Yorkville Library

222 East 79th Street (between Second & Third Aves.)
New York, NY 10021-1295
(212) 744-5824

Not accessible to wheelchairs

Library Manager: Gladys D. Sanders-Valdes

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The Yorkville Branch will be open more hours effective Monday, January 14, while its neighboring branch, 96th Street is closed to facilitate needed improvements.

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The Yorkville Branch of The New York Public Library is considered one of New York's most elegant turn of the century adaptations of Palladian-inspired architecture. Designed by architect James Brown Lord, the branch officially opened on December 13, 1902.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
3:30 p.m.	Origami Tsunami
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3:30 p.m.	Origami Tsunami

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