Yorkville Library

Location & Contact:

222 East 79th Street
Manhattan, NY 10021
212-744-5824
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Description:

The Yorkville Branch of The New York Public Library is considered one of New York's most elegant turn of the century adaptations of Palladian-inspired architecture. Designed by architect James Brown Lord, the branch officially opened on December 13, 1902. Contact us!

The building is a designated New York City Landmark and is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. The library's interior was extensively renovated in 1986-87. The branch's adult, young adult, and reference collections are located on the first floor. The children's room is located on the second floor and a meeting room with a seating capacity of 72 is on the lower level.

Hours:

Monday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: closed