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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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Explore All Online Classes & Events
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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Baby Lapsit
Monday, December 23 | 11:30 AM -
Preschool Storytime and Craft
Monday, December 23 | 4 PM -
Live Virtual Toddler Storytime
Tuesday, December 24 | 11 AM
For Teens
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Animonday!
Monday, December 23 | 4 PM -
College Drop-In Question Hour
Thursday, December 26 | 4 PM -
Virtual Book Tasting
Friday, December 27 | 3 PM
For Adults
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Art Atelier
Thursday, December 26 | 4 PM -
Movies at 53rd:Twisters
Friday, December 27 | 2 PM
Current Showcases
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Mai La Thai: The Light Thereafter
Ongoing53rd Street LibraryMai La Thai is an award-winning interdisciplinary artist and photographer. Her accolades include FIrst Place in the 2019 PDN…
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
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About the Library
The 53rd Street branch of The New York Public Library is a bright, inviting oasis of books and learning in the center of Midtown Manhattan.
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