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(212) 491-2200
515 Malcolm X Blvd
New York,
NY
10037
40.8146
-73.9406
Neighborhoods: Harlem, Uptown
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Background – Named in honor of the Puerto Rican-born collector-donor Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, this branch of the NYPL first blossomed (appropriately enough) during the Harlem Renaissance in 1926. The connection to its nascent period is omnipresent: The ashes of that era's leading poet Langston Hughes are interred under a mosaic just off the lobby. – – The Experience – Literally over a million items--books, tapes, artifacts, photographs and more--comprise this multicultural, multimedia treasure trove. Indeed, some holdings are so precious that you may be required to…
Editor's Tips
- Look Good:
- Volunteers work as docents, providing informal visits and a short history of the library. Volunteers are also needed to help with administrative work, special events and trips to other libraries and to serve as ushers. An interview is required.
- The Extras:
- This is strictly a research facility, so no books (or any other materials) are available for taking off the premises. No need to fret: Many documents can be photocopied for a nominal cost.
- Know Before You Go:
- Although you can walk in off the streets, the stacks are not accessible for browsing, and appointments for viewing film and video documents are highly encouraged.
