GRAND ARMY PLAZA — Brooklyn Public Library hosted the eighth annual Night in the Library over the weekend, keeping the doors open from 7 p.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday. Participants joined leading thinkers, scientists, writers, activists, and artists in a marathon of performances, debates, music, readings, and lectures, all addressing the theme, “Out of Darkness.” Together, speakers and patrons considered and confronted the difficult times we are living in, learning how to actively understand our world without counterproductively retreating from it.
Night in the Library is one of a series of free programs that embodies BPL’s commitment to providing a safe space for free speech and thoughtful debate from a variety of viewpoints.
“It seemed nearly all of Brooklyn came through our doors for Night in the Library,” said László Jakab Orsós, the Library’s Vice President for Arts and Culture. “It is a true delight to see the public library packed with thousands of people enjoying performances, conversation and debate, learning how to navigate these difficult times. We are grateful to all of our volunteers for staying up late with us and to our sponsors, Brooklyn Roasting Company and the Wythe Hotel, for their generous support.”