The Second Circuit Research Library supports over 200 circuit, district, magistrate, and bankruptcy judges; and over 2,000 court staff within the courts. In addition to serving the federal courts, we provide limited services to other federal agencies, state and local courts, members of the bar, and the public.

The Second Circuit libraries listed on this page are open to attorneys and members of the public who are researching legal issues in relation to a federal lawsuit. We can help locate materials, provide basic instruction for using legal materials, and verify citations. Please read our Policy Guide for full details and call any individual library for more information.

Manhattan
	Foley Square Research Library The Public Access Library is closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. Other court libraries open for research assistance: New York Supreme Court Library 80 Centre St., Rm 242 (646) 386-3715 John R. Bartels Research Library - see details below.
Brooklyn
	John R. Bartels Research Library United States Courthouse 225 Cadman Plaza East, Room 313S Brooklyn, NY 11201 T: (718) 613-2320 Court website Hours: 9am - 5pm		Librarian: Yes Collection: Federal and New York Wi-Fi: Yes Computers: No Copy machines: No Printers: No Lending: No
	E.D.N.Y. Bankruptcy Research Library United States Courthouse 271 Cadman Plaza East, 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 T: (718) 613-2320 Court website Hours: 9am - 5pm		Librarian: No Collection: Bankruptcy Wi-Fi: No Computers: Yes Copy machines: No Printers: No Lending: No
Central Islip
	U.S. Courts Branch Library and Information Center United States Courthouse 1060 Federal Plaza, 10th Floor Central Islip, NY 11722 T: (631) 712-6190 Court website Hours: 9am - 5pm		Librarian: Yes Collection: Federal and New York Wi-Fi: Yes Computers: Yes Copy machines: Yes (35 cents per page) Printers: Yes (10 cents per page) Lending: No
Buffalo
	Library and Research Center Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse 2 Niagara Square, Room 700 Buffalo, NY 14202 T: (716) 551-1560 Court website Hours: 8:30am - 5pm (Subject to change due to staffing restrictions)		Librarian: Yes Collection: Federal and New York Wi-Fi: No Computers: No Copy machines: Yes (No charge - Bring your own paper for large projects) Printers: No Lending: No