Pratt Society Past Events
Pratt Society members enjoy a full year of activities and programs that includes talks and conversations with notable authors and thought-leaders.
Missed an event? You can view this season's past public programs with speakers on the Library’s Facebook page . You do not need an account to view them. Enjoy!
![Pratt Society event photo - Jemele Hill and members at a book signing](/assets/images/support-us/Pratt-Society-event-photo-Jemele-Hill-book-signing.jpg)
![Pratt Society event- two women talking](/assets/images/support-us/Pratt-Society-event-2-women-talking.jpg)
![Pratt Society event photo food drink at reception](/assets/images/support-us/Pratt-Society-event-photo-food-drink-at-reception.jpg)
![Arnold Lehman private event - chatting at an oyster bar](/assets/images/support-us/Arnold-Lehman-oyster-bar.jpg)
Events in the Past Year
Bookseller Preview at The Ivy Bookshop
Thursday, June 13
President’s Circle Dinner with Ali Velshi
Thursday, May 9
Pratt Society Reception with Erik Larson
Thursday, May 2
Mr. Pratt Presents
Saturday, April 13
Pratt Society Reception with Billy Dee Williams
Friday, February 16
Donor Q&A with Heidi Daniel
Tuesday, December 5
Librarian’s Circle Dinner with Liza Mundy
Wednesday, November 8
Pratt Society Reception with Walter Mosley
Wednesday, November 1
Pratt Society Reception, followed by the public program with Misty Copeland
Tuesday, October 24
President’s Circle Reception with Jada Pinkett Smith
Wednesday, October 18
Pratt Society Reception with Jonathon Heyward
Tuesday, September 26
Brown Lecture Series: Leslie Jones
Thursday, September 21
Pratt Society Reception with James McBride
Wednesday, September 6