Butler Library
Columbia's largest library features grand, stained-glass study halls, but entry is restricted to affiliates and guests.
- Mon – Thu, 09:00 – 21:00; Fri, 09:00 – 19:00; Sat, 11:00 – 18:00; Sun, 12:00 – 19:00
- 535 W 114th St
- 4.6 (150 reviews)
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Description
Located on the Morningside Heights campus, the library houses vast resources spanning history, social sciences, and literature, alongside the Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Those permitted inside find grand, highly aesthetic study spaces, though some note the beauty can be a distraction. Security at the door is strict, requiring a QR code for entry, and those planning a long study session may want to layer up, as the air conditioning runs quite cold.
Good to know
QR code neededAC runs cold