Webster Branch, The New York Public Library NYPL

Webster Branch, The New York Public Library NYPL Founded as the Webster Free Library, it was named after Charles B. The branch opened to the public on October 24, 1906.

Among the oldest libraries in New York City, the Webster Branch has a history that can be traced back to 1893, before its incorporation into The New York Public Library Branch system. Webster, who donated the building on East 76th Street where the library was originally located. The current site on 78th Street and York Avenue was designed by architects Babb, Cook & Willard and was constructed from

funds donated to New York by Andrew Carnegie. The three story facility houses an adult, young adult, and children's collection. While the branch originally served a predominantly Czech immigrant population in the early part of the century, it now serves a diverse community of New Yorkers on the Upper East Side.

Please note Webster Branch is closed today, June 25.
06/25/2025

Please note Webster Branch is closed today, June 25.

The members of NYPL's Romance Committee have chosen what we think are some of the best romance novels, both recently pub...
02/11/2022

The members of NYPL's Romance Committee have chosen what we think are some of the best romance novels, both recently published and classics, that we return to again and again. Check out the list!

Classics, contemporary, LGBTQ, historicals, sci-fi/fantasy, thrillers—these books still have the power to make us smile or catch our breath.

Coming Soon via 53rd Street Library NYPL:What's Your Type: Examining Joseph Campbell and Character Archetypes Today!Join...
02/08/2022

Coming Soon via 53rd Street Library NYPL:

What's Your Type: Examining Joseph Campbell and Character Archetypes Today!

Join Writer/Producer Steele Filipek and Librarian Gregory Stall for an online series of six weekly presentations each focusing on the narrative archetypes described by mythologist Joseph Campbell in his landmark text, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Campbell's work has gained recognition in Hollywood as an influence on the Star Wars and Lord of the Rings productions as well as the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Register here: https://rb.gy/g4ldbq

Here are the top checkouts of 2021!
12/21/2021

Here are the top checkouts of 2021!

As we say goodbye to 2021, The New York Public Library is continuing its annual tradition of bringing you the most checked out books of the year. Though it has been another challenging year, we have been delighted to welcome book lovers safely back to branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten...

While supplies last!
12/20/2021

While supplies last!

Did you know Nella Larsen was an NYPL Librarian?
12/03/2021

Did you know Nella Larsen was an NYPL Librarian?

The Schomburg Center holds archival materials of Nella Larsen and The New York Public Library provides access to media that allows readers to explore Larsen’s work and legacy.

11/10/2021

All units of NYPL will be closed tomorrow, November 11

10/27/2021

Hey teens! There's one more spot in our Screen Printing program happening this Friday! Grab it now!

10/22/2021

Late Opening: The Library will open at 12 PM on Monday, Oct 25

Address

1465 York Avenue
New York, NY
10075

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12122885049

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