Civil Service Book Shop

Location & Contact:

89 Worth St
New York, New York 10013
212-226-9506
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Description:

Thousands of wannabe Civil Service workers trek to Worth Street in Lower Manhattan to buy so-called exam passbooks, a veritable CliffsNotes for exam prep, at the one store in the city that sells such wares: The Civil Service Bookshop. The mother-daughter outfit has been around for 60 years continuously serving "working people," as owner Roslyn Bergenfeld said.

The most popular book in the store right now? A Motor Vehicle Representative passbook for those who want to work at the DMV.

The books that Roslyn and her daughter Amy supply are simple: bound copies of old exams with answer keys. Traffic Device Maintainer, Hoisting Machine Operator, School Crossing Guard, 311 operator each one of these jobs has its own exam and sample tests are sitting in the rack. Passing the Civil Service exam doesnt guarantee anyone a job, but a high score lands you higher up on the list.

Hours:

Monday: 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm
Friday: 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 7 pm

Payment Options:

Cash, Credit, ATM

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