Event List

December 16 is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. Join author Erin Coughlin for an interactive presentation to learn about Jane Austen and explore her universal influence on modern literature, film, TV, and pop culture.

Join artist and professor Chris Vivas for a fun and jovial talk about holiday classics, from Rudolph to Frosty to Charlie Brown’s little tree. Learn the origins and other surprising facts about these timeless favorites.

For 54 years since 1940, the New York Rangers knew only heartache and playoff defeat. It was believed that the Rangers were cursed and would never win the Stanley Cup ever again.

Thinking about tracing your roots, but don't know where to start? Or maybe your search is underway, and you've hit a dead end.

Join historian and educator Rick Acritelli for a fresh perspective on the art of turning history into cinema. Explore how Hollywood has portrayed key moments in American history—from war and politics to civil rights and sports.

Each year, on the third Monday in January, we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his philosophy of nonviolence in the struggle to end racial discrimination in America.

Local History Librarian Melanie Cardone-Leathers will discuss the culinary history of African Americans in the New York area.

Drop in anytime to get inspired at these different stations about influential figures in black history.

Drop in anytime to get inspired at these different stations about influential figures in black history.

Spend time with Martha Washington as she completes dressing for her day in this interactive and informative program with researcher and historical interpreter Sandy Spector who portrays Martha Washington as if it were 1784.

Art is a need to express. A culture that has shunned and ignored Black artists did not stop them from creating outstanding, thoughtful, and provocative art.

Learn the art of calligraphy from expert Christie Jones using nibs, ink and ink block  - just like the professionals.