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The Central Libraries > Stephen A. Schwarzman Building > Central Children's Room Historic and reference children’s materials will be available in the Rose Main Reading Room. Circulating children’s materials and Winnie the Pooh and Friends are now in the Children's Center on 42nd Street. dch@nypl.orgABOUT THE COLLECTION
The Central Children's Room features non-fiction and reference books for children on all topics, as well as a literature collection rich in current and retrospective works. A noncirculating collection of 18th- and 19th- century children's books is available by appointment. The Central Children's Room also features a range of materials for adults about children's literature. In addition, the Central Children's Room regularly holds such programs as films, story hours, and guest appearances by authors and illustrators. Mary Poppins's umbrella, and other unique items are on permanent display, and special exhibitions--often featuring original art by children's book illustrators--are scheduled regularly. Class visits may be arranged by appointment. Please note that service for closed stacks items in the Central Children's Room is available only Monday through Saturday. We are unable to retrieve closed stacks items on Sundays. HoursNew Locations of Donnell Collections and Services (except where noted), new service begins June 2008
The NYPL will be closed
Thursday, 11/26 for Thanksgiving Day Collection highlights include:
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Originally
housed in The New York Public Library's landmark Central Research Library
on Fifth Avenue, the Central Children's Room is a national leader in childrens
services. Today, over 100,000 volumes provide a wealth of material for children
of all ages, and for adults.