Suggestions for Libraries near New York

🍚 • March 1, 2015Beautiful library. Could spend hours exploring the building itself. Definitely worth going to as. New Yorker too. Not just a tourist attraction

Cindy • April 3, 2011Great library with free wifi on the second floor. Small selection of books, but the friendly librarians will help you recall books from other branches.

alicetiara • May 21, 2015I really like this beautiful branch library, but it is the only NYPL location I've ever been to that doesn't have a bathroom for patrons.

Travis W. • April 6, 2018One of the most beautiful reading rooms in the country. Be sure and stop here when in NYC. The gift store on the first floor of the library is also neat.

WillieScrapes • December 1, 2011Great area for use of computers either the Library's or your own.

Diego R. • March 31, 2011A national poetry library and literary center that invites poets and the public to step into the living tradition of poetry. Don't miss it!

VideoDanceTV • July 7, 2011The Dance film archives are the BEST! Give yourself a treat and spend 2-3 hours viewing masterpieces! The library staff will 'wow' you with their expertise and suggestions.

Natalie R. • May 30, 2017A must-see for modern library lovers. The children's section is a delight, as are the staff. Beautiful branch library! Wish I could visit every day. Not to be missed for library lovers. <3

New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the 67th Street Library, sign a letter of support today. http://www.nypl.org/speakout

Kat • April 25, 2022Great neighborhood branch of the library. Open every day but Sunday. You can also reserve books for pick-up online and check out ebooks with an NYPL card.

Teachers College S. • July 1, 2013With a massive permanent collection, constant stream of exhibitions, dense library, and a myriad of public programs, the NYHS is invaluable to anyone interested in the history and culture of NYC.

Larisa G. • June 17, 2015One of the best places to study/research in the city, but be prepared to leave almost everything (even laptop cases) at coat check.

Jessica • January 28, 2015Pretty, newly renovated library with lovely, large seating section and great kids' area.

City of New York • July 22, 2013Did you know? The City Hall Library opened in 1913 and was part of the New York Public Library until 1969.

Karissa✨ • January 14, 2016Even if you're not a member, you can still hang out in the Reference Room. :)

New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the St. Agnes Library, sign a letter of support today.http://www.nypl.org/speakout

New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the Seward Park Library, sign a letter of support today.http://www.nypl.org/speakout

MuseumNerd • March 21, 2011A great find for museum-style contemporary and other art exhibits.

Giulia • January 27, 2018Amazing archive for all the design lovers. Take an appointment and enjoy 2 hours of full immersion in an incredible collection of sketches, magazines, packaging and books by your favourite designers.

Fabricio V. • December 22, 2017Amazing place to visit. And I love the fact that SATC was filmed on this location as well. So in love with this atmosphere... ❤️

Indra T. • December 8, 2014Library closes on the park

New York Public Library • August 9, 2011Andrew Heiskell Library is the only library in the five boroughs that provides National Library Service books for those with difficulty using regular print.

Steve R. • December 11, 2018Nice quiet and clean. Place to get my work done in peace

Rosalee L. • March 25, 2010Beautiful Old books, printing press exhibits, private club, and beautiful old house all mixed into one.

New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the Epiphany Library, sign a letter of support today. http://www.nypl.org/speakout

New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the Yorkville Library, sign a letter of support today.http://www.nypl.org/speakout

Jordan W. • September 22, 2011good place to visit during lunch time. The staff is very friedly also.

Charles • June 3, 2013By far the coolest room in the New York Public Library. Awesome place for folks that love all things geography and maps to get their geek on.

New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the Webster Library, sign a letter of support today.http://www.nypl.org/speakout