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Library Closings

Holiday Closings

  • July 4 (Independence Day)
  • August 31 - September 2 (Labor Day)
  • October 14 (Columbus Day)
  • November 11 (Veterans Day)
  • November 28 (Thanksgiving Day)
  • December 25 (Christmas Day)

Other Closings

Bronx

Eastchester Library

  • The Eastchester Branch will be closed on 06/25/2013 to facilitate technology upgrades. All materials currently due on that date, or awaiting pickup on our holdshelf will be extended by two days. Normal hours of operation wll resume on 06/26/2013.

Parkchester Library

  • The Parkchester Library will be closed on 07/02/2013 to facilitate technology upgrades. All materials currently due on that date, or awaiting pickup on our holdshelf will be extended by two days. Our book drop will remain open. Normal hours of operation will resume on 07/03/2013.

Soundview Library

  • The Soundview Library will temporarily be closed from June 3, 2013 - July 1, 2013 to facilitate Branch improvements.

    During this period we encourage you to visit the following nearby branches:

    CASTLE HILL LIBRARY- 947 Castle Hill Avenue (718-824-3838)

    CLASON'S POINT LIBRARY- 1215 Morrison Avenue (718-842-1235)

    PARKCHESTER LIBRARY- 1985 Westchester Avenue (718-829-7830)

    All holds originally set for pickup at our branch will be delivered to the Clason's Point library for the duration of our closing.

Manhattan

96th Street Library

  • The Ninety-Sixth Street Branch will close down temporarily to facilitate the installation of new equipment needed for heating and cooling of the branch. The branch will reopen in the fall. The outdoor drop box will remain open while the branch is closed.

    While construction is being done, we encourage you to visit the following nearby branches, which have had their public service hours increased:

    YORKVILLE — 222 East 79th St. (between 2nd and 3rd Ave)
    Mon 10-7, Tue 10-7, Wed 10-7, Thu 10-7, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-5

    AGUILAR — 174 East 110th St. (between 3rd and Lexington Ave)

    All holds originally set for pickup at our branch will be delivered to the Yorkville Library for the duration of our closing. See information on selecting an alternative pickup location.

Columbus Library

  • The Columbus Branch will be temporarily closed beginning June 3rd 2013, to facilitate upgrades to its heating and cooling systems. The branch will reopen in September 2013. While construction is being complete, we encourage you to visit the following nearby branches: Riverside - 127 Amsterdam Avenue ( at West 65th Street) Mon 11-7, Tue 10-6, Wed 11-7, Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-5.
    58th Street - 127 East 58th Street ( Between Park and Lexington Avenues) Mon 11-7, Tue 10-6, Wed 11-7, Thu 10-6, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-5. All holds originally set for pickup at our branch will be delivered to the 58th Street branch library for the duration of our closing.

Donnell Library Center

  • As of August 30, 2008, The Donnell Library Center is closed. Please visit one of the other branches of The New York Public Library.

New Amsterdam Library

  • The New Amsterdam Branch Library will be closed from June 17 - 22 to facilitate Branch improvements. During this period we encourage you to use the Battery Park Library at 175 North End Avenue or the Chatham Square Park Library at 33 East Broadway. We will reopen for regular service on Monday, June 24th at 11:00 a.m.

Washington Heights Library

  • The Washington Heights Library is projected to reopen in late 2013 after a major renovation.