Reviews of New York Public Library for the Performing Arts (Library)

Marta Wyngaard

It is a great place to study, read, write, attend classes, exhibitions , learn something new. I also like that this particular library specializes in arts and performing arts. This Summer when I went to NYC, I took my sister that teaches the history of dance in Argentina, and she liked the selection of books. As usual, when in NYC, I will come back to visit one of my favorite libraries.

Suz Sims-Fletcher

What a treasure. Not only are there changing exhibits related to performing arts, but the stacks and other available materials seems to be unparalleled. Super bonus: they have free programs!

junping Yi

(Translated by Google) very convenient (Original) 　很方便

Jam Yoo

This library is free to enter and all you need to do is to get your bag checked. The headphones are 1 dollar each for he computers. You have to have a New York public library card to use the computers. But the computers are free to use. Tu necessites reservar to use the computer. The staff is very nice and the library is very quiet and helpful. The library cafe is called Amy’s bread cafes it’s a small kiosk which has pastries coffee lunches like soup and sandwiches and chips. My favorite chip is the zesty jalapeño chips and a mini snickerdoodle cookie!

Joseph Mcmanus

It has everything I need, and the performances in the auditorium are superb.

Stephen Harris

One of if not the largest performing arts library in the world. They have books, DVD's, VHS, and musical scores.

Justin Lee Miller

I’ve used this library for the last 20 years of my professional career. It is great for any artist who wants to do research and get access to materials without spending a fortune.

Ken Rubin

excellent collection and exhibits, for free. check it out while at Lincoln center.

Ulrick Lai

Excellent place to work or meet

Jayson Hartly

Clean, beautiful, a great place to study and listen to music.

Nguyen Manh Tuan

This is a nice place to sit down and work

Sarah Caroline Billings

Great space and information (if you can find it). Half of the staff are wonderful and helpful, and the other half don’t want a single human being to ask them a question. Ever. The piece of music I wanted was said online to be available. With about 15 librarians help, it still could not be found. 2 hours of searching and they decided the 2 copies of the piece were probably “misshelved” or someone moved it. ;(

Nosson Oirich

This library is the best New York Public Library. If you need to study or do work, this is the perfect place to be with the wide areas to work and such quiet. I come here every day after school for homework. Public use to desktops, printers and more. Always a free concert there. There is a wide variety of books, cd's, and DVD's. Wifi fast and good. Large Archive. Always bring a bite to eat at Amy's cafe. Superior to Riverside Branch. Always visit their interesting exhibits. A few things to note: - Amy's Cafe is really expensive, so don't buy food there. - Third Floor assistance isn't that good and there are limits of what you can bring in and you have to check everything. - Your bags will be checked as you leave and enter the building. Amazing Library!!!

Evan Bando

I have no doubt the Sesame exhibit was much appreciated by parents and children from one to ninety-two. But in my opinion holding such an exhibit in an otherwise excellent library was a bad idea. For months now droves of children and their approving parents have been screaming, crying and babbling (as healthy children do) in sections of the library where people are engaged in activities they assume are appropriate for an adult library and therefore expect a reasonably quiet environment in which to do it. The front lobby at times is a miserable echo-chamber that, due to an astonishingly stupid double-floor open mezzanine design, invades the large "work" section on the second floor unimpeded. Even worse, in the section of the library where they sell coffee and baked goods, parents bring their children and allow them to scream and cry and run around like its a day care center. The managers at the library need to decide if the coffee area where people mostly work and treat like a library has any rules whatsoever. When they do decide on this they need to post those rules immediately.

Annabelle Han

Best library for musicians!

Dashon Burton

Gloriously quiet research area on the third floor. Almost every time I've been here, lots of open space with plenty of plugs.

Lisa Kim

I really appreciate the NYPL. Living in nyc, I do not have enough space to buy books. It has extremely great staff and books. They even have a special library card. I support 120%. Hope they get the support for what they need.

Makeda Hampton

One star for AWFUL customer service. Each time I have come to study, I've encountered miserable and very rude security from the entrance and a rude Indian at the circulation desk. The library itself is wonderful, but I'm not spending my time in a space with toxic people. Just an unfortunate heads up...don't expect to be greeted with kindness.

Nathalya Petsch

Place very cool

MusicMan Reviewer

Most amazing place for a music teacher. I am going to come back and spend a week.

Al Heyward

Great research material.

G Aquino

Nice multi-function public space with a library full of performance art references and resources, a small auditorium for live performances, art exhibits, and a cafeteria. The Broadway and West End exhibit has lots of interesting trivia and pieces from well-loved shows such as Chorus Line and The Lion King.

Alec Farber

Clean library, good for working, great collections. Computers are relatively clean. The second floor laptop area can get loud.

Jordan Axelrod

The NYPL for the Performing Arts is great for art enthusiast. The DVD collection is vast and you will have no trouble finding a classic to watch. The Theater on Film and Tape Archive gives you the incredible opportunity to see past Broadway shows. You can spend hours browsing and searching in this unique library.

Maxwell Granitz

Without a doubt, this gorgeous locale is both my favorite NYPL branch and my favorite place to get work done. Clean, typically quiet, and beautiful inside and out.

michael cappelle

This library is the best ever. There is this little tree with pillows, and me and my friends go there all the time and just chill and talk.

Mg 0

Calm, peaceful, welcoming library with helpful staff and rotating thematic art exhibitions that are worthwhile to check out. The exhibitions are related to the library’s raison d’être—the performing arts. I’ve seen one of Al Hirschfeld’s drawings (caricatures), one on Rodgers and Hammerstein and their musicals, and will be going back for more. Also : the stacks of DVDs (what a film selection !) and CDs, if you have a player.

Saras Asnani

one of the better nyc public libraries !

Linus Yu

Nice place to study, drink some coffee, and explore Leonard Bernstein’s life&music.

jerome lande

Endless selection of DVD's and CD'S.

Paul Nocera

This is a peculiar gem in the NYPublic Library system. You've got higher security than most branches, and more stringent rules for food and drink in the reading area. Yet it's the only branch I know of with a Cafe right inside. Also the Performing arts Media resources are all here and I always find a seat and place to setup my laptop when I need it.

Derek Martin

I love this library - so many good music books. I have not had the chance to examine the collections for other arts, but I bet there is a lot on offer for them as well. Truly an amazing resource for the people of this city.

Matt Falber

The Performing Arts Library is one of our city's treasures. Any performing artist should come here and comb through the music, the scripts, and there recordings. There's no end to what you can find and learn.

Kaori N

Quiet, great place to concentrate with lots of archives for the arts.

Bruce Qua

Extraordinary collection of reference material on the Performing Arts: dance, music, opera, and theater, including books, audio and video recordings, sheet music.

Morgan Jiang

(Translated by Google) Come take a photo. Cheese! C......C (Original) 來拍照了。 Cheese! C……C

Mr XP

Impressive collections of music recordings. A must visit for music lovers.

Kyle Stewart

The whole Lincoln Center Area is really nice, so this place receives that good atmosphere - I go here for the movies, and they have a really good selection.

Rishabh Singh

Even if you have no interest in performing arts, the study areas on the second floor are superb!

David M. Lite-Ingunza

Excellent place to work or meet. Enter through the plaza right next to the opera house. 2nd floor tables with electrical sockets. Computers available to rent. Public copy machines available.

Anthony Jaswinski

Nice vibe but often too many crazy old freaks being too loud and obnoxious Millineals with their coffees and tech pretending to write the next great novel. I finally checked out and got a small office

Jasmine H

nice place to sit and relax and have lunch nice water fountain Tain

Justyna Kleszczewska

Lovely library. I just wish the restrooms were cleaned better

Gjergj Camaj

Great!

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(Translated by Google) Gordon Burn shaft design! (Original) 고든 번 샤프트의 설계작!

Ali Raza

Good

Mauricio Vidal da Silva

The best place, the second floor is really Nice.

center gravity

It is my favorite place in manhattan. I can read scores whatever and they provide free wifi. Desk and chair are wonderful to learn.

Adrian H

This is by far my favorite place in NYC to go to to get work done! Huge wooden desk, plenty of outlets, clean and quiet environment, fast-free reliable wifi connection...It has all the essentials for an A+++ spot to study for test prep or work on your laptop. I wish it was open earlier and closed later weekly.

Stephen Chase

Best library for the performing arts!!