The Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair will bring over 60 rare book, print and ephemera exhibitors from across the country to historic City College of New York. Visitors can browse books, prints and ephemera on a broad range of topics and areas. Our fairs are social events that cultivate a welcoming experience for all. There will be items at the fair to fit all budgets.
You can reserve tickets in advance or purchase them at the door.
The Great Hall, Shepard Hall,
City College of New York,
160 Convent Ave,
New York, NY 10031
Constructed from 1903 to 1907, Shepard Hall became the first building on the College of the City of New York's new campus and was originally known as the Main Building. The Late Gothic Revival, castle or cathedral-like structure designed by George Browne Post was built of stone and terracotta. The Great Hall is the centerpiece of Shepard Hall and City College of New York. A 14,000 square foot space with twelve sixty-foot stained glass windows and a renovated lighting system, the venue is perfect for showcasing books and art. Edwin H. Blashfield's original mural titled “The Graduate" anchors the Hall, depicting the passing of wisdom from The Alma Mater onto a young scholar.
The venue is 10 to 15 minutes from the Upper West Side and 20 minutes from the Upper East Side in light traffic. It is accessible from the A, B, C and 1 subway lines.
Friday, September 27th: 5pm - 9 pm: Preview Night
Tickets cost $60 and include wine, canapes, live music and first access to the books and prints.
Tickets are valid or Saturday and Sunday
Saturday, September 28th: 11 am – 7 pm: Book Fair
Sunday, September 29th: 11 am – 5pm: Book Fair
Entry to the fair on Saturday and Sunday will be $20, $10 for students and free for under 16s or everyone with a valid CCNY student ID.
Tickets are valid for unlimited entries on both Saturday and Sunday.
By Train
Take the IRT #1 local to 137th Street and Broadway. Walk up 138th Street three blocks to Convent Avenue.
Take the IND "A" or "D" express, or the "B" or "C" local to 145th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, walk west one block to 145th Street and Convent Avenue, then south to 138th Street.
Take the IRT #4 or#5 express or #6 local to 125th Street and Lexington Avenue.Change there for the M-100 or M-101 bus to Amsterdam Avenue and 138th Street.Walk east one block to Convent Avenue.
Take the Metro North to 125th Street and Park Avenue. Change there for the M-100 or M-101 bus to Amsterdam Avenue and 138th Street, walk east one block to Convent Avenue.
By Bus
Take the M-4 or M-5 to Broadway and 137th Street. Walk up 138th Street three blocks to Convent Avenue.
Take the M-100 or M-101 to Amsterdam Avenue and 138th, walk east one block to Convent Avenue.
Take the M-101 to 135th and Amsterdam Avenue and walk north to 138th Street, then east one block to Convent Avenue.
Take the BX-19 to 145th and Convent Avenue, walk south on Convent Avenue to 138th Street.
There is no on-site parking. There are numerous parking lots nearby, including:
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