New York, NY 10009
Day | Hours |
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Monday | 11 AM–7 PM |
Tuesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Sunday | CLOSED |
Discover all the Library has to offer! Visit your local branch for books, Wi-Fi, computers, classes, stimulating and entertaining programs, and much more for all ages.
Did you know? The Library no longer charges late fines! Find out more and plan your visit.
Please note: Due to new Library policy, e-bikes, e-scooters, and electronic transportation devices are not permitted inside any NYPL location. This does not apply to mobility aids.
Now Open! Teen Center at Tompkins Square Library
Check out digital resources, tech equipment, art materials, and more at our newly expanded Teen Center. Lead support for Teens 360º is provided by the City of New York. Learn more.
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Featured at Tompkins Square Library
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Free Homework Help: NYPL After School
NYPL After School at Tompkins Square Library is a free drop-in program for kids aged 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours, Mondays through Thursdays, from 3-6 PM. Join us for homework help from one of our tutors or Teen Reading Ambassadors, reading recommendations, fun writing, STEAM, and enrichment activities! No need to register—just show up! Everything is free. Audience: Children, School Age (5-12 years)
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Free English Classes
The New York Public Library offers free English language instruction for adults, with ESOL classes offered online or in-person, and in-person literacy classes. Currently available at nine sites in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, including Tompkins Square. For more information, call 212-714-8420.
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STEAM Discovery Kits
Build, code, and stargaze with STEAM Discovery Kits! Available to borrow from Tompkins Square and select other branches, these multimedia kits introduce kids and tweens to robotics, astronomy, engineering, coding, and more. Click for more information.
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For Kids
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Baby Karaoke
Friday, March 29 | 11:30 AM -
Help us build our Community!
Friday, March 29 | 3:30 PM -
Baby Lapsit Storytime
Monday, April 1 | 11:30 AM
For Teens
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DIY Teen/Tween Craft Program: Coffee Filter Butterfly Craft (In-Person)
Tuesday, April 2 | 3:30 PM -
DIY Teen/Tween Take Home Craft Kit: April Themed Coloring Page Kit
Wednesday, April 3 | 3:30 PM -
Teen Video Game Day
Wednesday, April 3 | 4 PM
For Adults
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We Speak NYC Conversation Group
Friday, March 29 | 10:30 AM -
Understanding Your Child’s IEP || 了解孩子的 IEP
Monday, April 1 | 10 AM -
Tompkins Square Library (Monthly) Adult Book Group
Tuesday, April 2 | 5:30 PM
Current Showcases
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Art Exhibit: Lily Annabelle, "Goodbye to the Brick and Mortar"
Through March 29, 2024Tompkins Square Library
More Library 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 Tompkins Square Branch of The New York Public Library has been serving residents of Manhattan's Lower East Side since 1904. Opening in 1887 as the Fifth Street Branch of the Aguilar Free Library, the branch relocated three times before moving to its present site facing Tompkins Square Park. Traditionally, Tompkins Square has served varied ethnic populations, including German, Italian, Jewish, Polish, and Ukrainian, and, since the 1960s, a thriving arts community.
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