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Discover Books with Shelf Help
Don’t know what you're looking for? Try Shelf Help, NYPL’s new personalized book-selection service! Tell us your reading interests and our librarians will pick five books for you and have them sent to your branch for pickup!
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People of all ages can engage with the Library through our online classes, programs, book clubs, and more.
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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.
For Kids
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Family Storytime at Riverside
Thursday, May 19 | 11:15 AM -
Outdoor Family Storytime
Tuesday, May 24 | 10:30 AM -
Outdoor Family Storytime
Tuesday, May 24 | 11:15 AM
For Teens
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Virtual Comic Making Class Using Pixton
Thursday, June 2 | 3 PM -
Virtual Comics Chat
Thursday, June 16 | 3 PM -
Virtual Urban Safari for Teens
Tuesday, July 12 | 4 PM
For Adults
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E-book Assistance
Thursday, May 19 | 2 PM -
Riverside Knitting and Crocheting Circle
Saturday, May 21 | 10 AM -
E-book Assistance
Thursday, May 26 | 2 PM
Current Showcases
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Stephen Galiczynski: Monochromatic Abstracts & More
OngoingRiverside LibraryStephen Galiczynski, who's had many shows at several of the NYPL Manhattan Branches, is back at the Riverside Branch to showcase his…
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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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About the Library
The Riverside branch dates to 1897, when the Riverside Association donated its small collection to the New York Free Circulating Library. It has since evolved into a modern library located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
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