Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Libraries in the New York Area
Here's a list of all of the libraries in Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, and Suffolk counties and their adjusted hours and offerings due to coronavirus.
Get kid-friendly activities sent to you!
Get the Best Family Activities
Center Moriches Free Public Library
235 Main Street, Center Moriches
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-8:30pm; Saturday, 9:30am-5pm
Curbside hours: Monday-Friday, 11am-7pm; Saturday, 11am-4pm (they don’t do curbside in inclement weather)
What to Know: Offering curbside services, using a locker system. Tentatively opening with limited services (grab and go) on July 6.
Central Islip Public Library
33 Hawthorne Ave, Central Islip
What to Know: Closed until further notice
Cold Spring Harbor Library
95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-9pm; Friday & Saturday, 9:30am-5pm
What to Know: Open for drop-off and pickup services, masks and social distancing are required.
Commack Public Library
18 Hauppauge Road, Commack
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-7pm; Friday, 9am-6pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm
What to Know: Open for curbside services and limited indoor access.
Comsewogue Public Library
170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
What to Know: Offering curbside services, call or use their website’s online catalogue to place a hold.
Connetquot Public Library
760 Ocean Ave, Bohemia
Hours: Curbside Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm
What to Know: Offering curbside services, you can place a hold on items using the library’s online catalog.
Copiague Memorial Public Library
50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague
Hours: Curbside: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
What to Know: Offering contactless curbside delivery, you can place a hold on an item by calling ahead.
Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
27550 Main Road, P.O. Box 935
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6pm; Saturday, 9:30am-1pm
What to Know: Open with limited services and hours, you can browse materials, use their computer, print, scan, copy, fax, and make service appointments, masks are required in the library, via Facebook, still offering curbside services for those not comfortable coming in the building.
Deer Park Public Library
44 Lake Ave, Deer Park
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-9pm; Friday, 9am-6pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm
What to Know: Offering curbside services.
East Hampton Library
159 Main Street, East Hampton
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 1pm-5pm
What to Know: Offering curbside services, request items by filling out the Google form linked on their website.
East Islip Public Library
381 East Main Street, East Islip
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-9pm; Friday, 9am-6pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm
What to Know: Offering delivery of items to patrons at a scheduled pickup time.
Elwood Public Library
1929 Jericho Turnpike, Elwood
Hours: (Regular Hours) Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-9pm; Friday & Saturday, 9:30am-5pm; Sunday, 1pm-5pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup, you can place a hold on items online and call a librarian for assistance.
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Address: 120 Main Street, Setauket
Hours: (pickups are by appointment) Regular hours – Monday-Friday, 9:30-9pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm
What to Know: Front door pickup
Fishers Island Library
988 Oriental Ave P.O. Box 366, Fishers Island
Hours: Regular Hours: Monday & Friday, 1pm-5pm; Wednesday, 1pm-6pm; Saturday, 9am-12pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup. During the week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday), make a request over the phone or through email from 9am-11am so that the requests can be picked up later that day from 2pm-5pm. On Wednesday and Saturday, make requests between 9am-10:30am so that the pickups can be made from 11am-12pm.
Floyd Memorial Library
539 First Street, Greenport
Hours: Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-8pm; Saturday, 9:30am-5pm; Sunday, 1pm-5pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup, you can place a hold online or over the phone.
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
600 South Service Road, Dix Hills (Chestnut Hill Location);
510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville (Melville Branch)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-9pm; Saturday, 9:30am-5pm
What to Know: Library has started a limited reopening with a maximum 25% percent occupancy, still offering curbside pickup.
Hampton Bays Public Library
52 Ponquogue Ave, Hampton Bays
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-1pm & 4pm-7pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm; 2pm-5pm
What to Know: Offering curbside services and phone reference, you can reserve items online, via Facebook.
Hampton Library in Bridgehampton
2478 Main Street, P.O. Box 3025, Bridgehampton
Hours: (phone reference times) Monday-Thursday, 10am-9pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sundays, 1pm-5pm (curbside time) Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup, call, chat, or email to place holds.
Harborfields Public Library
31 Broadway, Greenlawn
Hours: Pickups available Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-4pm
What to Know: Offering curbside services and open for limited indoor service
Hauppauge Public Library
1373 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-9pm; Saturday, 9:30am-5pm; Sunday, 1-9pm; Curbside hours: 3-7pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup of materials, you can place a hold through the library’s online catalog, calling the library, or emailing the library, you can also print and pick up documents, the library will waive charges for print outs temporarily.
Huntington Public Library
338 Main Street, Huntington (main location);
1335 New York Ave, Huntington Station (Station Brach)
Hours: Staff is in the building Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm; Saturdays 9am-5pm
What to Know: Offering curbside services.
Islip Public Library
71 Monell Ave, Islip
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday, 11am-3pm; Wednesday, 11am-7pm; Friday, 11am-5pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup, call the library to place an order, wear a mask on library property.
John Jermain Memorial Library
201 Main Street, Sag Harbor
Hours: Pickup times: Tuesday-Friday, 12:30pm-5:30pm & Saturday, 11am-4pm
Regular Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 10am-7pm; Thursday, 10am-9pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 1-5pm
What to Know: Offering Plaza Pickup, patrons can reserve items through the library’s online catalog, over the phone, or through email.
Lindenhurst Memorial Library
1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst
Hours: Monday, 9am-7pm; Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup, you can place a hold on items through their online catalog, the online chat feature on their website, over the phone, or through email
Longwood Public Library
800 Middle County Road, Middle Island
Hours: Curbside available: Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup, you can place a hold through the online catalog, the chat feature on their website, over the phone, or through email.
Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library
407 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley
Hours: Regular hours Monday-Thursday, 9am-9pm; Friday, 9am-6pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, Noon-4pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup, you can reserve items through the library’s online catalog.
Mattituck-Laurel Library
13900 Main Road, Mattituck
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm;
Senior Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:15-10am
What to Know: Library is open for limited services, patrons can enter the library briefly to browse items, use the copier/fax machines, use the public computers for up to 30 minutes, all patrons in the library are required to wear a mask. Lobby pick up is still running.
Middle County Public Library
101 Eastwood Boulevard, Centereach (Centereach branch);
575 Middle County Road, Selden (Selden Branch)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-9pm; 9:30am-5pm
Curbside pickup – Monday-Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 10am-4pm
What to Know: Library will reopen with limited services on July 8th, patrons can use computers for up to 30 minutes, browse limited collections, check out materials, use the scanner, fax, and photocopiers, and return larger items, patrons must wear a mask. Curbside pickup is still available.
Montauk Library
871 Montauk Highway, Montauk
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup, you can request items through the Google form on the library’s website.
North Babylon Public Library
815 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
What to Know: Library is open for patrons only with limited services, masks are required on library premises. Curbside pickup is still available, you can place holds on items over the phone or through email.
North Shore Public Library
250 Route 25A, Shoreham
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 1-5pm
What to Know: Offering library books and movies to go, call the library to reserve an item.
Northport-East Northport Public Library
151 Laurel Ave., Northport (main location);
185 Larkfield Road, East Northport (East Northport Branch)
Hours: Regular Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm.
What to Know: Curbside pickup is available, patrons can request holds on items online through the library’s catalog, patrons only have access to the lobby
Patchogue-Medford Library
Address: 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-9pm; Friday, 9:30am-6pm; Saturday, 12-5:30pm
What to Know: Offering curbside services, you can place a hold through their online catalog, or over the phone, email, or online chat to have help from a librarian.
Port Jefferson Free Library
Address: 100 Thompson Street, Port Jefferson
What to Know: The library is not yet open for curbside. The book drop bins are open.
Quogue Library
90 Quogue Street, P.O. Box 5036, Quogue
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-12pm; Monday-Thursday, 5pm-7pm
What to Know: Offering curbside services. There is also a browse window selection on display for patrons to reserve at the library’s midland window.
Riverhead Free Library
330 Court Street, Riverhead
Hours: Curbside hours – Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 10am-3:30pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 1pm-6:30pm; Saturday, 11am-3pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup, you can reserve a limit of two bags of materials. Limited computer appointments are available as well.
Rogers Memorial Library
91 Coopers Farm Road, Southampton
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup by appointment only. You can place a hold on the library’s website or by using the library’s app.
Sachem Pubic Library
150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook
Hours: Curbside hours – Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:30pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup, you can request an item by calling or emailing the library.
Sayville Library
88 Greene Ave, Sayville
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-7pm; Friday & Saturday 10am-4pm
What we Know: Offering curbside services, you can place a hold and schedule over the phone, on the online chat feature on the website, or through text. T
Shelter Island Public Library
37 North Ferry Road, P.O. Box 2016, Shelter Island
Hours: Staff in the building Monday-Thursday & Saturday 9am-5pm; Friday 9am-7pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup, you can place a hold through the library’s online catalog or by calling the library.
Smithtown Library
3 Indian Head Road, Commack (Commack Building);
One Church Street, Kings Park (Kings Park Building);
148 Smithtown Boulevard, Nesconset (Nesconset Building);
1 North County Road (Smithtown Building)
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 9:30am-5pm
Book Drop Hours – 10am-4pm
What to Know: The library is reopening with limited hours and services on Thursday, July 2nd. The library is still offering curbside pickup.
South County Library
22 Station Road, Bellport
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-9pm; Saturday 9:30am-5pm
What to Know: Offering curbside services.
South Huntington Public Library
145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station
Hours: Pickup times – Monday-Friday 11am-7-m; Saturday 11am-3pm
What to Know: Offering a grab and go, contactless pickup service. You can place a hold on items using the library’s online catalog.
Southold Free Library
53705 Main Road P.O. Box 697, Southold
Hours: Regular hours Monday-Friday 9:30am-9pm; Saturday 9:30am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-5pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup, you can request an item over the phone or online.
West Babylon Library
211 Route 109, West Babylon
Hours: Regular hours – Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm; Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm
What to Know: Offering curbside pickup. You can place a hold by calling the library or using the form on their website.
West Islip Public Library
3 Higbie Lane, West Islip
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-9pm; Friday, 10am-6pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm
Curbside hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
What to Know: Library is reopening with limited services, masks are required at all times on library premises. The library is still offering curbside services.
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm; Saturday, 12-3pm; Sunday, 11am-2pm
What to Know: The library is offering browsing appointments starting July 9, you can book an appointment over the phone now. The library is still offering curbside services.
Wyandanch Public Library
14 S. 20th Street, Wyandanch
What to Know: Library is closed
Libraries in the Bronx
Allerton Library
2740 Barnes Ave.
718-881-4240
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Allerton branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Baychester Library
2049 Asch Loop North
718-379-6700
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Baychester branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Belmont Library
610 E. 186th St.
(718) 933-6410
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday 12-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering limited grab-n-go service. Limited area where patrons can go to return and pick up materials they have reserved. Patrons can place olds either via the online catalogue, or over the phone.
Bronx Library Center
310 East Kingsbridge Road
718-579-4244
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday 12-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Bronx Library Center branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Castle Hill Library
847 Castle Hill Avenue
718-824-3838
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday 12-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Castle Hill branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
City Island Library
320 City Island Avenue
718-885-1703
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday 12-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Castle Hill branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Francis Martin Library
2150 University Avenue
718-295-5287
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday 12-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering limited grab-n-go service. Limited area where patrons can go to return and pick up materials they have reserved. Patrons can place olds either via the online catalogue, or over the phone.
High Bridge Library
78 W. 168th St.
718-293-7800
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday 12-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select High Bridge branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Kingsbridge Library
291 W. 231st St.
718-548-5656
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday 12-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm???????
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Kingsbridge branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Parkchester Library
1985 Westchester Avenue
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday 12-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm???????
What to know: Offering limited grab-n-go service. Limited area where patrons can go to return and pick up materials they have reserved. Patrons can place olds either via the online catalogue, or over the phone.
Pelham Bay Library
3060 Middletown Road
718-792-6744
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday 12-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm???????
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Pelham Bay branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Sedgwick Library
1701 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
718-731-2074
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday 12-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm???????
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Sedgwick branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
West Farms Library
2085 Honeywell Ave.
718-367-5376
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday 12-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm???????
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Sedgwick branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Woodstock Library
671 E. 160th St.
718-665-6255
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday 12-7pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-5pm???????
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Woodstock branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Libraries in Brooklyn
Bay Ridge Library
7223 Ridge Blvd
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be both Holds pick up and return bins in the lobby. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Bushwick Library
7223 Ridge Blvd. at 73rd St.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm, closed on Sundays
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be both Holds pick up and return bins in the lobby. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Canarsie Library
1580 Rockaway Pkwy at Ave. J
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am-4pm; Tuesday and Thursday 1-7pm. Closed on Sundays
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Clarendon Library
2035 Nostrand Ave
718-241-1159
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am-4pm; Tuesday and Thursday 1-7pm. Closed on Sundays
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm, closed on Sundays
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Coney Island Library
1901 Mermaid Ave. (Near West 19th Street)
718-265-3220
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm, closed on Sundays
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Cortelyou Library
1305 Cortelyou Road at Argyle Road
718-693-7763
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm, closed on Sundays
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Fort Hamilton Library
9424 Fourth Ave.
718-748-6919
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm, closed on Sundays
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Flatbush Library
22 Linden Blvd. at Flatbush Ave.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Kings Highway Library
2115 Ocean Ave.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
New Lots Library
665 New Lots Avenue at Barbey St.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Red Hook Library
7 Wolcott St.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Homecrest Library
2525 Coney Island Ave. at Avenue V
718-382-5924
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Macon Library
361 Lewis Ave. at Macon Street
718-573-5606
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Park Slope Library
431 6th Ave.
718-832-1853
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Stone Avenue Library
581 Mother Gaston Blvd.
718-485-8347
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Williamsburgh Library
240 Division Ave. at Marcy Avenue
718-302-3485
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 1pm to 7pm
What to know: Offering lobby service, so patrons will have access to the library’s lobby for quick returns. All materials checked out for the time being will not accrue fines. Patrons with valid BPL library cards may place a hold through the online catalog. There will be return bins in the lobby, and no Holds pickup for the time being. Patrons are required to wear masks.
Libraries in Manhattan
53rd Street Library
18 W. 53rd St., Midtown West
212-714-8400
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select 53rd Street branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
67th Street Library
328 E. 67th St., Upper East Side
212-734-1717
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select 67th Street branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Countee Cullen Library
104 W. 136th St., Harlem
212-491-2070
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Countee Cullen branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
203 W. 115th St.
212-666-9393
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Harry Belafonte branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Hudson Park Library
66 Leroy Street
212-243-6876
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Hudson Park branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Riverside Library
127 Amsterdam Ave.
212-870-1810
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Riverside branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Seward Park Library
192 E. Broadway
212-477-6770
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Seward Park branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
George Bruce Library
518 West 125th St., Upper West Side
Hours: Monday-Tuesday 11am-6pm, Wednesday 12pm-7pm, Thursday 11am-3:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm, closed Sundays
What to know: Offering limited grab-n-go service. Limited area where patrons can go to return and pick up materials they have reserved. Patrons can place olds either via the online catalogue, or over the phone.
Epiphany Library
228 East 23rd St., Gramercy Park
Hours: Monday-Tuesday 11am-6pm, Wednesday 12pm-7pm, Thursday 11am-3:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm, closed Sundays
What to know: Offering limited grab-n-go service. Limited area where patrons can go to return and pick up materials they have reserved. Patrons can place olds either via the online catalogue, or over the phone.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
455 Fifth Avenue
Hours: Monday 10am-3:30pm, Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 11am-5pm, closed Sundays
What to know: Offering limited grab-n-go service. Limited area where patrons can go to return and pick up materials they have reserved. Patrons can place olds either via the online catalogue, or over the phone. Only a portion of the first floor will be open, and the renovated 8 floors and amenities will likely be open in the Fall.
Tompkins Square Library
331 E. 10th St.
212-228-4747
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Tompkins Square branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Washington Heights Library
1000 St. Nicholas Ave.
212-923-6054
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Washington Heights branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Libraries in Queens
Bayside Library
214-20 Northern Boulevard, Bayside
Hours: Monday,Wednesday, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Tuesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday 12pm-7pm, closed Sundays. Will be closed for cleaning on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1-2pm, and Thursdays 3pm-4pm.
What to know: Open for to-go service and returns. Patrons can pick up their materials on hold on a designated bookshelf, and returns will be accepted by exterior return machines. Materials can be requested online, through the QPL app, or by phone. Public restrooms and public computers are not available, and no browsing is permitted. Patrons must wear a face covering and social distance..
Bellerose Library
250-06 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose
Hours: Monday,Wednesday, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Tuesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday 12pm-7pm, closed Sundays. Will be closed for cleaning on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1-2pm, and Thursdays 3pm-4pm.
What to know: Open for to-go service and returns. Patrons can pick up their materials on hold on a designated bookshelf, and returns will be accepted by exterior return machines. Materials can be requested online, through the QPL app, or by phone. Public restrooms and public computers are not available, and no browsing is permitted. Patrons must wear a face covering and social distance.
East Elmhurst Library
95-06 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst
Hours: Monday,Wednesday, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Tuesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday 12pm-7pm, closed Sundays. Will be closed for cleaning on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1-2pm, and Thursdays 3pm-4pm.
What to know: Open for to-go service and returns. Patrons can pick up their materials on hold on a designated bookshelf, and returns will be accepted by exterior return machines. Materials can be requested online, through the QPL app, or by phone. Public restrooms and public computers are not available, and no browsing is permitted. Patrons must wear a face covering and social distance.
Kew Gardens Hills Library
72-33 Vleigh Place, Flushing
Hours: Monday,Wednesday, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Tuesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday 12pm-7pm, closed Sundays. Will be closed for cleaning on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1-2pm, and Thursdays 3pm-4pm.
What to know: Open for to-go service and returns. Patrons can pick up their materials on hold on a designated bookshelf, and returns will be accepted by exterior return machines. Materials can be requested online, through the QPL app, or by phone. Public restrooms and public computers are not available, and no browsing is permitted. Patrons must wear a face covering and social distance.
Laurelton Library
134-26 225 Street, Laurelton
Hours: Monday,Wednesday, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Tuesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday 12pm-7pm, closed Sundays. Will be closed for cleaning on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1-2pm, and Thursdays 3pm-4pm.
What to know: Open for to-go service and returns. Patrons can pick up their materials on hold on a designated bookshelf, and returns will be accepted by exterior return machines. Materials can be requested online, through the QPL app, or by phone. Public restrooms and public computers are not available, and no browsing is permitted. Patrons must wear a face covering and social distance.
Long Island City Library
37-44 21 Street, Long Island City
Hours: Monday,Wednesday, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Tuesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday 12pm-7pm, closed Sundays. Will be closed for cleaning on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1-2pm, and Thursdays 3pm-4pm.
What to know: Open for to-go service and returns. Patrons can pick up their materials on hold on a designated bookshelf, and returns will be accepted by exterior return machines. Materials can be requested online, through the QPL app, or by phone. Public restrooms and public computers are not available, and no browsing is permitted. Patrons must wear a face covering and social distance.
Peninsula Library
92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Beach
Hours: Monday,Wednesday, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Tuesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday 12pm-7pm, closed Sundays. Will be closed for cleaning on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1-2pm, and Thursdays 3pm-4pm.
What to know: Open for to-go service and returns. Patrons can pick up their materials on hold on a designated bookshelf, and returns will be accepted by exterior return machines. Materials can be requested online, through the QPL app, or by phone. Public restrooms and public computers are not available, and no browsing is permitted. Patrons must wear a face covering and social distance.
Libraries in Staten Island
New Dorp Library
309 New Dorp Lane
718-351-2977
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select New Dorp branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Richmondtown Library
200 Clarke Ave.
718-668-0413
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Richmondtown branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Stapleton Library
132 Canal St.
718-727-0427
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Stapleton branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.
Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library
2550 Victory Boulevard
718-494-1642
Hours: Monday-Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-6pm; Wednesday, 12pm-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm
What to know: Offering grab-and-go service. Reserve items online or by phone and select Todt Hill-Westerleigh branch for pickup. You will receive an email when your items are ready. Wear a mask.