Brooklyn Public Library: Night in the Library ‘The Philosophy of Hip-Hop’

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, Brooklyn Public Library will present Night at the Library: The Philosophy of Hip-Hop. With KRS-One, Rapsody, Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins, Hawa, Dapper Dan & The Hon. Dr. Gloria Carter.

Join for this free event that will take over the entire Central Library building to celebrate hip-hop culture past, present and future, with keynote addresses, live DJs, film screenings, discussions, debates, and contemplative engagements. BPL invites you to celebrate hip-hop and spend a Night at the Library. Entrance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Night at the Library is an annual event that explores philosophy in unexpected and provocative ways, focusing on a different and exciting subject area each year.

Co-curated by LeBrandon Smith and Kelly Harrison of Really Just Hip-Hop. The Dilemma Series is curated by April R. Silver, founder of Akila Worksongs.

Entrance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.