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Honor Juneteenth at the Library—plus, hear from Luis Alberto Urrea, remember Cormac McCarthy, celebrate 50 years of hip-hop with block parties and performances, and more. [View in browser]( [Forward]( [Donate]( [NYPL Connect] Get SimplyE, the Library's free e-reader app! [SimplyE on iOS]( [SimplyE on Android]( --------------------------------------------------------------- In the Spotlight [Register Now! 5th Annual Schomburg Center Literary Festival]( Artwork: Generational Wealth by Ernest A. Ford. Register Now! 5th Annual Schomburg Center Literary Festival Sat, Jun 17 | 11:30 AM–6 PM | Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Join the fifth annual Schomburg Center Literary Festival on Juneteenth weekend for a daylong celebration of authors of African descent and books across genres that amplify Black history and culture. Guests this year include Sarah Ladipo Manyika, Magogodi oaMphela Makhene, Henry Threadgill, Cynthia Manick, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, and Dr. Nicole R. Fleetwood—curator of the exhibition Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration, now on at the Schomburg Center. Plus, join the teams from Harlem Writers Guild and The Moth for writing workshops and stop by the popular Woke Baby! Festival with your little ones for children's author readings, live music, and more. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Honor Juneteenth with Books, Events & More]( Honor Juneteenth with Books, Events & More The New York Public Library observes Juneteenth on June 19. Explore programs and reading recommendations—from this year's Literary Festival held by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture to collection guides from our expert librarians—as we commemorate the historic day in 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, heralding the end of slavery in the United States. Please note all NYPL locations will be closed on June 19. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Get Involved [Tomorrow! Day of Action for Libraries: #NoCutsToLibraries]( Tomorrow! Day of Action for Libraries: #NoCutsToLibraries Thurs, Jun 15 | 10 AM | Online As City leaders finalize NYC's budget, libraries are facing a potential $36.2 million budget cut. That's why we're asking you to join us online tomorrow, Thursday, June 15, for a digital day of action to speak out against these proposed cuts and tell City leaders #NoCutsToLibraries. Learn how you can make your voice heard and stand with NYC's public libraries. [TAKE ACTION ᐳ]( [Help NYC Libraries Reach 100,000 Letters of Support!]( Help NYC Libraries Reach 100,000 Letters of Support! Support your local branch as NYC public libraries stand against the proposed $36.2 million budget cut! We are hoping to get 100,000 signed letters of support to send a message to City leaders about the importance of libraries to our communities. Will you stand with us? Sign your name to instantly deliver your letter of support. [SIGN A LETTER ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Author Talks [Today! Pre-Lit Fest Event: Henry Threadgill with Yusef Komunyakaa]( Today! Pre-Lit Fest Event: Henry Threadgill with Yusef Komunyakaa Wed, Jun 14 | 6:30 PM | Schomburg Center Ahead of the Schomburg Center Literary Festival, join us to celebrate the publication of Easily Slip into Another World: A Life in Music, the autobiography of composer and multi-instrumentalist Henry Threadgill, co-written with the Schomburg Center's Brent Hayes Edwards. The evening will feature a reading and conversation with Threadgill and the poet Yusef Komunyakaa. The two Black Vietnam veterans, who have both been awarded the Pulitzer Prize, will reflect upon their experiences in the war and its impact on their long careers as artists. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [The Beat, the Scene, the Sound with DJ Disciple & Henry Kronk]( The Beat, the Scene, the Sound with DJ Disciple & Henry Kronk Fri, Jun 23 | 5:30 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) Join celebrated house music producer DJ Disciple and journalist Henry Kronk for a discussion about The Beat, the Scene, the Sound, their new book chronicling the emergence, decline, and rebirth of the New York house music scene as experienced by DJ Disciple. A live DJ set will be played before the discussion. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [LIVE from NYPL | Luis Alberto Urrea: Good Night, Irene]( LIVE from NYPL | Luis Alberto Urrea: Good Night, Irene Tues, Jun 27 | 6:30 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building & Online Award-winning author Luis Alberto Urrea speaks about Good Night, Irene, his new novel that tells an overlooked story of women's heroism in World War II, inspired by the experiences of his own mother. [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- More from the Library [Discover Events & Resources for Pride Month]( Discover Events & Resources for Pride Month Join the Library to celebrate Pride throughout June with free special events including book clubs and discussions, crafts, and more. Plus, learn how you can be among the first to get tickets for our free rooftop happy hour featuring the Lesbian Herstory Archives—registration opens soon! Discover everything the Library has to offer this Pride Month, including our landmark collections of materials about LGBTQ+ history and activism. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [Now Open! Border Crossings: Exile and American Modern Dance 1900–1955]( Katherine Dunham, c. 1936. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Now Open! Border Crossings: Exile and American Modern Dance 1900–1955 Through Mar 16, 2024 | Library for the Performing Arts The Library for the Performing Arts celebrates the fundamental contributions of artists of color and artists from immigrant or Indigenous communities to the history of modern dance in a new large-scale exhibition. Through an examination of war, exile, inequality, and injustice, the exhibition constructs a new narrative of 20th-century modern dance performance with a fuller, more inclusive history focusing on the exiled and marginalized artists who catalyzed modern dance. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Where to Start with Cormac McCarthy Cormac McCarthy, the Pulitzer Prize–winning American author who penned modern classics including The Road and Blood Meridian, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, at the age of 89. His works explore darker elements of human nature, set against the backdrops of the American West and South, and many were adapted into film. If you're interested in exploring the late writer's contributions to American letters and culture, get started with these recommendations. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Explore Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration Through Dec 4, 2023 | Schomburg Center Delve into the impact of the U.S. prison system on contemporary visual art with Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration, on now at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Curated by 2007 Schomburg Scholar in Residence fellow Dr. Nicole R. Fleetwood, the exhibition spans three galleries and highlights artists who are or have been incarcerated and artists whose practices interrogate the carceral state. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [Studio40 Showcase: Discover Emerging Artists & Hear from the Experts]( Studio40 Showcase: Discover Emerging Artists & Hear from the Experts Thurs, Jun 15 | 6–8 PM | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) Join the Library to enjoy new work and work-in-progress by up-and-coming artists in the community, including live performances, music, video, podcast excerpts, and more. The showcase will begin with a panel discussion featuring advice for emerging artists in New York City from Bronx-based hip-hop artist Mickey Factz, Sirius XM's Gray Rizzy and Ron Mills, and journalist Keanna Faircloth. All work was created by NYPL patrons using the facilities and support of Studio40, a free recording studio and creative space at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL). [ATTEND ᐳ]( 50 Years of Hip-Hop: Block Parties & Performances Sat, Jun 17 | 11 AM–4 PM | Mott Haven Library Sat, Jun 17 | 1–3:30 PM | Stapleton Library Join parties and performances at Mott Haven Library and Stapleton Library on June 17 as the Library continues to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Plus, check out workshops, discussions, and more events that celebrate the genre's influence on music, fashion, art, film, and more. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [Reminder: Register to Vote by June 17]( Reminder: Register to Vote by June 17 The deadline to register to vote in the New York State primary election is coming up this Saturday, June 17! This year's primary includes candidates for City Council, District Attorney, and more. You must be registered with a political party to vote in a primary election. Check out all the important dates to keep in mind and get the facts you need to stay informed. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- For Kids & Teens [Join Mahogany L. Browne for Special Programs for Kids!]( Bill Farrington/Schomburg Center (2022) Join Mahogany L. Browne for Special Programs for Kids! Sat, Jun 17 | 11:30 AM | Schomburg Center Come to the Schomburg Center for readings by children’s authors, live music, bookmark-making, and more at the Woke Baby! Festival, curated and hosted by author Mahogany L. Browne as part of the 2023 Schomburg Center Literary Festival. [ATTEND ᐳ]( [Get Ready for Our Summer Challenge!]( Get Ready for Our Summer Challenge! This summer, track your reading and activities to become a Summer Star at the Library! Head to your nearest branch to pick up your very own activity and reading tracker, book log pages, and book review sheets—or download and print them at home! Downloadable trackers and resources are available in English, español (Spanish), 中文 (Chinese), বাংলা (Bengali), and Русский (Russian). [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( Hiveclass Now Available with Your Library Card Get active this summer using Hiveclass, accessible for free using your NYPL library card! Check out videos online to help you grow your skills in a range of sports and activities. [LEARN MORE ᐳ]( [Calling All Teens: Join Us for Anti-Prom!]( Calling All Teens: Join Us for Anti-Prom! Fri, Jun 23 | 6:30–9 PM | Stephen A. Schwarzman Building The countdown to summer is on! Hang out, dance, and relax at NYPL's Anti-Prom in Manhattan, the annual party that welcomes and celebrates young people of all orientations and gender identities and expressions. Join us on Friday, June 23, for dancing, fashion, snacks, and a special fashion show at this year's royalty-themed event. Register for free now! [ATTEND ᐳ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Shop the Library, Support the Library [Discover the Schomburg Shop]( Discover the Schomburg Shop Visit the Schomburg Shop to find clothing, jewelry, and more by Black artists, plus titles from authors featured at the 2023 Schomburg Center Literary Festival. All proceeds support the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. [SHOP ᐳ]( [Support the Schomburg Center]( Support the Schomburg Center This Juneteenth, support the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, one of the world's leading cultural institutions devoted to the preservation of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences. Your donation ensures that everyone can freely access the Schomburg Center's collections, programs, and exhibitions, which illuminate and illustrate the richness of Black history and culture worldwide. 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[Puma logo] [deutsche-bank logo] LIVE from NYPL is made possible by the continuing generosity of Celeste Bartos, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos and Adam Bartos, the Margaret and Herman Sokol Public Education Endowment Fund, and the support of Library patrons and friends. Public Programming at SNFL is made possible by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). 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. Border Crossings is made possible through the generosity of Jody and John Arnhold｜Arnhold Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, and The Jerome Robbins Foundation. 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. Major support for Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration is provided by the Mellon Foundation and the Art for Justice Fund, a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Additional funding is provided by NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture/NYPL. These programs and initiatives are part of the Library’s overall commitment to our branch patrons and education programs, led by the Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education. Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2023 city-wide sponsor for Summer Reading and Learning Programs. [New York Life Foundation logo] Additional support is provided by The Rona Jaffe Foundation; New York Yankees Foundation; anonymous donors; and the continuing major support of the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Family Endowment for Young Audiences. [Rona Jaffe Foundation, New York Yankees Foundation, and Summer Reading logos] 50 Years of Hip-Hop was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. [IMLS] NYPL TechConnect is made possible thanks to the generous support of Arthur W. Koenig, Apple Education, Accenture, and by NYC Connected Communities, a program of the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation. 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