New York, NY 10019
Day | Hours |
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Monday | 10 AM–7 PM |
Tuesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
Wednesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
Thursday | 10 AM–7 PM |
Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Sunday | CLOSED |
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Please note: Due to new Library policy, e-bikes, e-scooters, and electronic transportation devices are not permitted inside any NYPL location. This does not apply to mobility aids.
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Find Community Support Resources
During these challenging times, the Library is here to help our communities to find the resources they need.
For Kids
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Coloring for babies and toddlers
Tuesday, March 19 | 10:30 AM -
Family Storytime at Columbus
Tuesday, March 19 | 11 AM -
NYPL After School
Tuesday, March 19 | 3 PM
For Adults
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Columbus March Book Discussion
Wednesday, March 20 | 5:30 PM -
Columbus March Classic Movie
Thursday, March 21 | 11 AM -
Columbus March Movie Matinee
Friday, March 22 | 1 PM
24/7 Resources
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E-Books & E-Audiobooks
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Additional E-Materials & Databases
Discover bestselling magazines, world newspapers, streaming classical and world music, and more from home with your library card.
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Digital Collections
Search thousands of digitized items, including historic prints, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.
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About the Library
The Columbus Branch of The New York Public Library has been a center for education in the multiethnic, working-class neighborhood of Clinton since the branch opened in 1909. The branch has a TechConnect computer lab on the lower level that provides free weekday computer classes conducted by trained professionals.
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