New York Society Library

The New York Society Library, founded in 1754, is New York City's oldest library and an esteemed cultural institution. Located in a landmark building on the Upper East Side, it operates as a subscription library with a collection of approximately 300,000 volumes. The library provides members with borrowing privileges, as well as access to reading rooms, study spaces, a children's library, and public exhibitions. It is open to the public for on-site reading and reference, and regularly features events and programs for adults and children. The Society Library has served literary and political figures throughout its history and remains a vibrant community hub for readers, writers, and families.