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Contact Us
THE NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY
53 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075
212.288.6900
reference@nysoclib.org
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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 for event attendees on the first floor, in addition to restrooms in other parts of the building.
Directions
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.
Hours
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
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Reference Room
Located on the first floor, this room is open to the public, as well as members, for reference, wireless internet, reading, and online catalog access.
Day Pass
The Library offers $20 Day Passes for individuals over the age of 18 who are interested in a one-day use of our building and access to onsite programs and services. Day Passes cannot be reserved in advance.
Monthly Pass
A 30-day pass grants individuals over the age of 18 use of the building, access to electronic resources onsite, admittance to member-only events, and an opportunity to count a $125 30-day pass towards an annual membership.
Docent Tours
Take a tour and learn more about the building and what the Library has to offer. Docents regularly provide tours of the Peluso Family Exhibition Gallery and building. For more information visit the Library's event calendar.
