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Did you know? The Library no longer charges late fines! Find out more and plan your visit.
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.
New! Teen Center at Bloomingdale Library
Check out digital resources, tech equipment, art materials, and more at our newly expanded Teen Center. Lead support for Teens 360º is provided by the City of New York. Learn more.
Request a Class Visit or Group Tour
Learn more about the Library’s wide array of free resources, classes, events, and more! Book an in-person or virtual class visit or group tour now.
Featured at Bloomingdale Library
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NYPL After School
Join us for NYPL After School, our free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours, Monday to Thursday, when school is in session. Get homework help from one of our tutors or Teen Reading Ambassadors, plus reading recommendations, fun activities, and even snacks!
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Intensive College and Career Access Network (ICCAN)
Calling all teens! What are your plans after high school? Whether you're working on college applications or trying to figure out what career is best for you, NYPL's College and Career Pathways program is here to help with our Intensive College and Career Access Network (ICCAN)!
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Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group
The Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group has reinstalled its reference collection in the Bloomingdale branch. It is much improved and easy to find near the circulation desk, and you are welcome to browse or use it for research! In addition to extensive files on neighborhood history (Upper West Side to Harlem), cataloged by subject, there is now also a small collection of books on NYC history (also for reference only) donated by NYC historian Peter Salwen.
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Get Event Updates for Bloomingdale Library
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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.
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Study Room
Need a place to study, work or take a small meeting. Book a timeslot to use our Study Room on the 2nd floor.
For Kids
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Open Dramatic Play
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Open Playtime
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Children's Movie Matinee: Coco
Monday, September 25 | 2 PM
For Teens
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Game On!
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Teen Writing Circle
Monday, September 25 | 5 PM -
Game On!
Tuesday, September 26 | 4 PM
For Adults
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Coffee and Canvas
Saturday, September 23 | 10 AM -
Monday Matinee: Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
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Knitting Circle
Monday, September 25 | 5 PM
Current Showcases
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NER BECK: A PORTRAIT GALLERY
Through October 30, 2023Bloomingdale LibraryThis series of photo collages were created by artist/photographer Ner Beck.
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Beck Family Exhibition at Bloomingdale Teen Center: Melinda, Ner & Bobbi Beck
OngoingBloomingdale Library
24/7 Resources
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E-Books & E-Audiobooks
Explore e-books and e-audiobooks available for free from NYPL—from children's books to bestsellers.
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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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From Our Blog
Check out explorations on a wide array of topics, programs, and services across the Library.
About the Library
The Bloomingdale Library is bright, spacious, wheelchair accessible, and houses a general reference collection and borrowing collections for adults and teenagers on the ground floor. The children's collection shares the second floor with an auditorium used for library programs and community meetings.
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