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Kips Bay Library

446 Third Avenue (at E. 31st St.)
New York, NY 10016-6025
(212) 683-2520
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Fully accessible to wheelchairs

Library Manager: Kaydene Humphrey

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The Kips Bay Branch of The New York Public Library opened in 1972, replacing two former libraries: St. Gabriel's and Nathan Straus. Designed by the award-winning architect, Giorgio Cavaglieri, it was one of the first branches to be built fully accessible to people who use wheelchairs. The branch is named after a 17th-century farmer, Jacobus Kip, whose farm extended from Second Avenue and 35th Street to the bay that came to bear his name.

Upcoming Events

Today
2:00 pm Ludlow & Broome By Ruthy Rosen
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
3:30 pm "Curious George Saves the Day!"
Thursday, March 25, 2010
3:30 pm Reading Aloud
Friday, March 26, 2010
3:30 pm Storytelling @ the Library.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
2:00 pm "Family Fun Day."

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