New York Society Library

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Library
gptkbp:accessibility Wheelchair accessible
Assistive technology available
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:American_Library_Association
gptkb:New_York_Library_Association
gptkbp:annualVisitors Approximately $3 million
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Federal Style
gptkbp:collectionSize Over 300,000 volumes
gptkbp:communityOutreach School programs
Public programs
Partnerships with local organizations
gptkbp:established 1754
gptkbp:events Exhibitions
Lectures
Workshops
Book talks
gptkbp:funding Donations
Grants
Membership fees
gptkbp:governance Bylaws
Board_of_Trustees
gptkbp:hasProductLine gptkb:Mark_W._Smith
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Served as a model for other libraries
First subscription library in the United States
Oldest_cultural_institution_in_New_York_City
gptkbp:hoursOfOperation Monday to Saturday
Closed on Sundays
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label New York Society Library
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York_City
53 East 79th Street
gptkbp:membership Open to the public
Varies by membership type
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Alexander_Hamilton
gptkb:John_Jay
gptkb:James_Madison
gptkbp:notableEvent Author readings
Manuscripts
Maps
Newspapers
Periodicals
Rare books
Fundraising events
Community outreach events
Anniversary celebrations
gptkbp:numberOfEmployees Around 30
gptkbp:services Research assistance
Reading rooms
Events and programs
gptkbp:type Private_Library
gptkbp:website www.nysoclib.org