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Founded in 1754, New York City's oldest library is a thriving community of readers, writers, and families. We are open to all for reading, reference, and many events.
Become a member to check out books, use our beautiful reading and study spaces, and enjoy other benefits.
Please Support Our Spring Appeal
Your donation will contribute to everything that makes the Library so special: it will help us build our unique collection of books and electronic resources, keep our historic building beautiful, present our exhibitions and events, and support our dedicated staff. Please consider making a gift today.
City Readers
Discover the Library’s historic past through digital copies of materials from our print and archival collections. City Readers also offers a fully searchable database of circulation records for our early membership from 1789 to 1805. Find out more.
