Free Curatorial Tours

Led by exhibition curator Stephen C. Pinson, The Robert B. Menschel Curator of Photography, The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs, The New York Public Library. Limited to 20 people; register in advance: e-mail southcourt@nypl.org or call 212.930.9284.

May 14 at 11:15 a.m. and June 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street


borough edges, nyc

A series of bike tours to selected edges of the five boroughs, led by photographer Bettina Johae. Each tour begins at 12 noon and will last approximately three hours. Rides will be at an easy pace and for all ages and fitness levels. Interested individuals should e-mail be@bettinajohae.com.

May 11 – The Bronx
May 18 – Manhattan
June 1 – Queens
June 15 – Brooklyn
July 20 – Staten Island


Eminent Domain: The American Dream on Sale

LIVE from the NYPL program exploring issues surrounding urban renewal, eminent domain, and contemporary culture, featuring Marshall Berman, Mindy Fullilove, Tom Angotti, Brian Berger, & Michael Galinksy.

June 18 at 7:00 p.m.
South Court Auditorium
Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street