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Butler Library

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Morningside Heights, New York

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Butler Library

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Given the COVID-19 pandemic, call ahead to verify hours, and remember to practice social distancing
"Hunt out one of the study rooms for peace"(6 Tips)
"Columbia's best place to be in peace and read something"(10 Tips)
"Great exhibit on graphic novels up until .Memorial Day weekend"(2 Tips)
"... hallway passed the guard)"(2 Tips)

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Curtis WongNovember 13, 2018
Been here 50+ times
The building is nice, always way too packed for my liking, selfish people who leave their stuff for hours at a spot. Always makes me go to graduate lounge. Stacks are like treasure hunt for books.
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BrooklynOctober 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
It gets very quiet and peaceful at night to just walk around the quads. Good stargazing in front of the astronomy building.
Neha SrivastavaDecember 26, 2011
Check out the group study rooms on 4th floor if you are looking for an isolated place to study with friends.
Meric AtesalpNovember 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
First time here? Don't even bother with 209, simply hit 210. Its warm and cozy atmosphere will never make you want to leave Butler.
@joeljetFebruary 17, 2011
Been here 50+ times
2nd floor across from the Men's bathroom is a study room; turn right as you enter and there a super quiet study area attached that has amazing alcoves to hide away in for hours.
Aaron FebuaryOctober 26, 2015
Packed during midterms, but decent place to study. Go to 4th floor SE Asian studies for desk space and quiet.
NickFebruary 17, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Camping is frowned upon!!
Sara CervantesOctober 2, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Head to the stacks for minimal distractions (no wifi). But bring a sweater, the stacks are about 10 degrees colder than the rest of Butler.
Lina K.February 14, 2012
Been here 25+ times
If you're not going to study, get the eff out... Please stop wasting your time and my quiet space. Very simple request.
Brian McCallisterMarch 12, 2015
First floor study rooms are everything (right hallway passed the guard)
Jason AlarcónFebruary 21, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Surprised no one's mentioned this yet, but students sometimes hook up in the stacks, or the top floor construction areas... for the Undergraduate population, it's like a right of passage.
Alex RobertsonJune 22, 2017
Edward Said Reading Room (616 I think) highly recommended
Pearson - Always LearningJuly 29, 2013
Hunt out one of the study rooms for peace and quiet – perfect for when you’re on a tight deadline.
Ioannis GrigoriadisAugust 2, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Wonderful place to study.
Bill LiuNovember 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great place. Everyone should try living here for like a month.
Catherine KimApril 23, 2012
Women bathrooms are not well maintained. I have seen many horrible surprises in the stalls. Tip use bathroom on another floor!
Lina K.October 12, 2011
Been here 25+ times
If you're not going to study, get the eff out... It's very in considerate and damn annoying
aja umsMay 3, 2014
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Christian MoscardiDecember 4, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Stack level 10 has a huge selection of rad comics & graphic novels
MyerAugust 12, 2015
Great environment to get work done.
Amy CummingsApril 26, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Gorgeous library. Almost makes studying tolerable.
Michael KaufmanOctober 25, 2010
If you're pulling an all nighter at least take a study break and watch the sunrise from butler roof - very worth it
NabeelMarch 28, 2011
Talk to Dwight at the front security desk during the graveyard shift (Wed nt to Sun nt) about the interesting stuff that people do in the library at night.
Rodrigo SotoFebruary 7, 2014
Amazing attention in the entrance.
Cristina SalzSeptember 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best space to do serious work.
Bjorn ThorsenJanuary 7, 2012
Been here 25+ times
clif bars are $3.00 here! jeez. go across the street for food at 1/2 price
Susan HamsonJuly 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
@Butler Library. Visit the Rare Book & Manuscript Library on 6th floor east!
Phylicia GraceDecember 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
5th and 6th floors are open late through December 20th!
Diatre PadillaMay 10, 2012
If you happen to find an empty study room, hold on to it like it's the only thing that matters!
roxanneDecember 9, 2010
Bone Marrow Drive tomorrow 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Columbia University East Ramp Lounge - Lerner Hall2920 BroadwayNew York, NY 10027
Alan CordovaApril 23, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Head up to the sixth floor for the best view of the main campus (and some peace & quiet) Read more
Anna LibeyNovember 7, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Don't leave your stuff too long, camping is frowned upon.
Kuber KaulOctober 19, 2013
If theres no space in 403 , then theres no space in the whole of butler.
Danielle LeeApril 27, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Look for the secret napping nook in the mystical periodicals room. Try not to drool.
Rayna HuJuly 31, 2016
cosy for studying
Aaron KohnFebruary 24, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Corn Muffins and Scones are surprisingly awesome.
Emma SarachanOctober 3, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The catalog room is the cutest part of campus.
Emilio CApril 15, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Beautiful library.
Reckitt BenckiserSeptember 16, 2011
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Tristan RenaudFebruary 28, 2012
Been here 25+ times
If u wanna bring food into butler, hide it in ur bag as u pass the guard
aja umsMay 3, 2014
i suggest going to <a href="http://www.ajaums.ac.ir">www.ajaums.ac.ir</a>
Jason ZhaiSeptember 7, 2014
very good！
"Jack" Barton LewisFebruary 6, 2013
Open to NYU students!
Raghavan MuthuregunathanMarch 5, 2011
Columbia's best place to be in peace and read something
Joe GuatanabeAugust 25, 2011
Search foursquare for Notice Kiosk to find what's going on around you.
Soohuen HamDecember 18, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Keep your mouth shut and put your phone on vibrate!
Karen greenApril 17, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Great exhibit on graphic novels up until .Memorial Day weekend
Jason GotliebMarch 4, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Try not to die while writing and studying for countless hours on end. Read more
ElenaJune 5, 2011
great library!
Chris EvansNovember 17, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Abandon hope all ye who enter here.

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