Skip to main content
STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Libraries

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School is proud to have three libraries across its two campuses: the Ethical Culture Library; the Fieldston Lower Library; and the Tate Library, which serves Fieldston Middle and Fieldston Upper students. Collectively, the libraries host a wealth of resources, including e-books, audiobooks, picture books, periodicals, visual media, databases and reference materials, and fiction and nonfiction for all ages.

We invite you to visit our Libraries website to explore all they have to offer and discover how they inspire a love of reading and learning in our community.
The Ethical Culture Library and the Fieldston Lower Library
Our libraries constitute an indispensable part of our curriculum and are designed to support every stage of a student’s intellectual and personal development. Lower school students visit the library weekly to cultivate a love of reading and storytelling, explore diverse perspectives through literature, and build early research and information-gathering skills. Librarians collaborate closely with teachers to align visits with core curricular themes, from exploring the natural world to examining identity.
The Tate Library
At Fieldston Middle and Fieldston Upper, students use the Tate Library as an academic hub, accessing materials across subjects. Librarians offer one-on-one research guidance, classroom instruction, and workshops on citation practices and source evaluation. The Library Department also regularly hosts author visits and other community events contributing to the school’s broader intellectual life. They also curate recommended reading lists for students of all age groups and levels, highlighting underrepresented voices and unique writing styles.

In 2018, the Tate Library underwent an extensive renovation to become a cutting-edge learning facility for the 21st century. Featuring sound-absorbing materials, individual and group study rooms, and an efficient, open layout, the Tate is a favorite place for students to read, research, and collaborate. At ECFS, our libraries are more than just a home for our books—they are dynamic, inclusive learning environments that reflect and support the values of our School: intellectual curiosity, ethical engagement, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
It’s a Wrap for the First-Ever Fall City Semester
Article January 24, 2023
ECFS Faculty and Staff Share Back-to-School Advice
Article September 30, 2025
Fieldston Upper’s City Semester Students Engage in Firsthand Study of New York City
Article December 20, 2023
Ethical Culture Fieldston School offers a world-class progressive education in Pre-K–12th Grade at two historic campuses in Manhattan and the Bronx. The core of our educational program is the study and practice of ethics, which prepares us — and compels us — to take care of our world, ourselves, and each other.
CFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.

Ethical Culture Fieldston School; ECFS; Fieldston; and the distinctive Starburst logo are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as trademarks of Ethical Culture Fieldston School.
This website use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. If you continue to use our services, we will assume that you agree to the use of cookies. Learn more.