Address: 53 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075, USA
Phone: +12122886900
Sunday: 11AM–5PM
Monday: 9AM–5PM
Tuesday: 9AM–7PM
Wednesday: 9AM–7PM
Thursday: 9AM–7PM
Friday: 9AM–5PM
Saturday: 11AM–5PM
erica hasan
It's nice, but they won't allow you to use the children's area on a day pass. Very disappointing. They should list this on the website.
Jonathan Friedman
Beautiful, comfortable, friendly, and well stocked private library. I love spending time here.
Maria Barrera
The New York Society Library is a gem. The oldest library in New York City, it was founded in 1754 - their early records are digitized and can be searched in the library website. The collection is wonderful, carefully curated, housed in twelve floors of stacks, most of them open. It has beautiful spaces for reading and studying, including desks placed directly among the stacks - one of which, the Green Alcove, is pure magic. It also has an exhibition gallery, and hosts talks frequently. An amazing institution, that keeps alive an inclusive and welcoming spirit. Indeed, as some reviewers before me have noted, it is members-only, self sustaining and independent. No stuffiness here, only true love of books.
Precious Dela Rosa
I wandered in not knowing it was a member-only library. The workers at the front desk offered a free tour. The library was lovely and the tour was free, educational and interesting! The tour guide was really nice and I had a great visit here.
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Yes. $.15 per black & white copy
Yes there is
You can purchase a membership online or in person at the library. Pricing options are available online.
Ms. Pokorny, Yes. We'll forward your request on to our Events department.
Yes, members may renew books online, in person, or by phone.
A few in the stacks and members can sigh out laptops at the circulation desk.
Yes, Library members have access to computers and printers.
Yes large online library. A most wonderful private library.
We are open to the public. Our reference room, exhibition gallery, and many events are free and open to the public. Library members have access to reading & study spaces, book and magazine circulating privileges. Membership is open to all for a fee. As Thomas mentioned, we also sell day passes for $20 that give users access to reading & study spaces in the building.
No, there is nonfood or drink allowed in the library, and no cafe.
The private study rooms can be booked in advance, but members can also add their name to a waitlist when they arrive at the Library.
We are open 7 days a week. Holiday closings are listed on the footer of our website.
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