Get Creative at the New York Public Library’s Pasculano Learning Center
studio40 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library is a recording studio and creative space outfitted with state-of-the-art media equipment and software for public access.
Check out our no-cost resources, classes, workshops, and events.
Explore our new A/V media production classes in-person and online
Attend the Orientation + Studio Access Sessions to get started in the studio
Visit us at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (6th floor) to tour our Media Center & studio
We’ll walk you through studio best practices & procedures
You’ll get hands-on training for safe & effective equipment use
We’ll set you up with an account in our online portal so you can reserve your own studio time
Use your account to reserve the studio
While we recommend that students take the classes in order, there are no attendance requirements, and students are welcome to repeat or skip classes as they choose.
Music
Production
Create your own music and learn how to record, mix, and produce at our flagship studio and software lab.
Photo & Video
Production
Develop your skills in videography and photography with software training and hands-on practice at studio40.
Podcast
Production
Starting your own podcast? Learn the essential techniques you need to create and launch your show.
Get studio40 Access
Access to the New York Public Library’s Recording Studio is completely free.
Here’s how it works:
Introduction to studio40
Tour studio40 and Media Floor
Understand best practices and procedures
Hands-on studio-related activities
Demonstrate knowledge of best practices and procedures
Use our online booking system and your newly activated account to reserve the Studio online or make an appointment in person or on the phone.
We offer hands-on programs and trainings with pro-grade software and equipment.
Coming Soon
Reserve time to work on your projects at our Media Workstations and Editing Bay.
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