
Beyond Architecture brings together architectural critics, city planners, historians, scholars, journalists, and more to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the passage of the New York City Landmarks Law, exploring the past, present, and future of historic preservation in America’s great metropolis in its 400th year. In this special event, contributors Vishaan Chakrabarti and Thomas Dyja discuss their current understanding and visions for "the future of the past."

It's your Library. Learn about all the ways to make use of our collections, building, services, and website in a friendly presentation/Q&A with a staff member. The session lasts 45-60 minutes.



Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and step into history. Explore our gallery and marvel at the architectural wonders of our building.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and step into history. Explore our gallery and marvel at the architectural wonders of our building.


Whether you're a scholar or doing research for fun, learn about both early and recent American history through our electronic resources, including the Oxford Dictionary of American National Biography, our own database City Readers, and more. Get an overview and tips on finding just what you need in a user-friendly presentation/Q&A with a member of the Library's Collections staff.
