The Library After Hours: Arctic Edition (SOLD OUT)

Join us for a Library After Hours event that coincides with the opening of The New York Public Library’s new exhibition The Awe of the Arctic: A Visual History, a 500-year survey of how explorers and artists have depicted the sublime, beguiling terrains of the Arctic. Join us for curator talks, artist presentations, rare 16mm films, and more!

Special access includes:

  • Special talks by the curators of The Awe of the Arctic.
  • Presentations by international artists whose work is featured in the show.
  • 16mm films curated from the Reserve Film and Video Collection telling stories of ice, exploration, and photography.
  • Activities and music in the Rose Main Reading Room.
  • Unique library-related books and gifts in the Library Shop.

Plus: Dance the night away with music by Rimarkable, find your next great frosty read with librarian-led book matchmaking, try your hand at games and puzzles, or relax with crafts and coloring. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

21+ | ID required | #NYPLafterhours











When: Fri., Mar. 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: New York Public Library—Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
476 Fifth Ave.
917-275-6975
Price: Free
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Join us for a Library After Hours event that coincides with the opening of The New York Public Library’s new exhibition The Awe of the Arctic: A Visual History, a 500-year survey of how explorers and artists have depicted the sublime, beguiling terrains of the Arctic. Join us for curator talks, artist presentations, rare 16mm films, and more!

Special access includes:

  • Special talks by the curators of The Awe of the Arctic.
  • Presentations by international artists whose work is featured in the show.
  • 16mm films curated from the Reserve Film and Video Collection telling stories of ice, exploration, and photography.
  • Activities and music in the Rose Main Reading Room.
  • Unique library-related books and gifts in the Library Shop.

Plus: Dance the night away with music by Rimarkable, find your next great frosty read with librarian-led book matchmaking, try your hand at games and puzzles, or relax with crafts and coloring. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

21+ | ID required | #NYPLafterhours

Buy tickets/get more info now