Visitors walk past the New York Public Library, featuring a lion statue and lush greenery amid towering skyscrapers.

Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

part of Wiseman of the Month

Film

Sat 8 & Mon 17 Aug

Director: Frederick Wiseman
Cast: Paul Holdengräber, Elvis Costello, Patti Smith
Details: 205 mins, 2017, USA
Primary language: English

Additional booking info below

Book Tickets

Frederick Wiseman’s film goes behind the scenes of one of the greatest knowledge institutions in the world and reveals it as a place of welcome, cultural exchange and learning.

With 92 branches throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, the library is committed to being a resource for all the inhabitants of this multifaceted and cosmopolitan city, and beyond.

The New York Public Library exemplifies the deeply rooted American belief in the individual’s right to know and be informed. It is one of the most democratic institutions in America – everyone is welcome.

The Four Wisemen: get 20% off the regular ticket price when you book four or more tickets for screenings in our Wiseman of the Month season. Discount automatically applied at checkout.

Sat 8 Aug

14:00 (ends 17:25)

Mon 17 Aug

16:50 (ends 20:15)

Join Club Shed for £20 and save 15% on tickets. Plus, get advance booking, discounts on food and more. Get membership and start saving today

Pricing

The Four Wisemen: get 20% off the regular ticket price when you book four or more tickets for screenings in our Wiseman of the Month season. Discount automatically applied at checkout.

Or buy a Club Shed membership and enjoy 15% off cinema and Undershed tickets, advance booking for special events, discounts in the Café & Bar and more.

Unless otherwise stated the cost of cinema tickets is as follows:

Screenings before 16:00 Monday to Friday and before 14:00 at weekends
£9.00 full (plus 12% booking fee*) / £6.00 concessions (plus 12% booking fee*).

Screenings after 16:00 Monday to Friday and after 14:00 at weekends
£11.50 full (plus 12% booking fee*) / £9.00 concessions (plus 12% booking fee*).

Aged 24 or under and refugees and asylum seekers
Any screening, any day any time for £6.00 (plus 12% booking fee*).

*Booking fee applies to online and phone booking only.

Access

Cinema seat widths

Our cinema seats are 46cm wide, with wooden armrests on either side of each seat that can’t be moved.

We can provide seats without armrests or bean bags as alternatives at the front of the cinema if that is more comfortable for you. Please just call our Box Office on (0117) 927 5100 or book in-person to arrange.

Access Register

Join our Access Register to help us deliver the best possible experience for you. You can sign up to our Access Register online, or in person at Box Office or by calling (0117) 927 5100.

Further info

Our building is accessible, our staff are trained in basic BSL and Deaf awareness, we have toilets for everyone and we run an accessible programme of screenings, events and exhibitions. Find out more on our Access page.

Concessions

Concessions apply to Full Time Students, Job Seekers Allowance and Employment Support Allowance, 66+ who have retired, Equity and BECTU members and disabled people.

Where applicable please produce proof of eligibility when collecting a ticket or showing your ticket at the entrance to the cinema.