# Village Works > Bookstore combines local art displays with a curated selection of NYC counterculture books and zines. Atmosphere feels homey and chaotic, enhanced by a resident cat and a no phone policy to protect artists' work. Space hosts events like stand-up comedy, creating a collaborative cultural hub. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/VillageWorks - Address: 12 St Marks Pl, New York, New York, United States - Phone: +19177490319 - Website: http://villageworksnyc.com/ ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Curated — 10/10 - Galleries — 10/10 - Bookstore — 8.9/10 - Local Spot — 8.2/10 ## What people say - "I found the selection of punk, poc, and music history books totally awesome." - "I saw so many zines with bent pages and torn edges at this Local Spot." - "I found the curated selection emphasized NYC's counterculture and resistance." ## Good to know - Village Works is open until 1:00 AM, which is rare for bookstores. - The store has a no phone policy to protect artists' creations. - Village Works hosts local events that can be found on their Instagram page. - They offer handmade upcycled clothes and locally made zines. - Expect a unique selection of hard-to-find books and art. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.