Special Event
Closing: Independence Day 2024
Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 9:00am
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holiday closing
The Library is closed all day Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day. Otherwise we observe normal hours.
Children
Creation Station
Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 21, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
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Children's Library | All Ages | For Members Only
Drop by the Library to color, create, or craft.
Children
Creation Station
Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 21, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
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Children's Library | All Ages | For Members Only
Drop by the Library to color, create, or craft.
Special Event
270th Anniversary Building Tours, July 2024
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Reference Room | open to the public | free of charge | drop in
Celebrate our Library’s 270th anniversary! Join us for a special journey through history with our newly appointed docents. Explore the gallery and the architectural marvels of our building.
Children
Wiggles & Giggles
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 10:00am
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Whitridge Room | Ages 24 Months and Younger | For Members Only
Join us for songs, stories, and movement for babies and toddlers.
Pick up a ticket in the lobby.
Special Event
270th Anniversary Gallery Tours, July 2024
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Peluso Family Exhibition Gallery | open to the public | free of charge | drop in
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and step into history. Explore our gallery and marvel at the architectural wonders of our building.
Children
Crafternoon
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 3:30pm
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Whitridge Room| All Ages | For Members Only
Come get crafty at the Library.
Children
Summer Splash
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 4:00pm
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Whitridge Room | Ages 3 and Older | For Members Only
From the pool to the shore, these summery stories make a big splash!
Children
Mother Goose Magic
Friday, July 12, 2024 - 10:00am
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Whitridge Room | Ages 2 and Older | For Members Only
Enjoy favorite nursery rhymes, picture books, and songs.
Children
Creation Station
Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 21, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
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Children's Library | All Ages | For Members Only
Drop by the Library to color, create, or craft.
Children
Creation Station
Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 21, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
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Children's Library | All Ages | For Members Only
Drop by the Library to color, create, or craft.
Special Event
270th Anniversary Building Tours, July 2024
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
|
Reference Room | open to the public | free of charge | drop in
Celebrate our Library’s 270th anniversary! Join us for a special journey through history with our newly appointed docents. Explore the gallery and the architectural marvels of our building.
Children
Wiggles & Giggles
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 10:00am
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Whitridge Room | Ages 24 Months and Younger | For Members Only
Join us for songs, stories, and movement for babies and toddlers.
Pick up a ticket in the lobby.
Special Event
270th Anniversary Gallery Tours, July 2024
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
|
Peluso Family Exhibition Gallery | open to the public | free of charge | drop in
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and step into history. Explore our gallery and marvel at the architectural wonders of our building.
Special Event
Happy Hour, July 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
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Members' Room | for members and their guests | free of charge | drop in
End your day with wine and light refreshments in the beautiful Members' Room. Library members and their guests are welcome.
Children
Creation Station
Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 21, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
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Children's Library | All Ages | For Members Only
Drop by the Library to color, create, or craft.
Children
Creation Station
Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 21, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
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Children's Library | All Ages | For Members Only
Drop by the Library to color, create, or craft.
Children
Wiggles & Giggles
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 10:00am
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Whitridge Room | Ages 24 Months and Younger | For Members Only
Join us for songs, stories, and movement for babies and toddlers.
Pick up a ticket in the lobby.
Special Event
270th Anniversary Gallery Tours, July 2024
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
|
Peluso Family Exhibition Gallery | open to the public | free of charge | drop in
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and step into history. Explore our gallery and marvel at the architectural wonders of our building.
Children
Pirates Ahoy!
Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 4:00pm
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Whitridge Room | Ages 3 and Older | For Members Only
Join us for swashbuckling tales of seafaring folk.
Children
Mother Goose Magic
Friday, July 26, 2024 - 10:00am
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Whitridge Room | Ages 2 and Older | For Members Only
Enjoy favorite nursery rhymes, picture books, and songs.
Children
Creation Station
Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 21, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
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Children's Library | All Ages | For Members Only
Drop by the Library to color, create, or craft.
Special Event
270th Anniversary Gallery Tours, July 2024
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
|
Peluso Family Exhibition Gallery | open to the public | free of charge | drop in
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and step into history. Explore our gallery and marvel at the architectural wonders of our building.
Children
Crafternoon
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 3:30pm
|
Whitridge Room | All Ages | For Members Only
Come get crafty at the Library.
Special Event
Happy Hour, August 2024
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
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Members' Room | for members and their guests | free of charge | drop in
End your day with wine and light refreshments in the beautiful Members' Room. Library members and their guests are welcome.
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Today's Events
Exhibitions
The Library showcases our historic collections and the literary culture of the city with themed public exhibitions on the second floor. Exhibitions are offered for six to twelve months, and both members and nonmembers are welcome to drop by any time the Library is open.
Current Exhibition:
The New York Society Library
53 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075
212.288.6900
reference@nysoclib.org
Hours of Operation
Monday / Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday / Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday Closing: Independence Day
The Library will be closed
Thurs, 7/4/24.
Otherwise we observe normal hours.