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270th Anniversary Event: A Literary Salon: 1754 to the Future

New York Society Library
Nov 17 | Sun | 2:00 | FREE
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270th Anniversary Event: A Literary Salon: 1754 to the Future at New York Society Library
New York City’s oldest cultural institution presents 270 years in 90 minutes with a new, original variety show - funny, touching short plays, skits, and songs by writers C.S. Hanson, Rob Ackerman, Laurie Rosenwald, David Santos Donaldson, Ayun Halliday, and more. The shows are free and open to the public, with registration required.

ABOUT THE LIBRARY: The New York Society Library is a historic membership library founded in 1754. Today, the Library is open to all for reading, reference, and selected events, with circulation and other services available by subscription. The beautiful landmark building, dating from 1917, includes reading rooms, study spaces, book stacks, a children’s library, and the Assunta, Ignazio, Ada, and Romano Peluso Exhibition Gallery. The Library has approximately 300,000 print volumes and hosts a variety of public events for adults and children.

Venue: New York Society Library

53 East 79th Street Map
212-288-6900