Members came in to borrow an exceptional number of books during the last few days were open. What did members take home as company for self-isolation? Here are some observations.
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Marginalia
The Library is closed until further notice.
The sidewalk project is underway.
March 24, 2020Happy Tolkien Reading Day or, as I call it - and honestly it should be called this instead - World Tolkien Day.
March 20, 2020Beautiful drawings of the Library by our friends from the NYC Urban Sketchers.March 19, 2020Great resources for families while we're all staying home. - My Tab
Special Event
Gallery Talk: The Book Beautiful: Margaret Armstrong & Her Bindings
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 11:00am
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Peluso Family Exhibition Gallery | open to the public | free of charge | drop in
Gallery talks are for anyone interested in learning more about artist Margaret Armstrong and her family. Talks last roughly 30 minutes.
Special Event
Happy Hour, June 2020
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
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For members only | Whitridge Room | free of charge | drop in
Join your fellow members each third Wednesday of the month for an informal hour of wine and light refreshments.
Special Event
Gallery Talk: The Book Beautiful: Margaret Armstrong & Her Bindings
Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 2:00pm
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Peluso Family Exhibition Gallery | open to the public | free of charge | drop in
Gallery talks are for anyone interested in learning more about artist Margaret Armstrong and her family. Talks last roughly 30 minutes.
Special Event
Holiday Closing: Independence Day
Saturday, July 4, 2020 - 9:00am to Sunday, July 5, 2020 - 5:00pm
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Holiday Closing
The Library closes at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31 and remains closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Otherwise we observe normal hours.
The Writing Life
Prompt! with Carol Weston (7/10/20 session)
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 11:00am
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Whitridge Room | for members only | free of charge | drop in
Come write with us on second Fridays based on prompts from novelist and advice columnist Carol Weston.
Special Event
Gallery Talk: The Book Beautiful: Margaret Armstrong & Her Bindings
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - 11:00am
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Peluso Family Exhibition Gallery | open to the public | free of charge | drop in
Gallery talks are for anyone interested in learning more about artist Margaret Armstrong and her family. Talks last roughly 30 minutes.
Special Event
Happy Hour, July 2020
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
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For members only | Whitridge Room | free of charge | drop in
Join your fellow members each third Wednesday of the month for an informal hour of wine and light refreshments.
Special Event
Gallery Talk: The Book Beautiful: Margaret Armstrong & Her Bindings
Thursday, July 30, 2020 - 2:00pm
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Peluso Family Exhibition Gallery | open to the public | free of charge | drop in
Gallery talks are for anyone interested in learning more about artist Margaret Armstrong and her family. Talks last roughly 30 minutes.
Learn more about the exhibition here.
More gallery talks take place
Tuesday, August 11, 11:00 AM
Thursday, August 27, 2:00 PM
Special Event
Gallery Talk: The Book Beautiful: Margaret Armstrong & Her Bindings
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 11:00am
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Peluso Family Exhibition Gallery | open to the public | free of charge | drop in
Gallery talks are for anyone interested in learning more about artist Margaret Armstrong and her family. Talks last roughly 30 minutes.
Learn more about the exhibition here.
The last gallery talk takes place
Thursday, August 27, 2:00 PM
The Writing Life
Prompt! with Carol Weston (8/14/20 session)
Friday, August 14, 2020 - 11:00am
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Whitridge Room | for members only | free of charge | drop in
Come write with us on second Fridays based on prompts from novelist and advice columnist Carol Weston.
Special Event
Happy Hour, August 2020
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
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For members only | Whitridge Room | free of charge | drop in
Join your fellow members each third Wednesday of the month for an informal hour of wine and light refreshments.
Special Event
Gallery Talk: The Book Beautiful: Margaret Armstrong & Her Bindings
Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 2:00pm
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Peluso Family Exhibition Gallery | open to the public | free of charge | drop in
Gallery talks are for anyone interested in learning more about artist Margaret Armstrong and her family. Talks last roughly 30 minutes.
Special Event
Holiday Closing: Labor Day
Saturday, September 5, 2020 - 9:00am to Monday, September 7, 2020 - 5:00pm
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Holiday Closing
The Library is closed Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7 for Labor Day Weekend. Otherwise we observe normal hours.
Special Event
Holiday Closing: Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
Monday, October 12, 2020 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
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Holiday Closing
The Library is closed Monday, October 12 for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day. Otherwise we observe normal hours.
Special Event
Holiday Closing: Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 - 5:00pm to Friday, November 27, 2020 - 5:00pm
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Holiday Closing
The Library closes at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25 and is closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, for Thanksgiving. Otherwise we observe normal hours.
Special Event
Holiday Closing: Christmas
Thursday, December 24, 2020 - 5:00pm to Sunday, December 27, 2020 - 5:00pm
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Holiday Closing
The Library closes at 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 24 and is closed Friday, December 25, Saturday, December 26, and Sunday, December 27, for Christmas. Otherwise we observe normal hours.
Special Event
Holiday Closing: New Year's
Thursday, December 31, 2020 - 5:00pm to Friday, January 1, 2021 - 5:00pm
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Holiday Closing
The Library closes at 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 31 and is closed Friday, January 1, 2021, for New Year's Day. Otherwise we observe normal hours.
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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 - 8:00 PM
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday / Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday Closings:
The Library is closed until further notice.