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New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center

40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023-7498
(212) 870-1630

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  • Lincoln Center at 50: an exhibition examining the evolution and influence of America's first performing arts center.

  • The Reserve Film and Video Collection is now open! More than 6,000 16mm films, 5,000 VHS videocassettes, and 1,000 DVDs.

  • Explore the Song Index: over 40,000 songs ranging from Broadway show tunes to pop and jazz standards.

  • New! Debussy’s Les Papillons, facsimile/transcription from the Music Division’s autograph manuscript.

  • Abecedarium: an online exhibit that reflects on the history, geography and culture of NYC through 26 unusual words.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts houses one of the worlds most extensive combination of circulating, reference, and rare archival collections in its field. These materials are available free of charge, along with a wide range of special programs, including exhibitions, seminars, and performances. An essential resource for everyone with an interest in the arts--whether professional or amateur--the Library is known particularly for its prodigious collections of non-book materials such as historic recordings, videotapes, autograph manuscripts, correspondence, sheet music, stage designs, press clippings, programs, posters and photographs. Contact us!