The annual Library Lions Gala of the New York Public Library took place this past week with the support of the House of Asprey. It was held in the Stephen A. Schwartzman Building on 5th Avenue, and was designed by David Monn. The event honored Malcolm Gladwell, Ethan Hawke, Paul LeClerc, Steve Martin and Zadie Smith as individuals who have shown outstanding creativity and talent while positively influencing people’s understanding of the world around them.
The evening attracted celebrities, writers, government officials and business leaders such as Martha Stewart, Christina Ricci and Jamie Tisch. Cocktails were served at 7 pm, which were followed by dinner, dessert and dancing in the Deborah, Jonathan F.P., Samuel Priest, and Adam R. Rose Main Reading Room.
