Service Note: Summer Hours are now in effect. Questions? Please email libhelp@newschool.edu.
Location
Arnhold Hall
55 W 13th Street
2nd & 9th Floor
New York, New York 10011
212.229.5307 x4803
Collections
The Performing Arts Library is where you can find music scores, scripts for plays, and books about music, theater, and dance.
Access
The New School Library locations are open to all with access to campus buildings. See Access to Campus for the latest updates to community and visitor access.
Accessibility
Arnhold Hall is accessible via elevators on the ground level to the 2nd and 9th floors.
The nearest accessible subway lines are the L/N/Q/R/W trains at 14th St.-Union Square station and the A/C/E/B/D/F/M trains at W 4th St/Washington Square. You can check the MTA's site for Elevator and Escalator status.
Location
Arnhold Hall
55 W 13th Street
2nd & 9th Floor
New York, New York 10011
212.229.5307 x4803
Transit
14th St./6th Ave. & 7th Ave.
14th St./Union Sq.
W 4th St./Washington Sq.
Directions
The Performing Arts Library is located inside Arnhold Hall at 55 West 13th Street, about half a block west of the University Center along 13th Street.
From 14th Street and 6th Avenue, head south one block on 6th Avenue, then turn left (East) onto 13th Street. Arnhold Hall is located about halfway down the block on the left (North) side, and is marked with red New School banners.
From Union Square, head west along 14th Street to 5th Avenue, then turn left and walk South for one block before turning right (East) onto 13th Street. Arnhold Hall is located about halfway down the block on the right (North) side, and is marked with red New School banners.
The Performing Arts Library's service desk is located on the second floor, as are music scores and the reading room. Books on music, dance, and drama as well as the script collection are on the ninth floor. Self-Check Out machines are available on the 9th floor to borrow and return materials.
Saturday, May 24 | Closed |
Sunday, May 25 | Closed |
Monday, May 26 | Closed |
Tuesday, May 27 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Wednesday, May 28 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Thursday, May 29 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Friday, May 30 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Saturday, May 31 | Closed |
Sunday, Jun 01 | Closed |
Monday, Jun 02 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Tuesday, Jun 03 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Wednesday, Jun 04 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Thursday, Jun 05 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Friday, Jun 06 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Saturday, Jun 07 | Closed |
Sunday, Jun 08 | Closed |
Monday, Jun 09 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Tuesday, Jun 10 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Wednesday, Jun 11 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Thursday, Jun 12 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Friday, Jun 13 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Saturday, Jun 14 | Closed |
Sunday, Jun 15 | Closed |
Monday, Jun 16 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Tuesday, Jun 17 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Wednesday, Jun 18 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Thursday, Jun 19 | Closed |
Friday, Jun 20 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |
Saturday, Jun 21 | Closed |
Sunday, Jun 22 | Closed |
Monday, Jun 23 | 10:45am - 4:45pm |