The Tompkins Square Library branch reopens TODAY; a conversation with Lenny Kaye on deck

The Tompkins Square Library branch returns to service today (Monday, Aug. 28) at 331 E 10th St. between Avenue A and Avenue B...

The branch has been closed since April 24 to — per NYPL officials — "facilitate improvements to the building, including preliminary work on a new Teen Center at the library, as well as replacing the branch's flooring and a fresh coat of paint." 

There was originally an early July reopening that got pushed back. 

Check out the branch's website for a list of upcoming activities for kids and adults. Of note on the evening of Sept. 28: "The East Village in Music and Words: A Conversation with Lenny Kaye." 

Details:

The Tompkins Square Library celebrates its grand reopening with this very special program, the first in a year-long series of programs focusing on the history of East Village music and music writing. We are thrilled and honored to kick off this series with the fabulous Lenny Kaye ... an American guitarist, composer, journalist, record producer, author, and music historian/archivist. 

He was a founding member of the legendary NYC-based Patti Smith Group and also gained widespread notoriety for producing the 60s garage rock compilation,Nuggets. Lenny will discuss his book, "Lightning Striking," as well as his extensive and influential career in music. He may even perform a song or two!

There is limited seating for this. RSVP now. 

The library first opened its doors in 1904 at this location ...