Schwarzman Building
LIVE from the NYPL
Engage with notable artists, writers, and leaders, through our premier cultural series. Past guests include Toni Morrison and Salman Rushdie.
Conversations from the Cullman Center
Listen to current and recent fellows of the Cullman Center—novelists, playwrights, poets—discuss their work.
Art Talks
Hear from leading artists, scholars, and creative experts from around the world in this conversation series.
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Talks at the Schomburg
Listen to leading scholars, artists, and journalists discuss topics relevant to the global black experience.
Between the Lines
Hear authors such as Ta-Nehisi Coates, Questlove, and Timbaland discuss recent and culturally relevant books.
Library for the Performing Arts
Discussions & More
Hear conversations and lectures about music, theater, and dance.
Mid-Manhattan Library
Author @ the Library
Listen to distinguished authors discuss their works, from art history to US politics.
Open Book Night
Join us on the second Friday of each month to discuss a book you love.
Other Locations
For the Public
Check out this new, collaborative art series that features live performance poetry and discussion.
KidsLIVE
View spectacular performances, meet authors and illustrators, and discover new opportunities.
TeenLIVE
Enjoy culturally and educationally enriching conversations, debates, and more.