The New York Public Library's Research Centers

With our expansive collections, expert curators and librarians, and a variety of fellowships and learning opportunities, The New York Public Library is an invaluable resource for writers, scholars, students, and creators worldwide.

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Exterior facade of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.

Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street
New York, NY 10018

The New York Public Library’s flagship location, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is renowned for its extraordinary historical collections and its commitment to providing free and equal access to its resources. 

  • Learn more about divisions and research at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Exterior of the Library for the Performing Arts, including a large black sculpture by Alexander Calder in the foreground.

40 Lincoln Center Plaza 
(entrance at 111 Amsterdam between 64th and 65th)
New York, NY 10023

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts houses one of the world's most extensive research collections in the fields of theater, film, dance, music, and recorded sound, as well as a wide array of circulating and reference materials.

  • Learn more about research and divisions at the Library for the Performing Arts.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Exterior of the Schomburg Center, featuring large glass windows and a row of lush green trees.

515 Malcolm X Boulevard 
(135th St and Malcolm X Blvd)
New York, NY 10037

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem is a world-leading cultural institution devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences.

  • Learn more about research and divisions at the Schomburg Center.

Thomas Yoseloff Business Center

Interior of the Thomas Yoseloff Business Center.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
455 Fifth Avenue, Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10016

The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) offers an array of free resources for those interested in personal finance and investing, small business, financial research, and career services. It also provides premium electronic resources and services for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to established businesses seeking expansion, and for job seekers, from entry to executive levels.

  • Learn more about research at the Yoseloff Business Center.