The New York Society Library makes its second-floor main reading room, the Members' Room, available for rental for literary events. These may be readings, lectures, book launch parties, literary awards presentations, or other celebrations of books and reading. The Library reserves the right to determine what is considered an acceptable literary event.

Rental events, including setup, may only be scheduled 

• on available Monday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evenings 
• with all event-related activities beginning at or after the Library's 5:00 PM closing
• for a maximum five-hour rental window.

The Members' Room holds a maximum of 70 people.

No room other than the Members' Room is available for rental. The Library is not able to accommodate filming or photo shoots.

For full details and rental rates, contact Sayer Holliday, Head of Events, at [email protected] or (212) 288-6900 x222.