New York Society Library

11 reviews

+1 (212) 288-6900

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One of the Library's reading & study rooms

53 E 79th St

New York, NY 10075

+1 (212) 288-6900

http://www.nysoclib.org

Founded in 1754, The New York Society Library is a subscription library and contains approximately three hundred thousand volumes. Based in New York, N.Y., it caters to the general reader and also enables individuals to undertake research. The library allows members to borrow books and provides several reading as well as study rooms on the upper floors. The New York Society Library organizes events for adults, children, along with exhibitions. The library is one of the oldest libraries in New York City.

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3.511 reviews

Sami L.

8/23/2024

Beautiful historic building. It is a subscription place, but they have a public room and the people at the desk are very kind and friendly. I have nothing bad to say. Good study space with a...

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Isabella P.

6/24/2023

I was searching for a quiet place to study and read with relatively few people, and the New York Society Library was the perfect candidate. It's location on Madison Avenue, a part of the city...

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Rachel K.

4/21/2024

Good study space with a quiet and clean environment. The Hornblower Room on the fifth floor especially.

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Marianne W.

6/10/2016

Beautiful historic building. The light fixtures, wood molding and staircases were worth the visit. Even the door knobs and elevator looked well preserved. I did not get the negative vibe as...

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Lily H.

2/3/2014

Someone I was working for recommended this library as a good place to read. When I walked in, a woman accosted me and said, "Can I help you?" her voice dripping with condescension. Now, I'm not...

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