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24 free events take place on Monday, January 12 in New York City.
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24 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, January 12, 2015

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Workshop | Blogging for Beginners Workshop


Learn what a blog is, see examples of blogs, learn how to blog and to create your own using Blogger/Word Press.
   Midtown,
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10:30 am
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Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


On this east-west walk you will see some of the Park's most well-known landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. Route involves a few stairs. 90 minutes.
   Upper East Side, New York, NY
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12:00 pm
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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm.
   Lower Manhattan,
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1:00 pm
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Tour | U.S. Custom House Tour


Join a Museum Ambassador for an in-depth look at the unique architecture and exquisite beauty of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, home of the museum. Designed by famed architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1907, the Custom House is a National Historic Landmark. The building’s interior splendor includes an elliptical rotunda with a 140-ton dome skylight designed by Valencia-born engineer Raphael Gustavino and murals by New York painter Reginald Marsh, as well as monumental marble arches and columns. Tours include a visit to the Collectors Office, not normally accessible to the public. The Collectors Office features woodwork by Tiffany Studios and can be seen on Boardwalk Empire and in films like Spike Lee’s Inside Man.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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1:00 pm
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Author Reading | Abeer Hoque reads from her book The Lovers and the Leavers


Abeer Hoque, a writer in residence at the Library’s Wertheim Study, is a Nigerian-born Bangladeshi American writer and photographer. She is the recipient of a 2012 NEA Literature Fellowship and a 2007 Fulbright Scholarship, and has won fellowships to attend Sacatar, Saltonstall Arts Colony, the Virginia Center for Creative Arts, the Millay Colony, and the Albee Foundation Art Residency.
   Midtown,
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1:15 pm
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Infinity of Nations


Join a Museum Ambassador for a guided tour through the permanent exhibition. This exhibition presents works of art from throughout Native North, Central, and South America, with more than 700 works on display. The rich exposition of focal objects, including a magnificent Apsáalooke (Crow) warrior’s exploit robe, demonstrates the degree to which Native America was interconnected before European peoples arrived and how cultural exchange has profoundly shaped our shared histories.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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3:00 pm
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Workshop | MS Word 2010 for Beginners


Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2010, a word processing program you can use to create documents.
   Midtown East, New York, NY
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4:30 pm
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Workshop | Meditation in the Modern Era: A Guide for New Yorkers


This free 60 minute meditation class is a modern and fun approach to the often challenging practice of meditation​. Led by meditation expert Atma- an organizational psychologist and intellectual visionary. Atma is a provocative, colorful personality who brings a unique and cutting perspective to the practice of meditation. Brought up by a yoga teacher mom and surround by yogis and swamis from an early age Atma is poised to be the next big thing in the increasingly popular world of meditation. What to bring - just wear comfortable clothes, you will be sitting on the floor, there are yoga blankets and cushions to sit on.
   Lower East Side, New York, NY
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5:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Clarinetist Anthony McGill’s Selfie Session


McGill has been recognized as one of the classical music world’s finest solo, chamber, and orchestral musicians. Principal clarinetist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra since 2004, this fall McGill moves across Lincoln Center Plaza to lead the clarinet section of the New York Philharmonic. Enjoy a fascinating conversation with McGill illustrated by "selfies" and other photos he snaps over the course of his working day.
   Lincoln Square,
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Kurt Masur conducts a rehearsal of works by Bruckner and Wagner


Program: Bruckner - Symphony No. 7 in E Major (WAB 107) Wagner - Overture to Tannhäuser, WWV 70 Wagner - Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, WWV 96
   Upper Manhattan, New York, NY
6:00 pm
free, no reservation required

Lecture | August Bournonville and the Danish Joy of Dance


Renowned Danish ballet critic and historian Dr. Erik Aschengreen, author of Dancing Across the Atlantic: USA - Denmark 1900-2014, the stunning history in words and photos of the Royal Danish Ballet at home and in the United States, will speak about "August Bournonville and the Danish Joy of Dance," followed by a reception and book signing.
   Midtown, New York, NY
6:30 pm
free, no reservation required

Conference | Re-envisioning New York's Branch Libraries


New York City’s 207 branch libraries are serving more New Yorkers in more ways than ever before. In conjunction with the Center for an Urban Future’s ongoing research on branch libraries in New York City, The Architectural League collaborated on a design study to articulate new architectural, financial, and programmatic possibilities for these essential, neighborhood-based resource centers. During the event, the five design teams will present their research and designs in depth at this public event.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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6:30 pm
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Film | Robert Z. Leonard's Dancing Lady (1933): Millionaire and Jailbird


Starring: Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, and Franchot Tone. An attractive dancer is rescued from jail by a rich man, who helps her to have her first big opportunity at a musical play on Broadway. 92 min.
   Midtown,
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6:30 pm
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Theater | Blood/Work: You Shoulda Told Me, an 'Interatcive Forum Play'


Theatre of the Oppressed and the 13 Theatre Troupe present Blood/Work: You Shoulda Told Me, which examines the connections between education, employment, and access to information regarding an individual’s health. Blood/Work is an original, interactive forum play.
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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7:00 pm
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Staged Reading | The Wedding in Foehrenwald: Reading of a Yiddish Play


Debuted at The Folksbiene in 1950, this spiritual drama written in 1949 chronicles the first wedding among survivors, symbolizing their return to life.
   Midtown, New York, NY
7:00 pm
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Discussion | Does Liberal Education Still Matter?


Exploring the subject of the future of liberal arts education and the value of institutions of learning as they continue to evolve, university presidents Michael S. Roth and Beverly Daniel Tatum join the Library’s president, Anthony W. Marx, in conversation.
   Midtown,
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | James Abel reads from his book White Plague


James Abel will read from his new Arctic thriller novel and tell stories of his travels in the Arctic.
   Upper West Side,
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7:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Monday Night Reading Group


The Monday Night Reading Group discusses The Big Crowd by Kevin Baker. Read the book and join in - they're a welcoming bunch.
   Upper East Side,
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7:00 pm
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Reading | Story Time for Grown-Ups


Love a good story? Sit back and relax as they read you a story or two.
   Midtown,
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7:00 pm
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Concert | “No Name“ Presents The Uptown Cabaret, a Singers Showcase


The multi-talented Alex DeSuze returns to host the “No Name Uptown Cabaret Second Monday” monthly singers showcase. DeSuze, whose background includes acting, directing and singing at venues throughout the NYC-metro area, will be joined by a guest musical director. Producer Eric Vetter calls the Cabaret an opportunity to enjoy and share your art with your fellow singers, composers and lyricists in a safe and fun place!
   Inwood,
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7:00 pm
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Book Signing | Wes Moore signs copies of his book The Work: Creating Success in New and Meaningful Ways


The acclaimed author of The Other Wes Moore continues his inspirational quest for a meaningful life and shares the powerful lessons — about self-discovery, service, and risk-taking — that led him to a new definition of success for our times.
   Midtown,
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7:30 pm
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Concert | ChamberFest: Brahms, Harbison, Shebalin


Program: SHEBALIN Quartet No. 9 in B Minor, Op. 58 (1963) (United States Premiere) HARBISON Quintet for Winds (1978) BRAHMS Quartet in G Minor ChamberFest showcases students who work during their final week of winter break in a unique chamber music intensive, with unlimited rehearsal time and daily coachings.
   Lincoln Square, New York, NY
8:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress


A high visibility, low-tech forum on Monday nights. Movement Research at the Judson Church supports experiments in performance rather than finished products. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists. With: Burr Johnson, Joanna Kotze, Jen McGinn, Yasuko Yokoshi
   Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
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8:00 pm
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Concert | Singers Space


Hosted by D'Ambrose Boyd with David Pearl at the piano. Where New York's finest professional and aspiring singers come to sing their favorites and hear their peers perform before an intimate audience.
   Upper West Side, New York, NY
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9:00 pm
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