About Us

The interior of the New York Public Library shop, featuring shoppers browsing. The room features distinctive card-catalog-style wooden display tables.

The Library Shop

Dedicated to curating and designing a collection of gifts that express our commitment to life-long learning, community, reading and books. The Library Shop boasts thousands of items for bibliophiles and literature lovers of all ages—from classic and contemporary books to quirky and timeless gifts, and souvenirs. Whatever you choose, know you are helping support the NYPL and its many efforts to preserve a world where words and ideas thrive freely.


A wide-angle view of the New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building from across Fifth Avenue. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk and crosswalk in front of the building.

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Dedicated on May 23, 1911, the majestic Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, houses outstanding research collections in the humanities and social sciences, and plays host to numerous talks and special events. Standing proudly before this Beaux-Arts building are "New York's most lovable public sculptures, the lions Patience and Fortitude."

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All Proceeds Support the Library

All proceeds support The New York Public Library. Become a Friend of the Library and receive a discount on every purchase.