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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.
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.
