Mulberry Street Library
🏢 New York Public Library · New York, New York
Mulberry Street Library
Opened in 2007 inside a 19th-century chocolate factory in the heart of NoLita, the Mulberry Street Library brings two subterranean floors of books, computers and community programs to one of Manhattan's most storied neighborhoods — right around the corner from Little Italy.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 11am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 11am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 10 Jersey Street, New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 966-3424
Website: nypl.org
Plus Code: 87G8P2F3+MQ (New York, NY)
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📖 About Mulberry Street Library
The Mulberry Street Library is a branch of the New York Public Library serving the SoHo, NoLita and Little Italy neighborhoods of lower Manhattan. It opened in 2007 after three years of construction and renovation of a former chocolate factory once owned by Hawley & Hoops, a confectionery maker whose cast-iron columns and heavy timber beams are still visible throughout the space. The project was designed by Rogers Marvel Architects (now Marvel Architects), who wove new wood, metal and brick into the building's original industrial fabric, routing a sculptural central staircase that pulls daylight from Jersey Street down to two below-grade floors. The branch houses more than 35,000 items across 15,000 square feet, with dedicated areas for children, teens and adults, 45 public computers and laptops, two large reading and working rooms, and a multiuse community room. Reflecting the diverse community it serves, the collection includes materials in French, Italian, Chinese and Spanish alongside English. No late fines are charged on any NYPL materials.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Built inside a 19th-century chocolate factory — cast-iron columns, heavy timber beams and a brick-arched basement are preserved from the original Hawley & Hoops building
- Designed by Rogers Marvel Architects: a sculptural central staircase pulls natural light from the Jersey Street entrance down to two below-grade floors of collections and reading rooms
- 35,000+ items across 15,000 sq ft, with materials in English, Italian, French, Chinese and Spanish reflecting NoLita's multilingual community
- 45 public computers and laptops plus free Wi-Fi; no late fines on any borrowed materials
- Active community room used for children's storytimes, English-language classes, after-school programs and cultural events throughout the year
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Mulberry Street cardholders can stream, download and research free through NYPL's shared digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers (45 terminals) and free Wi-Fi on two floors
- Free printing services
- Children's and young adult dedicated areas
- Multilingual collection (English, Italian, French, Chinese, Spanish)
- Community room available for programs and events
- No-fine borrowing policy on all NYPL materials
- Fully accessible facility
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and early literacy programs
- After-school homework help and teen programs
- English-language learning and literacy classes
- Cultural and community events for adults
- Class visits and group library tours
📍 Nearby Libraries in Manhattan
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What was the building before it became the Mulberry Street Library?
The building served as a chocolate factory owned by Hawley & Hoops, a 19th-century confectionery company. When the New York Public Library converted it into a branch in 2007, architects Rogers Marvel preserved the original cast-iron columns, heavy timber beams and brick archways, so visitors can still see the factory's industrial bones throughout the space — including an original beam repurposed as a computer kiosk on the ground floor.
Why does the Mulberry Street Library have two underground floors?
The branch occupies the footprint of the former Hawley & Hoops factory, which extended below grade. Rogers Marvel Architects designed a sculptural central staircase that channels daylight from the Jersey Street entrance down to the two subterranean levels, where collections, reading rooms, adult computing facilities and the children's area are located. The layout gives the 15,000-square-foot branch a surprisingly open, well-lit feel despite being largely below street level.
Does the Mulberry Street Library have materials in languages other than English?
Yes. Reflecting the multilingual heritage of the surrounding NoLita, SoHo and Little Italy neighborhoods, the branch maintains collections in Italian, French, Chinese and Spanish alongside English. It also has access to the full NYPL digital catalog, where materials are available in dozens of additional languages through platforms like Libby and hoopla.
Are there late fines at the Mulberry Street Library?
No. The New York Public Library eliminated late fines across all its branches, including Mulberry Street. Overdue materials simply need to be returned or renewed — you won't owe anything for keeping an item past its due date. Items that are lost or damaged may incur replacement charges.
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