As enrollment in English and history classes at universities falls, literary study has begun to find professional outlets outside of academia. Are the humanities in crisis?
In-person at the Brooklyn Center for Fiction, Dorothee Elmiger and Kate Zambreno discuss translation: how to translate, who gets to translate, for whom to translate, and how stories are told.
Participate in movie trivia at the start of the evening, then settle in with popcorn and enjoy a film screening
Try out our original book-inspired game!
Three translators reflect upon their movements between different languages and times in a discussion of Cecile Wajsbrot’s new, Virginia Woolf-inspired work, Nevermore.
3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour full of songs, stories, and fun!
Two experts in menopause discuss the science behind it, the reality of experiencing it, and the importance of broaching the subject.
This interactive program features songs, rhymes and stories in English for very young children.
How is the environmental crisis an economic problem? What solutions are available? Three climate experts discuss the relationship between climate justice and capital.
Take a dive into the Library's archives and discover our rich 103-year history during this expert-led presentation.
Compete in teams to conquer our trivia challenges!
