NYPL Riverside Library

NYPL Riverside Library The Riverside branch dates to 1897, when the Riverside Association donated its small collection to the New York Free Circulating Library.

It has since evolved into a modern library located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. In 1897, the Riverside Association gave its small collection of books to the New York Free Circulating Library. Just four years later, Riverside became a branch of The New York Public Library and, in 1905, moved in at 190 Amsterdam Avenue, a building constructed with funds from Andrew Carnegie. The branch remained there for nearly 87 years, the last 23 in a modern building that replaced the old one at the same site. In September 1992, the Riverside Branch re-opened in a new building at 127 Amsterdam Avenue. The main floor holds the adult collection, including print and non-print materials. The second floor is a combined Children's and Young Adult space.

All locations will be closed Saturday Sept. 5 to Monday Sept. 7 for the weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday Sept. 8 fo...
09/04/2026

All locations will be closed Saturday Sept. 5 to Monday Sept. 7 for the weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday Sept. 8 for normal business hours. Art credit: Magnific

08/20/2026

The Riverside Library will have a delayed opening at 2 p.m. today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

08/18/2026

The Riverside Library will be closed on Wednesday August 19. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Teens, do you love , , & ? The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is accepting applications from high ...
08/12/2026

Teens, do you love , , & ? The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is accepting applications from high school students to join their free Teen Theater Ensemble for the 2026-27 school year. Deadline to apply is Aug. 28. For more info, visit tinyurl.com/LPAteentheaterapplication2026.

The ‘NYC Neighborhood Passport’ is still available at Riverside Library in bilingual English/Spanish and English/Chinese...
07/10/2026

The ‘NYC Neighborhood Passport’ is still available at Riverside Library in bilingual English/Spanish and English/Chinese while supplies last. Ask for one at our front desk!

El "Pasaporte de Barrio de Nueva York" todavía está disponible en la Biblioteca Riverside hasta agotar existencias. ¡Pídelo en la recepción!

免费的「纽约市邻里护照」在河畔图书馆仍可领取，送完即止。去前台问一下吧！

All NYPL The New York Public Library locations will be closed Friday July 3 to Sunday July 5 for , except for the New Y...
06/27/2026

All NYPL The New York Public Library locations will be closed Friday July 3 to Sunday July 5 for , except for the New York Public Library Research library. We will reopen on Monday July 6 for normal business hours. Art credit: Magnific

All NYPL The New York Public Library locations will be closed this Friday, June 19, for the holiday. We will reopen on...
06/16/2026

All NYPL The New York Public Library locations will be closed this Friday, June 19, for the holiday. We will reopen on Saturday June 20 for normal business hours.

Congrats to the New York Knicks on their amazing win over the weekend. Here's a fun basketball reading list to continue ...
06/16/2026

Congrats to the New York Knicks on their amazing win over the weekend. Here's a fun basketball reading list to continue the celebrations! Go, New York, go! 🏀🏆🗽

Cheer on the New York Knicks with these engaging reads for all ages!

06/10/2026

All NYPL The New York Public Library locations will have a delayed opening at noon today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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, love ? Join us tomorrow, June 2, at 3:30 p.m. for a manga workshop with professional comics creator Ivan Velez, plus...
06/01/2026

, love ? Join us tomorrow, June 2, at 3:30 p.m. for a manga workshop with professional comics creator Ivan Velez, plus snacks, trivia and giveaways.

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127 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY
10023

Opening Hours

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

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(212) 870-1810

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