Monday / Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday / Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

THE NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY

53 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075
212.288.6900
[email protected]

The closest subway is the 6 to 77th Street; the M79 crosstown bus’s Madison Avenue stop is right in front of the building from either direction; the M1, M2, M3, and M4 buses stop right around the corner; or a cab or car directed to “79th and Madison” should stop very near the Library.

The main part of the building, including event spaces, are fully accessible. There is a lift at the front door for anyone for whom stairs are an impediment. Staff assistance is needed to operate the lift; anyone who needs the lift is requested to ring the doorbell at the front door or to call the main desk at 212.288.6900 x200 when you arrive.

There is an accessible all-gender restroom in the first floor public area, in addition to restrooms in other parts of the building.

From East Side of Manhattan: 

Subway: Take the 6 train to 77th Street.

Bus: Take the M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus along Fifth Avenue (from uptown locations) or along Madison Avenue (from downtown locations) to 79th Street.

From West Side of Manhattan: 

Take the C train to 81st Street, then the M79 bus (free transfer) across Central Park to Madison Avenue.