BPL Presents

Eric Adams and chef Cheryl Smith, owner of Cheryl's Global Soul, discuss Adams' journey to a healthy eating lifestyle after a diagnonsis of diabetes. Adams' new book, "Healthy at Last: A Plant-Based Approach to Preventing and Reversing Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses" intermingles history, nutrition, and the cultural practices that have had such profound consequences on the African American community.

How do we enter a cultural space and what do we find when we get there? Join our Art & Society Census working group with WNYC's Jennifer Keeney Sendrow! This 4-week program is Thursdays at noon starting 4/8. RSVP today!

Join the award-winning, genre-defying band Invoke for our next #ClassicalInterludes this Sunday! RSVP today.

For our March #ClimateRead, we welcome the rainy season with "Bangkok Wakes to Rain," a prescient novel by Pitchaya Sudbanthad, a member of Writers Rebel NYC, the co-presenting organization behind the series. Join us 3/23. RSVP today!

Join award-winning author Nathaniel Rich on Tuesday, 3/30, to discuss his new book, "Second Nature: Scenes from a World Remade," with Rivka Galchen. RSVP today!

Join the Brooklyn Public Library & the Brooklyn Eagles to celebrate The 2020 Brooklyn Public Library Literary Prize Shortlist Finalists. Tuesday, Oct. 20!

Haiti’s cultural heritage is ripe with rituals that celebrate African Deities! Observe and learn the history of Yanvalouthe sacred unflinching Afro-Caribbean rhythm and dance associated with Vodou. Join us virtually on Sat, 11/14: https://bklynlib.org/3p7lZFQ

The weather is looking good this weekend! Come spend some time at our Outdoor Living Room created by Heinrich Spillmann. We could all use some fresh air after this week. More info here: https://bklynlib.org/35YK8Y8

TOMORROW: Theater of War presents readings of scenes from Sophocles’ "Ajax" and "Philoctetes" as a catalyst for guided discussions about the challenges faced by service members, veterans and their families.

TONIGHT: Writers discuss the post-election moment. Tune in at 5PM. https://bklynlib.org/3oOmF2U

Next Thursday, join BPL and @Center4BlackLit for the 9th Poetry Café of the 15th National Black Writers Conference! Register here: https://bklynlib.org/2J8lmLZ

On the eve of Veteran’s Day, join us as we explore Brooklyn’s homefront during WW II through the experiences of those who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

The multi-talented Bill T. Jones will present the next #MessageFromTheLibrary lecture! His message, titled At Risk, will consider the powers of language, performance & perception, as well as their limits. Join us via Zoom on Nov. 8!

Join us Thursday for a post-election discussion with writers and activists. But for now, make sure to #vote! See you all on the other side! Register: https://bklynlib.org/3oOmF2U

Join us on Nov. 22 for "A Thousand Dreadful Things: Shakespeare and the Fear of Black Vengeance"co-presented by The Public Theater. W/ guests like William Jackson Harper ("The Good Place") & Ron Cephas Jones ("This Is Us").

Join Community Bookstore and Writers Against Trump on Thursday for a post-election panel discussion with Carolyn Forché, Todd Gitlin, Patricia Spears Jones, Darryl Pinckney and moderator Siri Hustvedt.

Flutronix is Nathalie Joachim and Allison Loggins-Hull, two blazing young flutists whose original urban art pop sound, comfortable in both clubs and concert halls, is best described as a unique blend of classical music, hip-hop, electronic programming and soulful vocals reminiscent of neo-R&B stars like Erykah Badu, (The Wall Street Journal). Flutronix’s work as performers, producers, and composers has led to collaborations with an impressive range of artists and ensembles including legendary hip-hop producer Ski Beatz, electronic music sensation Dan Deacon, the International Contemporary Ensemble and more.

The November pick for the #ClimateReads book club is N. K. Jemisin's "The Fifth Season." Register to join our Zoom chat on 11/17, moderated by Sheree Renée Thomas!

Join "The Winter Garden Photograph" poet Reina María Rodríguez and translator Kristin Dykstra for a reading and conversation w/ @urayoannoel on Nov. 16!

Watch our next #ClassicalInterludes with Flutronix on Sunday!