The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts houses one of the world's most extensive combinations of circulating, reference, and rare archival collections in its field. These materials are available free of charge, along with a wide range of special programs, including exhibitions, seminars, and performances. An essential resource for everyone with an interest in the arts—whether professional or amateur—the library is known particularly for its prodigious collections of non-book materials such as historic recordings, videotapes, autograph manuscripts, correspondence, sheet music, stage designs, press clippings, programs, posters, and photographs.

Accessibility

Pick-up/Drop-off:  111 Amsterdam Avenue, between West 64th and West 65th Streets

Accessible Entry:  111 Amsterdam Avenue, between West 64th and West 65th Streets, or on the plaza level, between Metropolitan Opera House and Lincoln Center Theater.

Accessible Seating:  There are several locations for persons who use wheelchairs in the Café at LPA.

Restrooms:  Accessible men’s and women’s restrooms in L level and on third floor. Accessible women’s restrooms only on the second floor.

Water Fountains:  Accessible in L level and on the third floor.

Assistive Listening Devices:  FM assistive listening headsets are available at the Bruno Walter Auditorium for use at live events only.

Assistive Technology for Public Computers: All reading room and public-access computers have JAWS, MAGIC, and adjustable font size and contrast. Guests may bring their own laptops and electronic devices; free WiFi available. Headphones in reading rooms, exhibitions, and listening stations have adjustable volume.

Halls & Theaters in New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy & Lewis B. Cullman Center:

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts,Café at LPA     Third Floor Screening Room     New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy & Lewis B. Cullman Center     Bruno Walter Auditorium