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Discover more ways to engage with the Library, including exhibitions, programs, educational resources, how to begin your research journey, and much more.

  • Explore the Library’s Treasures

    The Polonsky Exhibition features more than 250 extraordinary items, which together tell the stories of people, places, and moments spanning 4,000 years.

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  • Discover the Collections

    The Library is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and creators here in New York and worldwide. With more than 46 million objects in our research collections and the unparalleled expertise of our librarians, anyone can find what they need for their work—for free. All you need is a library card.

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  • Get a Library Card

    Your library card is your key to unlocking everything the Library has to offer. Visit the reference desk on the third floor of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building or fill out an application online.

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  • Join Us: LIVE from NYPL

    The Library’s premier cultural series, LIVE from NYPL, presents talks and performances from curators, writers, and artists, bringing to life the ideas and objects in the exhibition.

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  • Shop the Library

    Visit the brand-new Library Shop on the first floor of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building or online to find books, gifts, and more for bibliophiles and literature lovers of all ages.

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  • Support the Library

    Become a Friend of the Library today and enjoy exclusive benefits, including special discounts at the Library Shop, invitations to members-only events such as our annual Holiday Open House, and more.

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