The leading expert on the migrations of birds in the New York City area introduces birds of the area, with slides of some surprising local avian encounters.

The author of Poe Poe Poe Poe Poe Poe Poe explores this most puzzling among major American writers.

The life-changing author of The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression speaks of his own experience and that of Emily Dickinson as shown in her poetry.

An internationally recognized expert in her field, Elizabeth Barlow Rogers brings her impressive experience to this extraordinary study of landscapes and the historical and cultural backdrops against which they have been formed.

In thirty-five essays Wendy Wasserstein's Shiksa Goddess covers everything from her sister's battle with cancer to the charm of cardboard coffee cups. This event is co-sponsored by WNET/Thirteen New York.

Casson brings to life ancestors of the modern library and describes how kings, scholars, and readers interacted among the shelves.

The author of Emerson: The Mind on Fire focuses on the American prophet's views of history, the modern self, religion, and poetry.

Cynthia Ozick brings her views on New York City to the Library with a lecture based on her essay "The Synthetic Sublime." Ms.

The husband-and-wife team, Washington Post and New York Times journalist Karl E. Meyer and CBS documentary producer Shareen Blair Brysac, offer fluent guide to the rich and complex history of Central Asia and Tibet.

Ms. Hertog's first full study of the aviator and writer gives a picture of her marriage, her triumphs, her personal tragedies, and her commitment to writing. This event is co-sponsored by WNET/Thirteen New York.

Dr. Beye leads three evenings of discussion on Homer's epic poem.

Mr. Evans offers a thoughtful and provocative analysis of the great movements and events of the years 1889-1989 as America rose to a position of political and cultural dominance. This event is co-sponsored by WNET/Thirteen New York.