Battery Park City Library Book Discussion
Discuss The Shipping News by Annie Proulx. Repeated January 16 at 2pm.
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Events
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Building the Metropolis: Architecture, Construction, and Labor in New York City, 1880–1935
New York City experienced explosive growth between the 1880s and the 1930s, when nearly a million buildings, dozens of bridges and tunnels, hundreds of miles of subway lines, and thousands of miles of streets were erected to meet the needs of an ever-swelling population. The new book Building the Metropolis: Architecture, Construction, and Labor in […]
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Virtual Walking Tour: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires is home to the largest Jewish population in Latin America, with a history that dates back to the 19th century when the first Jewish immigrants arrived. This live-stream tour takes you through the rich history and vibrant culture of the Argentinian-Jewish community, from its early beginnings to its thriving presence today.
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Downtown Beats Chorus
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the yea
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Blood and the Badge
Book reading and signing by Michael Cannell, author of Blood and the Badge.
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Cuckoo
One day when his electric rice cooker informed him that his meal was ready, South Korean artist Jaha Koo experienced a deep sense of ‘Golibmuwon’ (고립무원). Twenty years ago a major economic crisis hugely impacted Jaha Koo’s generation of South Korean youth. ‘Golibmuwon’ is the untranslatable Korean word for the feeling of helpless isolation that […]
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Mah Jongg & More
Join a dedicated group of Mah Jongg enthusiasts for friendly games, or try your hand at other card and board games.
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Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices
Asphalt GreenNutritionist Lauren C. Kelly offers creative twists on classic recipes, food prep and cooking trends. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, learn how to design menus using helpful tips and current research findings for better health and eating. Registration required.
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Latin American Film Series
This series explores modern and contemporary Latin America through cinema. Tonight, see Wild Tales (Damián Szifron, 2014): a waitress adds a special ingredient to an arrogant loan shark’s meal in one of several tales dealing with extremes of human behavior. Free popcorn will be served, and a discussion will follow the screenings.
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Ophelia’s Ocean
The year is 2080. Human society is loveless and emotionless, and Samantha, a poet intrigued by the mystery of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, excavates the past to seek the truth about her father’s death. Ophelia’s Ocean stars four actors in eight roles and is written and directed by Maya M. Workman with music by Reggie Workman. Together, […]
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In the Zone: A Maritime Play by Eugene O’Neill (Bunk Seating)
Step into maritime and theatre history with the Seaport Museum and the professional actors of Mariner Theatrical as we bring Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O’Neill’s (1888–1953) powerful maritime play, In The Zone, to life aboard the historic 1885 tall ship Wavertree. Originally debuting during the height of World War I fervor––only months after the United […]
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Smorgasburg
New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back at the World Trade Center. Starting on April 5, on Fridays through October, come out to Fulton Street and enjoy […]