Thursday, July 29, 6:30PM
Central Library

Plaza Swing Series: Swing Songs with Matt Munisteri

An evening of dance music celebrating the once-in-a-century union of American popular song and stellar small-group improvisation, which found its happiest hours during the mid 1930's with performers such as Fats Waller and Teddy Wilson. Munisteri is a guitarist, singer and songwriter who has performs with Brock Mumford. Swing dance instructor Eve Polich will show you some steps at 6:30.

Thursday, August 5, 6:30PM
Central Library

Plaza Swing Series: One Hundred and One Strings

Matt Munisteri and his swing band One Hundred and One Strings perform in the modes of Eddie Lang, Stuff Smith and Joe Venuti. Get swing dance lessons from instructor Eve Polich at 6:30 PM; the live music begins at 7 PM.

Thursday, August 12, 6:30PM
Central Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room

Plaza Swing Series: Paul Shapiro's Ribs and Brisket Revue

Celebrate a distinctly American music that thrived in the 1930s and 40s: hard swinging jump blues. Jazzy, comedic, and funky, Shapiro sprinkles a little Yiddish flavoring on Slim Gaillard's "Dunkin' Bagel", Cab Calloway's "Everybody Eats When They Come to My House", and Louie Jordan's "Fat Like That. Arrive by 6:30 to learn some dance steps with a swing instructor. Performance begins at 7 PM.

Saturday, September 11, 1:00PM
Central Library

Saturday Family Program: Lincoln Center presents...Newgrass/Bluegrass

New York band Astrograss presents their take on a new era of bluegrass. Traditional and new works featured on guitar, violin, banjo, bass and vocals. This show will have everyone tapping their feet and clapping their hands. Absolutely entertaining for any age, this group won the Time Out New York Kids Battle of the Bands in recent years, and is a staple of the grown-up bluegrass circuit, including the South by Southwest festival! Join us on the Plaza at 1 PM in case of rain this event will be moved to the Dweck Center.

Saturday, September 11, 11:00AM
Central Library

Making Books Sing

In 1929, New York's first Puerto Rican librarian, Pura Belpre, transforms her East Harlem library into a welcoming community center for all, through a blend of storytelling, music and puppetry, young audiences will learn about Puerto Rican folklore and the library's important role in the community. Kids sing along and become puppeteers as Pura's stories unfold. Join us on the Plaza at 11 AM in case of rain this event will be moved to the Dweck Center

Saturday, September 11, 12:00PM
Central Library

Bookmaking 101 with Joy Suarez

In this workshop, participants will be introduced to a series of books that are fun and easy to make. The workshop includes envelope books, accordion books, flag books, tunnel books, basic pop ups and binding methods. All materials will be provided. Come be part of the fun while tapping into your creative powers! Join us on the Plaza at 12 PM In case of rain this event will be moved to the Dweck Center

Sunday, September 26, 2:00PM
Central Library, Dweck Center

Drawn In Brooklyn Panel Discussion: My Inspiration

Children's author and illustrator John Bemelmans Marciano, the grandson of Madeline creator Ludwig Bemelmans, discusses the world of children's literature and illustration with fellow illustrators Gregory Christie (Bad News for Outlaws; The Champ), Sophie Blackall (Big Red Lollipop ; Meet Wild Boars) John Rocco (Fu Finds the Way; Moonpowder), and Melanie Cecka, Bloomsbury's editorial director for children's literature.