The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.
To offer this wide array of free programming, The New York Public Library relies on both public and private funding. Learn more about how to support the Library at nypl.org/support.
Learn more about career opportunities at nypl.pinpointhq.com.
Westchester Library System collaborates with 38 libraries in Westchester County to provide access to resources and services and to enhance and support library service for the more than 940,000 residents. We are one of New York State’s 23 public library systems which were established in 1958 by State Education Law.
Founded in 1893, Yonkers Public Library is a three-branch public library system serving the residents of Yonkers and surrounding communities; it is also a member of the Westchester Library System. The main branch is the Riverfront Library, a modern four-story public library that includes a 450-seat theater, multiple meeting and study rooms, a local history collection, and a community art gallery. The Riverfront Library is also the location of the agency’s administrative offices. It's located across from the Yonkers train station featuring beautiful views of the Hudson River.
The library has two additional branches serving the community. The Grinton I. Will branch serves Eastern Yonkers, while our Crestwood Branch serves the Northeast neighborhoods. All locations offer hundreds of programs and events throughout the year. Our collection is diverse and offers formats in multiple languages.