Books that Changed My Life: Chapter 2

BOOKS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE FESTIVAL | CHAPTER 2

The second annual Books That Changed My Life Festival returns in 2024 to celebrate the transformative power of books. This two-month celebration of literature and culture showcases events inspired by beloved literary works, including author conversations, workshops, storytime, a gallery exhibit, musical performances, theater, film events, and more. Hosted by the JCC's Lambert Center for Arts + Ideas, this festival is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring impact of words.

Join us for the Opening Night Reception on Thu, Jan 4, beginning at 6 pm, featuring our pop-up library in The Laurie M. Tisch Gallery. Free and open to the public.

Thank you to our generous sponsors and partners.

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PERFORMANCES

All events are in person unless otherwise indicated. Please click here to view the event calendar.

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Storytime in the Lobby: Wonderspark Puppets Presents Fox Fables
Tue, Jan 9 | 3–3:45 pm | Free

Room for Rent דירה להשכיר
Sun, Jan 21 | 1 pm
This event is in Hebrew

Sunset Circus
Sun, Jan 28 |11 am + 2 pm
Sun, Feb 11 | 11 am + 2 pm

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CHILDREN + FAMILIES

All events are in person unless otherwise indicated. Please click here to view the event calendar.

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Storytime in the Lobby: Wonderspark Puppets Presents Fox Fables
Tue, Jan 9, 3–3:45 pm, FREE

Room for Rent דירה להשכיר
Sun, Jan 21, 1 pm
This event is in Hebrew

Storytime in the Lobby: Amy Rosenfeld Reading Daniel and Max Play Together
Tue, Jan 23, 3–3:45 pm, FREE

Sunset Circus
Sun, Jan 28, 11 am + 2 pm
Sun, Feb 11, 11 am + 2 pm

Parenting Anxious Kids: Understanding Anxiety in Children By Age and Stage
Tue, Jan 30 | 7 pm

A Tale of Five Balloons: A Jazzy Musical Storytime
Sun, Feb 4 | noon
This event is in Hebrew

Storytime in the Lobby
Tue, Feb 20, 3–3:45 pm, FREE

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SPECIAL EVENTS

All events are in person unless otherwise indicated. Please click here to view the event calendar.

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Opening Night Reception: Pop-up Library in The Laurie M. Tisch Gallery
Thu, Jan 4, 6–8 pm

The Merrily Chapters: An Open House Event with David Loud
Sun, Jan 7, 3:30 pm

Restorative Yoga + Poetry
Tue, Jan 16, 10:30 am

100 Word Happening
Mon, Jan 22 | 6:30 pm

Film: The ABCs of Book Banning
Wed, Jan 24 | 7 pm

Literary-Themed Shabbat Shabbang
Fri, Feb 2 | 7 pm

Restorative Yoga + Poetry
Tue, Feb 6 | 7:30 am

Film: The Books He Didn't Burn
Tue, Feb 13 | 7 pm

Jewish Book Council's Virtual Book Club with Ruth Madievsky
Wed, Feb 21 | 8 pm

Not By The Book: An Evening of Literary Fashion + Song
Wed, Feb 21 | 7 pm (this event will be in Hebrew)
Thu, Feb 22 | 7 pm (this event will be in English)

From Novel to Screenplay: Adapting Stockholm with Author Noa Yedlin
Mon, Feb 26 | 7 pm

Cook from the Book: A Hands-on Baking Workshop with the Jewish Food Society
Tue, Feb 27 | 6:30 pm

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SPONSORS

The Books That Changed My Life Festival is made possible thanks to the generosity of The Harold Anfang Foundation, the Upper West Side Shilchut of The Jewish Agency for IsraelUJA-Federation of New York, and the Israel Office of Cultural Affairs at the Consulate General of Israel.

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Gallery exhibits and programs are made possible with the generous support of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund. Additional support is provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the generosity of individual donors.


PARTNERS

We would also like to thank our partners the Strand Book Store and the Jewish Book Council.

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