Anti-Prom at NYPL’s Flagship Schwarzman Building to Celebrate Inclusivity In Style

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Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (476 5th Avenue New York, NY 10018)

Friday, June 20 at 6:30–9 PM

Anti-Prom, The New York Public Library’s annual summer celebration that welcomes and celebrates young people of all sexualities and gender identities and expressions. This year, Anti-Prom will feature a special fashion show by student designers from the High School of Fashion Industries; a dance performance by teens in Aalokam; access to Treasures, the Library’s permanent exhibition showcasing items from our vast collections; as well as music, dancing, book giveaways, activities, and much more.

Anti-Prom, which The New York Public Library has been hosting for over 20 years, is one of our highest-profile events for young adults. The event, in addition to Teen Centers, Banned Book Club, and Teen Voices Magazine affirms the Library as a welcome space for everyone, including LGBTQ+ teens. Visit our webpage to learn more.

About The New York Public Library

For over 125 years, The New York Public Library has been a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming, and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars. The New York Public Library receives millions visits through its doors annually and millions more around the globe use its resources at www.nypl.org. To offer this wide array of free programming, The New York Public Library relies on both public and private funding. Learn more about how to support the Library at nypl.org/support.