Epiphany Branch Information

Branch History

The Epiphany Branch of The New York Public Library, once part of the Cathedral Library Association founded by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, has served the Gramercy Park-Stuyvesant Town area since 1887. The current Epiphany Branch building, an elegant Carnegie Library, opened on September 29, 1907. It was a major neighborhood cultural and educational source until 1982, when it was closed for nearly two years for an extensive expansion and renovation; the restored library opened on July 16, 1984. Today, the handsome three-story building, fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs, houses adult, young adult, and children's collections. A modern auditorium, available for community group meetings and library programs, is located on the third floor.

Collections & Services

• Book collections for all ages available for borrowing and use in the library
• Videos, books-on-tape, CDs, and DVDs
• Community Information collection
• Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
• Internet access for free public use by appointment

Programs

• Special events for all ages, including films, story hours, picture book hours, theater performances, lectures, and workshops
• Monthly book discussion for adults
• Class visits by appointment

Other Neighborhood Branches

Community Information