Book Drops

The Library offers universal returns - most circulating material (such as books and DVDs) can be returned to any open New York Public Library location in the Bronx, Manhattan or Staten Island, except the Schomburg Center and The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Likewise, pickup of holds may take place at any Library location with the exception of Schomburg and the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. 

Manhattan

Outdoor Book Drops Open After Hours

• 96th Street
• Battery Park City
• Epiphany
• Hamilton Grange
• Kips Bay
• Riverside
• Roosevelt Island
• Seward Park (Temporarily closed for building improvements)

Outdoor Book Drops Open 24/7

• Columbus
• Morningside Heights

Bronx

Outdoor Book Drops Open After Hours

• Allerton
• Baychester
• City Island
• Clason's Point
• Grand Concourse
• Pelham Bay
• Soundview 
• Tremont

Outdoor Book Drops Open 24/7

• Jerome Park
• Kingsbridge
• Mosholu
• Parkchester (Temporarily closed for building improvements)
• Spuyten Duyvil

Staten Island

Outdoor Book Drops Open After Hours

• South Beach

Outdoor Book Drops Open 24/7

• Dongan Hills
• Great Kills
• Huguenot Park
• Mariners Harbor
• New Dorp
• St George Library Center
• Stapleton
• Todt Hill-Westerleigh
• Tottenville 
• Richmondtown

Updated May 17, 2023