These NYC Libraries Will Open On Sundays Next Month: See Where

NEW YORK CITY — Eleven library branches across New York City will soon be open on Sundays, officials announced on Monday.

The expansion is made possible by a $2 million investment specifically dedicated to growing weekend access to library service, which was spearheaded by Speaker Adrienne Adams and the city council.

This funding is in addition to a broader $15 million increase in operating support for New York City’s three library systems—Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), The New York Public Library (NYPL), and Queens Public Library (QPL)—as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

The new Sunday hours will begin on September 7 and bring the citywide total number of branches open on Sundays to more than 30.

“I proposed expanding 7-day library service across the city in my 2025 State of the City address, because libraries are among our most precious public resources, serving New Yorkers of all ages in every neighborhood,” Adams said. “I’m proud that we have secured an additional $2 million in the city budget to deliver for more neighborhoods and ensure even more residents have access to economic and educational opportunities. The Council will continue to prioritize support for our neighborhood libraries and the vital programs they provide for New Yorkers in our communities.”

Expanded Sunday library service will be offered at the following branches:

Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)
· Bay Ridge
· Bedford

New York Public Library (NYPL)
· Mott Haven
· Baychester
· Kingsbridge
· Harlem
· St. George

Queens Public Library (QPL)
· Glen Oaks
· Hunters Point
· Jackson Heights
· Rochdale Village

QPL will also offer a seventh day of service at Kew Gardens Hills Library, which is already open on Sundays. Starting September 13, the branch will be open on Saturdays, bringing the total number of QPL locations with seven-day service to eight. QPL’s Central, Flushing and Far Rockaway libraries are currently open every day of the week.

“Libraries are critical infrastructure providing essential services for New Yorkers. I am proud to have secured $2 million in funding in this year’s budget to expand 7-day library service to 11 additional branches throughout the city. Now even more families and individuals will get to learn to love reading, access resources to bridge the digital divide, and enjoy all that libraries have to offer," Council Member Carlina Rivera, Chair of the Committee on Cultural Affairs and Libraries, said.