
Happy New Year from the NYS Library! We will be closed on Wednesday, January 1. Please read on for tips and suggestions for exploring our always available online resources!
Register for an Upcoming Public Program
Plan your next visit to the NYS Library! Our events calendar is filling up for 2025, with onsite and virtual events from library staff and our trusted partners.
Explore collections and resources 24/7
- Search for books and other materials in the NYS Library catalog
- Explore the Digital Collections
- Search one of the many NOVELny databases available to all New Yorkers!
Looking for more information? Check out the full list of NYS Library Electronic Resources.
Document Your 2024: Contribute to the Historical Record with the Personal History Initiative
The experiences of all New Yorkers make up the foundation of our state's history. The goal of the NYS Personal History Initiative is to help New Yorkers tell their stories, and the NYS Library’s Manuscripts and Special Collections (MSC) unit encourages all New Yorkers to document their community’s history and experiences.