New York Society Library

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Time Out says

Tue May 3 2011

Founded in 1754, the New York Society Library is the oldest book lender in the city. Today, its holds 300,000 volumes, as well as exhibits and public events in its Italianate townhouse on the Upper East Side.

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Address:
New York Society Library 53 E 79th St
Upper East Side
New York

Cross Street:
between Madison and Park Aves
Venue phone:
212-288-6900
Venue website:
nysoclib.org
Opening hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9am–5pm; Tue, Thu 9am–7pm; Sun 1–5pm
Transport:
Subway: 6 to 77th St
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1. New York Society Library
  - 53 E 79th St
    Upper East Side
    New York
  - 212-288-6900
  - nysoclib.org
  - 40.776340,-73.961440

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