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