Free Admission Monday at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts - see INFO below. NYPLs Mission Statement The mission of The New York Public Library is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities. To deliver on this promise, we rely on three great resourcesour staff, our collections, and our physical and digital spacesto provide opportunities for learning and growth to all New Yorkers. 1. We inspire lifelong learning by creating more able learners and researchers. We: Teach learning and information-navigation skills Provide tools, resources, and great places to work Engage in great exploratory conversations Ask and answer questions that encourage patrons to challenge their assumptions Support creativity, research, and problem-solving Bring people together to spark creative synergies and learn from each other 2. We advance knowledge by providing free and open access to materials and information that reflect New Yorks global perspective. We: Identify, acquire, and preserve items that enhance our unique areas of expertise Connect with other organizations whose materials complement our own Inspire interest, expand horizons, and enrich perspectives Build tools that allow us to connect with the world in our areas of expertise More Info below.