Staten Island, NYC Branches Of NYPL To Have New Sunday Hours

Beginning on Sunday, September 7, five additional New York Public Library branches will open on Sundays and offer seven-day service. This brings the total number of NYPL locations open every day of the week to 12.

This expansion of seven-day service is a result of increased investment by the City in the new FY26 budget, which included $30.7 million in increased and ongoing operating funding for public libraries, and $2 million specifically to expand seven-day service across all five boroughs.

After staving off deep cuts in past years, NYC’s public libraries have been facing rising costs due to the growing needs of New Yorkers and inflation. Library funding had essentially remained flat over these years—and increased investment was critical to ensure New Yorkers have consistent, reliable access to the essential services libraries provide.

The investment in the budget and this expansion of seven-day service is a testament to how essential public libraries are to their communities—and the deep support of New Yorkers across the city who signed letters and made their voices heard. NYPL is grateful to Mayor Eric Adams, Speaker Adrienne Adams, and the entire City Council for investing in libraries.

Bronx:

• Baychester Library
• Kingsbridge Library
• Mott Haven Library

Manhattan:

• Harlem Library

Staten Island:

• St. George Library Center

Bronx:

• Bronx Library Center
• Grand Concourse Library
• Parkchester Library

Manhattan:

• Jefferson Market Library
• Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)
• Stephen A Schwarzman Building (Please note: The Schwarzman Building is closed on Sundays in July and August.)

Staten Island:

• Todt Hill–Westerleigh Library

For information on additional Sunday hours at locations in Brooklyn and Queens, please visit Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Public Library.