The heroines of classical literature may not have been as submissive as traditional interpretations propose. Learn how women across literature have repeatedly and strategically said ‘no’.
2022-23 Visiting Fellow Adrienne Raphel provides an exclusive preview of her research at the Library and the secrets to her method.
Three environment experts discuss how legislation can lead us away from climate catastrophe.
Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 103-year history during this expert-led presentation.
Join us for a special afternoon event with author Adam Gidwitz!
The parking lot exercises a tyrannical grip over American geography. Join author Henry Grabar and journalist Simon Kuper in asking: how has the storage of cars taken priority over human life?
Meeting nine of Critical Conversations, an expert-led discussion series. This season: a reflection on how to lead a contemplative, vital, and unmediated life in an ever-faster digital world.
Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 103-year history during this expert-led presentation.
From North Indian classical music to American folk, novelist and musician Amit Chaudhuri speaks on dissonant forms of sound and listening’s universal power.
Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 103-year history during this expert-led presentation.
Join fantasy fans to discuss new worlds and novels with like-minded readers.
Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 103-year history during this expert-led presentation.
