How do I contact The New York Public Library?

Dial 917-ASK-NYPL (917-275-6975) to connect with us via phone Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM. For TTY service (Text Telephone for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing), dial 212-930-0020.

Can you talk in The New York Public Library?

Ask NYPL is the virtual reference and support service of The New York Public Library. Chat with our expert staff in real-time, Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time. . .

Is the NY Public library a lending library?

BORROWING [a book]: The Research Libraries of The New York Public Library do not lend their materials. The Branch Libraries of The New York Public Library are lending libraries where you can take books and other materials out.

Is The New York Public Library open?

All available libraries across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island are now open with nearly full service. Plus, discover our Bookmobile services.

What is Ask a Librarian service?

Ask a Librarian is a collaborative virtual reference service, offered in English and French, that connects students, faculty members, and researchers from participating university libraries across Ontario with real-time library and research assistance through chat.

Can you get married at the New York Public Library?

New York Public Library: Begins at $60,000 The cost to rent the New York Public Library for a wedding begins at $60,000 and the beverage package starts at $50 per person. The NYPL permits civil ceremonies on site but does not allow religious services and requires all clients hire professional wedding planners.

Can you talk in a public library?

Library big wig Mark Spiller said: “Yes indeed you can talk in libraries and as most regular users will know this has been the case for a very long time. “Indeed our libraries are community spaces, a few examples of the kind of conversation you might hear would include: Library Book groups.

Did anyone ever live in the NY Public library?

The family, who were joined by Rose Mary’s younger brother Terrence in 1945, lived in the library until Patrick Thornberry retired as the building’s superintendent in 1967. Their home was in what the library now refers to as the “closed stack” (a locked stack reserved for rare books).

Where is the main branch of the New York public library?

Often referred to as the “main branch,” the Beaux-Arts landmark building on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street houses outstanding research collections in the humanities and social sciences as well as a circulating children’s collection. The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is currently undergoing a renovation. Learn more.

What is the phone number for New York City?

For quick answers, call us at Telephone Reference. 917-ASK-NYPL (917-275-6975). We take calls Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, EST.

Is the New York public library still open?

The Library’s access to many online databases has been expanded for remote use during our temporary closure. During the temporary closure of The New York Public Library’s locations, the Library’s Research Collections and Services remain available to help researchers access information and materials.