Book Drops
The Library offers universal returns, meaning most circulating material (such as books and DVDs) can be returned to any open New York Public Library location in the Bronx, Manhattan or Staten Island, except the Schomburg Center and the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Likewise, pick-up of holds may take place at any Library location with the exception of the Schomburg and the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.
**Please note that “After Hours” means the book drop is only available when the branch is closed.
Manhattan
Outdoor Book Drops Open After Hours**
- 96th Street
- Aguilar (temporarily closed)
- Columbus
- Hamilton Grange
- Riverside
- St. Agnes
Outdoor Book Drops Open 24/7
- Battery Park City
- Bloomingdale (available Mon-Thu 8 am-10 pm; Fri 8 am-7 pm; Sat 9 am-5pm; Sun & Holiday Closed)
- Epiphany
- Kips Bay
- Morningside Heights
- Roosevelt Island
- Seward Park
Bronx
Outdoor Book Drops Open After Hours**
- Allerton
- City Island
- Clason's Point
- Eastchester
- Grand Concourse
- Jerome Park
- Kingsbridge (temporarily closed)
- Mosholu
- Mott Haven
- Parkchester
- Pelham Bay
- Soundview
Outdoor Book Drops Open 24/7
Staten Island
Outdoor Book Drops Open 24/7
- Charleston
- Dongan Hills
- Great Kills
- Huguenot Park
- Mariners Harbor
- New Dorp
- South Beach
- St George Library Center
- Stapleton
- Todt Hill–Westerleigh
- Tottenville
Updated February 29, 2024