The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years.

The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years.

The New York Public Library’s flagship location, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, is one of the Library’s premier research centers, renowned for its extraordinary historical collections and its commitment to providing free and equal access to its resources.

The New York Public Library offers locations throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

Founded in 1895, NYPL is the nation’s largest public library system, featuring 92 locations across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, including our world-renowned research centers at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years.

The New York Public Library features more than 6 million items in its circulating collections. Search the NYPL catalog for everything from books, e-books, and audiobooks to music and movies.

The New York Public Library welcomes you to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. This library has symbolized the democratic ideal of free and open access to knowledge since it opened to the public in 1911.

Meet your favorite author, hear a live concert, or find something new at the Library. From audio production classes and book clubs to storytime and crafts, there's something for everyone!

Providing far more than access to books and materials, the Library offers 55,000 free programs annually—serving everyone from toddlers to teens to seniors. Learn more about library locations, hours and amenities!