Upcoming Events

Filters
Program Type
Library Branch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Christmas Tree: A Holiday Tradition

7:00pm–8:00pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Zoom - Main Library 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lecture explores the history behind one of the New York City's most beautiful and beloved Christmas traditions: The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Neapolitan Baroque Angel Tree and Nativity Scene.

Festive Holiday Gatherings class with Mocktails (age 18 & up Only)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a spirited (but alcohol-free!) class where we sip our way through the most delightful holiday mocktails.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

Jane Austen's Legacy at 250 Years

7:00pm–8:30pm
Zoom
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Two hundred and fifty years after her birth, Jane Austen is a crossover artist: She is revered by scholars, who consider her a giant of English literature, and adored by fans, who treasure her novels and the many movies, TV series, and fanfictions

Lake Hiawatha Firetruck Visit for All Ages

10:30am–12:00pm
Lake Hiawatha
Children, Family
Library Branch: Lake Hiawatha
Room: Lake Hiawatha Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Children, Education, Outside Group, Presentation, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for this special visit from the District 4 firefighters, learn all about fire safety, and get a special look at their equipment and firetruck!

No registration required!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

If Books Could Kill

7:00pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Books can be quite deadly. Throughout history the materials that have been used to make books have varied  from arsenic to lead. This lecture will provide histories, stories, and imagery on the poisonous aspects of book production. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs and/or video may be taken at this event. By taking part in this event you grant the library full rights to use the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in the library’s printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed during this event, please inform a library staff member.

250th year of America: The Road to Revolution w/Joel Farkas

7:00pm–8:00pm
Zoom
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Road to Revolution (1492-1776) We will cover a great deal of interesting and historical information such as:

250th year of America: The Revolutionary War (1775-1783)w/Joel Farkas

7:00pm–8:00pm
Zoom
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the 2nd installment of this series: The Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

250th year of America: After the Revolutionary War w/Joel Farkas

7:00pm–8:00pm
Zoom
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the last installment in this series: After the Revolution: