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About Dalton's Libraries

The Dalton School Libraries are dynamic, 21st century learning environments offering state-of-the-art facilities with a diverse book and media collection, a sophisticated online Discovery Service for research, a collaborative and rigorous Information Literacy curriculum, and a robust variety of programming. The libraries are comprised of the Goldman High School and Middle School Libraries at 89th Street,  the Hurst First Program Library at 91st Street, and our newest satellite library at Dalton East.

The libraries offer a rich and diverse program to support all aspects of the school's curriculum while fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning. Group and individual instruction are ongoing both in the library settings and in collaboration with teachers in their classrooms. We also provide a variety of experiences for students including visits from guest authors and interactive programs both during the school day and after school.

Among the three libraries, we hold over 40,000 print items and our book collection is enhanced by rich resources that include more than 50,000 eBooks, over 50 research databases, inter-library loan service, audiobooks, videos, and a music collection spanning all genres.

Students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni are all welcome to use the libraries and participate in our programs and events.

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In addition, The Dalton School Libraries offer a unique, hands-on museum program curriculum currently staffed by an art historian. This expert works collaboratively with classroom teachers to design and implement learning experiences that enhance the school's curriculum. The specialist also schedules trips to a number of museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History, and frequently schedules outside guests to share their expertise with our community. The museum program truly enables our students and faculty to experience New York City as a classroom.

The Dalton School Archives is currently located in the High School Library. The Archives appraises, preserves, and makes accessible the primary source materials that document the school's history from its establishment in 1919 to the present. Many of the Archives' resources have been digitized and they are being added to the Archives Digital Collections database as they become available. Visits to the Archives can be arranged by appointment.
We are very active on our Library Social Media pages. Click any of these channels or on the bottom of every Library Program associated page.

Book Club News

List of 3 news stories.

  • Big Dalton Faculty/Staff Book Group

    Led by Elaine Levia and Bill Solomon, this group will be discussing D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 3:45-5:00! 

  • Big Dalton Middle Grade/YA Book Group

    We are currently reading All These Bodies for January 26, 2023. This group is led by librarian Roxanne Feldman.

  • First Program Faculty/Staff Book Group

    The faculty/staff at 91st Street have selected The Midnight Librarian by Matthew Haig as their first read of the year. This group is led by Kelvina Butcher, Camille Ehrenberg, Christine Nassar and Jordy Samuels. 
(Grades K-3) 53 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128
General: (212) 423-5200 | Admissions: (212) 423-5463
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(Gr. 4 Dalton East & PE Center) 200 East 87th Street
New York, NY 10128
General: (212) 423-5200 | Admissions: (212) 423-5262
General: info@dalton.org | Admissions: admissionsmshs@dalton.org

(Grade 5-12) 108 East 89th Street
New York, NY 10128
General: (212) 423-5200 | Admissions: (212) 423-5262
General: info@dalton.org | Admissions: admissionsmshs@dalton.org