Upper East Side
New York City's oldest library (founded 1754) is a membership-based sanctuary housed in a stunning Italianate townhouse, but overwhelmingly negative reviews cite accessibility issues and an unwelcoming vibe for non-members.
Tips
June 20 at 11:30am
Step inside New York's oldest cultural institution, where George Washington once borrowed books. This exclusive tour unlocks the members-only New York Society Library, from wood-paneled writers' rooms to the rare book archive in a 1917 Italianate townhouse.
Upper East SideOpens Thursday at 9:00 AM
New York City's oldest library (founded 1754) is a membership-based sanctuary housed in a stunning Italianate townhouse, but overwhelmingly negative reviews cite accessibility issues and an unwelcoming vibe for non-members.
Tips
June 20 at 11:30am
Step inside New York's oldest cultural institution, where George Washington once borrowed books. This exclusive tour unlocks the members-only New York Society Library, from wood-paneled writers' rooms to the rare book archive in a 1917 Italianate townhouse.