Turning to Birds: Lili Taylor with Tod Winston
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Discover the world of birds with celebrated actor Lili Taylor, author of Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing.
Birds are all around us, but they aren't always noticed. This was true for author Lili Taylor, who turned to birding during a much-needed break from work as an actor. Through binoculars, she was welcomed into a beautiful, symphonic world of nature. Her book, Turning to Birds - recently selected by NYPL as one of the Best Books of 2025 - describes the joy of discovering this new world, filled with sights and sounds that are around us every day, if one stops to take a look.
Meet Lili Taylor at this special author event moderated by Tod Winston, Urban Biodiversity Specialist at NYC Bird Alliance. Plus, the first 25 attendees will receive a free copy of Turning to Birds, available while supplies last!*
Following the event, there will be a Meet and Greet with book signing.
To join in person | Please register for an In-Person Ticket. Doors will open 30 minutes before the program begins. For free events, we overbook to ensure a full house. Priority will be given to those who have registered in advance, but registration does not guarantee admission. If registering for multiple tickets, please provide the name of each person who will be attending the event or arrive with your entire party present. Seats cannot be saved for late arrivals. Booked seats that have not been claimed will be released shortly before start time, and seats may become available then. A standby line will form 30 minutes before the program.
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ACCESSIBILITY NOTES
In-Person
- This venue is accessible to wheelchairs.
- You can request a free ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or CART (Communication Access Real-Time Translation) captioning service by emailing your request at least two weeks in advance of the event: email accessibility@nypl.org or use this Gmail template.
Online
- Live captioning will be provided.
- You can request a free ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation by emailing your request at least two weeks in advance of the event: email accessibility@nypl.org.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lili Taylor is an award-winning movie, television, and theater actor. In the birding world, Lili is a board member of the National Audubon Society, the American Birding Association, and the New York City Bird Alliance. Lili nests in Brooklyn and upstate New York with her husband, the memoirist and poet Nick Flynn, and their daughter.
ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Tod Winston is Urban Biodiversity Specialist at NYC Bird Alliance. A lifelong birder who got to know the wonders of the natural world in the company of his nature-loving father, Tod is grateful to spend his time bringing new people to the joy of birds and aiding in their conservation.
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*Giveaway books are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Giveaways are available for in-person attendees, one book per person.
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