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The New York Public Library features more than 6 million items in its circulating collections. Search the NYPL catalog for everything from books, e-books, and audiobooks to music and movies.

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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, …

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This $50 million dollar, state-of-the-art, 78,000 square-foot center is NYPL's first green library, and was presented with the LEED Silver Certification Award in 2007 by the U.S. Green Building Council. Click …

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On nypl.org, visitors can browse the Library’s immense collections, download e-books, and view more than 900,000 items from our award-winning Digital Collections.

Discover Book Lists, Research Tips & More Recommendations from NYPL Staff Not sure what to read next? Explore expert-curated lists filled with must-read books across all genres. Or take a deep dive …