The Library at The Public
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Opens 5:00 PMNoHoThe Library at the Public is an American lounge tucked away in an Astor-era mezzanine level of a historic theater. long_description_potoo
Events at this venue
View all eventsJul 25
1:00 PM
Mobile Unit is a modern reimagining of Joseph Papp’s Mobile Theater, inspired by Ten Thousand Things Theater in Minneapolis, MN. In Summer 2026, Mobile Unit returns to tour the city with free performances of a Shakespeare play across the five boroughs.
Jul 25
1:00 PM
Condensed into two parts and performed in rep, experience this saga of a nation spinning wildly out of control.
Jul 25
7:00 PM
Condensed into two parts and performed in rep, experience this saga of a nation spinning wildly out of control.
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What's the vibe
A palpable sense of theatrical history permeates the space, drawing in serious theater lovers. Before the curtain rises, the cozy Library Bar offers a charming spot for a drink or dinner.ambiance
What people are saying
Reviewers note the superb service from the waitstaff and the pleasant, convenient atmosphere for those attending a show.reviews_potoo
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Details
NoHo
425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
Closed now
• Opens 5:00 PMAbout
Conceived over 60 years ago, this was one of the nation's first nonprofit theaters, founded on the principle that art and culture belong to everyone. It has been producing bold, innovative work downtown since 1967.story