NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

The New York Public Library system spans the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island, offering a wide variety of programs for children, their families and other groups. Copies of "Events for Adults/Young Adults" and "Events for Children," published monthly, are available at every branch.

November 2008 marked the return of a circulating children’s library to the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue. The Children’s Center at 42nd Street (in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building) continues NYPL's tradition as a national leader in children's services. The collection offers a wealth of circulating materials for children of all ages, and for adults with an interest in children’s literature, music and media. The collection, services, and facilities include musical CDs, books on CD, video games, and DVDs, and eight PC stations with internet access, available by appointment and reserved for use by children twelve and under.

From intimate readings to large-scale events, programming includes storytelling, musical and theatrical performances, spoken word performances and guest appearances by authors and illustrators.

• Directions: Subway: 4, 5, 6 to Grand Central - 42nd Street; 7 to Fifth Avenue; B, D, F, M to 42nd Street - Bryant Park

• ADA Compliant Restrooms
• Archive
• Disability Access: All public service units of the Library are wheelchair accessible. The Humanities and Social Sciences wheelchair ramp entrance is on 42nd Street.
• Disability Assistance: To ask for assistance, call (917) 275-6975 or e-mail grdref@nypl.org. TTY Reference is available at (212) 930-0950.
• Gift Shops: The Humanities and Social Sciences Library on 42nd Street has a gift shop that favors books and New York City souvenirs (as well as souvenirs of the library itself).
• Public Phone
• Reading Room
• Reference Center
• Tours: Guided tours take place in all research libraries except for the Library for the Performing Arts.