
Explore the Library with Bloomberg Connects
Discover the Library and delve deeper into our world-renowned research collections, diverse exhibitions, and accessible resources with our digital guides on Bloomberg Connects. Use the free app or web version to explore the Library on site, or from anywhere!
New! The Library now offers three digital guides. Explore:
- The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
- The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
- The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Available in español (Spanish) and 中文 (Chinese), plus more languages via automated translation.
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Explore our landmark research center on 42nd Street—plus, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), our largest lending library, across Fifth Avenue.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Delve into one of the most extensive research collections in the fields of theater, film, dance, music, and recorded sound in the world, located at Lincoln Center.
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Discover one of the world’s leading institutions devoted to African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences, located in Harlem.
Discover These Features & More on the App
Explore everything from audio tours and video series to in-depth exhibition guides and history highlights on Bloomberg Connects.
Featured Audio Guide: The Library’s Treasures
Explore the 250+ objects on display in the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures; listen to the audio guide (available with verbal descriptions), hosted by actress, playwright, and Library Lion Anna Deavere Smith; and learn how the exhibition came to life.

Behind-the-Scenes Videos
Dive into the inner workings of the Library with our video series. Get a closer look at exhibition items with curators and librarians, hear from writers who have conducted research at NYPL, see where the collections are stored, and more.
Collection & Exhibition Highlights
Experience current exhibitions and take a look at more fascinating objects from NYPL’s research collections.

Library History, Legacy & Resources
Learn more about the Library, how to start your own research journey using our collections, and ways to stay connected.

Privacy Notice
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