreserve.nypl.org

NEW! SERIES-BASED COURSESGain an in-depth undersatnding of coding and more with these ongoing courses.Online registration required—classes fill up quickly, so claim your spot today! To register or to learn more about our series-based courses, visit: nypl.org/computers

Major Support for the Library’s adult literacy, English language programs, and technology training is provided by the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development; Arthur W. Koenig; The Pasculano Foundation; NYC Connected Communities, a program of the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications; The Lois M. Collier Endowment Fund; The JPB Foundation; the Joseph and Sylvia Slifka Foundation, Inc.; and the Federal Workforce Investment Act, Title II funding administered through the New York State Education Department.

Additional support provided by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development; Arlene and Arnold Goldstein Foundation; New York City Center for Economic Opportunity; Altman Foundation; Funding from the Mayor’s Young Men Initiative administered through the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development; the Kagan Fund; New York State Coordinated Outreach Services Program; The Bailey Endowment for English Language Learning Programs; Airbnb; New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services grant program; The Staten Island Foundation; Murray G. and Beatrice H. Sherman Charitable Trust; and anonymous donors.

NYPL TechConnect is funded in part by:

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Office Readiness Improve your tech skills to help advance your career.

Project <Code>Learn coding languages used to build websites.

Coder GamesTeens compete with each other while learning video game creation.


BRONX Bronx Library Center310 East Kingsbridge Road

MON, JAN 11 | 11 AM, 3 PM, OR 6 PM

STATEN ISLANDSt. George Library Center5 Central Avenue

TUES, JAN 19 | 1 PM OR 6 PM

MANHATTANHarlem Library9 West 124th Street

SAT, JAN 9 | 11 AM OR 3 PM

WED, JAN 13 | 1 PM OR 6 PM

Tompkins Square Library331 East 10th Street

MON, JAN 11 | 12:30 PM OR 6 PM

WINTER 2016 INFORMATION SESSIONS

English & Adult Literacy Classes

MORE LOCATIONSEnglish classes are now available at West Farms Library in the Bronx and Bloomingdale Library and Hamilton Fish Park Library in Manhattan.

DROP-IN ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUPS Intermediate ESOL students can practice speaking English with informal groups that meet weekly at multiple locations. Registration not required. Visit: nypl.org/englishconversation

English ClassesNYPL offers free classes in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) at over 35 locations. Winter 2016 classes begin the week of January 25. Spring classes begin in April. For a full list of class locations, visit: nypl.org/english

To begin, students must attend an information session (see below) and schedule an assessment.



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

New students who want to sign up for classes must first attend an information session (see Information Sessions, below).

For more, call 917-ASK-NYPL or visit: nypl.org/english

AMERICANSNEW

CORNER

CITIZENSHIP RESOURCESNYPL now provides collections of materials useful to immigrants and aspiring U.S. citizens at all neighborhood libraries.

Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Week all April long at NYPL! Learn more: nypl.org/heritageweek


Opportunities for the 50+ CommunityNYPL offers an array of activities ideal for older adults, including fitness and finance classes. For more, ask your local librarian or visit: nypl.org/50plus

Midlife & Beyond

ANDREW HEISKELLBRAILLE AND TALKING BOOK LIBRARYThe only library of its kind in the city, this branch features free talking books and machines for qualified patrons, braille books and magazines, and accessible programs and technology training for all ages.

40 West 20th Street Manhattan212-206-5400

BOOKS BY MAILHomebound patrons can get books and other materials delivered to their homes. For details, visit: nypl.org/booksbymail

BOOKSHAREGet instant access to over 370,000 accessible e-books and e-audiobooks, now FREE for eligible Library users!

For more information or to apply, visit: nypl.org/printdisabilities




LECTURES, CLASSES & PERFORMANCESBallroom Dancing Then and Now Pelham Parkway–Van Nest Library, Bronx FRI, FEB 5 | 1 PM

Why Being over 50 Does Not Spell the End of Your Career Science, Industry and Business Library, ManhattanWED, MAR 2 | 6 PM

Fitness for Seniors Belmont Library, BronxSAT, MAR 5 | 2 PM

Motown Sound: The Music of Motown St. George Library Center, Staten Island SAT, APR 2 | 1:30 PM

Silver Yoga in a ChairWoodlawn Heights Library, Bronx TUES, APR 5 | 5 PM

TELL YOUR STORY The NYC Community Oral History Project is seeking volunteer interviewers and storytellers for several projects.

Visible Lives: Oral Histories of the Disability Experience (through March)Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, Manhattan

NEW!

SoHo Stories(through May)Mulberry Street Library, Manhattan

NEW!

Hillside Histories(February through October)Dongan Hills Library, Staten Island

NEW!

Remembering Riverdale(February through October)Riverdale Library, Bronx

For more, visit: oralhistory.nypl.org


Free library cards are available to anyone who lives, works, attends school, or pays property taxes in New York State. Get an application at any location or begin the process online: nypl.org/librarycard

Cards provide access to the Library’s collections, computers and printers, downloadable and digital materials (see right), and more.

Researchers can use NYPL’s research collections at our four research centers. For guidelines and t0 inquire about making an appointment with a research specialist, call 917-ASK-NYPL or visit: nypl.org/researchcollections

NYPL offers hundreds of thousands of free e-books. To download e-books and other materials, visit: nypl.org/ebooks

The Library’s Digital Collections—some 800,000 items, including photographs, manuscripts, maps, sheet music, video, and more—are available online: digitalcollections.nypl.org

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

Children’s Center at 42nd Street Fifth Avenue &

42nd Street 212-621-0208

Columbus 742 Tenth Avenue 212-586-5098

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

Epiphany 228 East 23rd Street 212-679-2645

Fort Washington 535 West 179th Street 212-927-3533

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

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 917-275-6975


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

For hours and directions, visit: nypl.org/locationsDirectory of LocationsMANHATTAN

Using the Library

Library Cards

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

E-Books & Digital Collections

ResearchMaterials

Ask NYPL

Ask NYPL, the Library’s virtual reference service, answers questions by phone, text, chat, and email. Call 917-ASK-NYPL or text 66746. To ask a question via chat or email, visit: nypl.org/asknypl

The Library is proud to serve as an enrollment site for idNYC, the city’s new, free municipal ID card. Patrons can apply for the government photo ID at two NYPL locations: Bronx Library Center and Mid-Manhattan Library.

The idNYC card can also double as a library card and offers benefits such as discounts on entertainment and more.

Due to high demand, applicants must schedule an appointment online or by calling 311.

For more, visit: nypl.org/idnyc

*NYPL Research Center


Allerton 2740 Barnes Avenue 718-881-4240

Baychester 2049 Asch Loop North 718-379-6700

Belmont 610 East 186th Street 718-933-6410

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

Castle Hill 947 Castle Hill Avenue 718-824-3838

City Island 320 City Island Avenue 718-885-1703

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

Eastchester 1385 East Gun Hill Road 718-653-3292

Edenwald 1255 East 233rd Street 718-798-3355

Francis Martin 2150 University Avenue 718-295-5287

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

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

Hunts Point 877 Southern Boulevard 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

Mosholu 285 East 205th Street 718-882-8239

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

Parkchester 1985 Westchester Avenue 718-829-7830

Pelham Bay 3060 Middletown Road 718-792-6744

Pelham Parkway–Van Nest 2147 Barnes Avenue

718-829-5864

Riverdale 5540 Mosholu Avenue 718-549-1212

Sedgwick 1701 University Avenue 718-731-2074

Soundview 660 Soundview Avenue 718-589-0880

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

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

Tremont 1866 Washington Avenue 718-299-5177

Van Cortlandt 3874 Sedgwick Avenue 718-543-5150

Wakefield 4100 Lowerre Place 718-652-4663

West Farms 2085 Honeywell Avenue 718-367-5376

Westchester Square 2521 Glebe Avenue 718-863-0436

Woodlawn Heights 4355 Katonah Avenue 718-519-9627

Woodstock 761 East 160th Street 718-665-6255

Dongan Hills 1617 Richmond Road 718-351-1444

Great Kills 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670

Huguenot Park 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636

Mariners Harbor 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690

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

West New Brighton 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416

STATEN ISLANDBRONX

Please note: All locations will be closed Jan. 1 and 18, Feb. 15, and Mar. 27.HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

The New York Public Library

Building for YouFor more than a century, NYPL’s branches have made neighborhoods stronger. In the past 10 years, we have invested more than $250 million in capital improvements systemwide with even more currently underway.

Located at the 50th Street subway entrance at Lexington Avenue, the Cathedral Library reopened in October 2015 after a year-long renovation. The Library replaced the branch’s flooring, installed a new ceiling and light fixtures, and repainted the 2,130-square-foot space. Patrons celebrated the branch’s bright new interior and brand new books with free coffee, cookies, and library cards for all.


RECENTLY COMPLETED

Roosevelt IslandNYPL is building a new, larger library to replace this branch, which is expected to open in early 2017. The 5,200-square-foot building will more than double the size of the current location, providing space for more classes and public programming.

CURRENT MAJOR PROJECTS

Schomburg Center Following a major renovation completed in 2007, the Schomburg Center is now undergoing an additional $15 million improvement project featuring a two-story addition and renovations to the second floor reading room, rare book storage, and the facade, including exterior LCD screens.

Milstein Research Stacks To improve services for researchers and safeguard our world-renowned collections, the Library is building out the second, lower level of the two-level storage facility beneath Bryant Park, originally built in the late 1980s. Expected to be completed this spring, the Milstein Research Stacks will provide scholars with access to as many or more books onsite as ever from our collections.

53rd StreetConstruction is wrapping up on this three-story library, which will be one of NYPL’s largest branches. The new location boasts an award-winning design and will offer a rich variety of public reading and meeting spaces, a chil-dren’s area, state-of-the-art computer labs, an audio-video collection, and more. The library will open in mid-2016.

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

NYPL Kids Zone! NYPL.ORG/KIDS

Plus, see pages 16–19 for more programs for kids at the Library!

Dream big at the Library! A good book allows you to let your imagination run wild. Get your mind working with these activities, then check out great new books for kids from our just-released list of 100 notable children’s books of 2015.

What do you dream of doing? Draw or write about it in this dream cloud!

Discover new worlds and spark your imagina-tion with our annual list of notable children’s books, created by our expert librarians.

What makes you feel the beat and move your feet? Write the letters from the circles to find the answer:

Word ScrambleUnscramble these words to answer the question below!

EMDAR ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

MRDU ___ ___ ___ ___

NSU ___ ___ ___

RBDI ___ ___ ___ ___

NDECA ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Hoot Owl, Master of Disguiseby Sean Taylor

Drum Dream Girl by Margarita Engle

Dreams, Adventures, and More

Ask a librarian for a copy of our book list or visit: nypl.org/childrens2015

For answers, see p. 18.

ABOUT THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

ABOUT THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Founded in 1895, The New York Public Library is the nation’s largest public library

system, featuring 88 neighborhood branches throughout the Bronx, Manhattan,

and Staten Island and four scholarly research centers. Serving 18 million patrons

a year, and millions more online, the Library offers free materials, classes,

and programs for users of all ages.FOLLOW US

nypl.org

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THERE’S MORE ONLINE! Check out the enhanced web version of this list or download

a printable PDF: childrens100.nypl.org/2015

Children’s Books100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2015

the new york public library now! winter/spring 2016

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