New York Public Library

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The New York Public Library has, time and again, been a beacon of knowledge, study, and community for approximately a century. The New York Public Library is also one of the world's largest public libraries, with around 55 million entities, including books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and other items. Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, its flagship building, is a glorious Beaux-Arts structure that has become an iconic symbol of the city itself.


It is a bustling cultural institution that conducts author discussions and reading clubs, as well as film screenings and art exhibitions. Its mission is to encourage lifelong learning and foster a sense of community by offering free and open access to knowledge.


In recent years, it has launched a plentitude of new programs, such as the Library's Digital Collections, which make millions of photographs, texts, and other resources available online to anyone with an internet connection. Furthermore, the library has developed a smartphone app that allows users to access digital resources, search the catalog, and reserve books.


How to explore the New York Public Library?

  • Investigate the vast archive of books, manuscripts, and other resources. Whether you're interested in history, science, literature, or anything else, there's bound to be something that piques your interest.
  • Attend a book club or an author talk. The library hosts events featuring seasoned and emerging writers on a regular basis, as well as prospects to discuss books with other readers.
  • Attend an art display or a film screening. The library also has a potpourri of galleries and theaters where works by local and international artists, as well as films from around the world, are displayed.
  • Utilize the digital resources available at the library. Through the library's website and mobile app, you can access millions of images, texts, and other materials from the comfort of your own home.
  • Attend a workshop or a lesson. The library provides a mishmash of classes and workshops on topics ranging from writing and computing to meditation and yoga.
  • Take a look around the historic structure that houses the library. The flagship building on Fifth Avenue is a Beaux-Arts masterpiece, and guided tours are provided to help you appreciate its beauty and history.
  • Participate in a children's story time or a family program. This library is a wonderful place for children, with a variety of programs aimed at instilling a love of reading and learning in them from an early age.
  • imageDuration Required
    4 hours

Address of New York Public Library

Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018, USA

Opening & Closing time of New York Public Library

  • Monday
    10:00-18:00
  • Tuesday
    10:00-20:00
  • Wednesday
    10:00-20:00
  • Thursday
    10:00-18:00
  • Friday
    10:00-18:00
  • Saturday
    10:00-18:00
  • Sunday
    13:00-17:00

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