Library

Reading and research are an important part of a Pine Street School education. With libraries at both 25 Pine Street and 156 William Street, students have dedicated spaces to discover books, pursue questions, and build the research skills they use across subjects.

Language Learning in the Library

The library is also a flexible space for language learning, with books available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and German. Classes may gather here for storytime, shared reading, or conversation, giving students another setting to engage with language throughout the school day.

The Middle School Library

There are dedicated libraries at both Pine Street School campuses: 25 Pine Street for Lower Elementary and 156 William Street for Middle School. Each library supports the developmental and academic needs of the students it serves, while contributing to a shared culture of reading, inquiry, and independent learning across the school.

Building a Love of Reading

Regular library visits give students time to browse, choose books that interest them, and discover new authors, stories, and ideas. Students can check out books to take home, helping reading become part of life beyond the school day and building a lasting love of reading.

More Than a Room of Books

Guided by our Library Coordinator, students grow as readers and researchers. Younger children build familiarity with books and stories, while older students learn to locate information, evaluate sources, organize research, and cite their work. These skills connect closely to the IB Approaches to Learning and support increasingly independent work, from the Grade 5 PYP Exhibition through Middle School research.

A City of Libraries
Our Lower Manhattan location also gives students access to the wider literary and cultural resources of New York City. Libraries, museums, archives, and other institutions can extend classroom inquiry beyond our own shelves and give students additional ways to encounter books, ideas, and primary sources.
Beyond the Classroom