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Library Talks

Join The New York Public Library and your favorite writers, artists, and thinkers for smart talks and provocative conversations from the nation’s cultural capital.

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Stonewall 50: The Sound of Memory

Stonewall 50: The Sound of Memory

The Stonewall Riots were a flash point in LGBTQ history. After the riots that took place at the Stonewall Inn in June 19... Read more

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Before Stonewall

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Aidan Flax-Clark welcomes co-host Jason Baumann, Assistant Director for Collection Development and Coordinator of Humani... Read more

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