New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Category: Public library in New York

Address: 476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

Phone: +19172756975

Opening hours

Sunday: 1–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–8PM

Wednesday: 10AM–8PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Sofiaa2009_

Oct 6, 2022

I love this place

Derek Hoedl

Oct 6, 2022

Been to library's across the country. This is the best. The study hall is mint.

Võ Tố Trinh

Oct 6, 2022

Absolutely stunning, classical and nice public library in Manhattan, NYPL made me feel like I was in a museum or a university’s library, a great and quiet place for learners/workers to visit. Definitely come back.

Amish Patel

Oct 5, 2022

Beautiful. Largest library in the world.

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Questions & Answers

Does the library organize free guided tours within the library? If yes, when?

Esra Erdemli Arkış | Oct 7, 2018
Dave C | Oct 7, 2018

Free one-hour tours of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building begin at 11 AM and 2 PM on Monday through Saturdays. (Please keep in mind that The Schwarzman Building is closed on Sundays in July and August). Tours meet at the reception desk in Astor Hall. Tours are available on a first come basis and are limited to 25 people.

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Are library open on Sunday

Michael Ramos | Oct 7, 2018
PARTH JOSHI | Oct 7, 2018

Yes

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Can i join if i dont live in new york? for borrowing books on line?

Sheri Coker | Oct 7, 2018
arlene andgavin | Oct 7, 2018

Yes. I just became an out of state member. You get a 3-month membership including ebooks. If you’re out of country, I think you get a 3-day pass to do in-house research.

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What is your email?

David Nieves | Oct 7, 2018
Mursal.cabdurahman isaag | Oct 6, 2020

Hassan. Abdurahman

Is this the library where Ghostbusters was filmed?

Laura Amento | Oct 6, 2020
Jordi (Jhor Dee) | Oct 6, 2020

Yes!

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Can you pop in any time during opening hours to see Winnie the poo?

natasha luczak | Oct 7, 2018
Mandy Kirby | Oct 7, 2018

Yes, as long as the children's library is open you can see them

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Does the library have past. Marriage licences?

PAULINE LAJTAY | Oct 7, 2018
Aua Aua | Oct 7, 2018

You have to go on the floors above and ask from the librarian.. im sure they have almost everything from the past if only yu ask for it

As of January 2022, can one do research and read physical books on the Stephen Schwarzman library ?

Hennessy Fermin | Feb 8, 2022
Eileen Maher | Feb 8, 2022

Yes. Absolutely.

Do you help with family history research

Rachel Consuelo | Jan 9, 2022
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | Jan 9, 2022

Hello, you can check with our Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy: https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/milstein

Can I print? Is it 10cents or free?

Jamie L (JL) | Oct 7, 2018
Adele H Rahte | Oct 7, 2018

Not free.

Can I get in with my children just as "tourists"? Not borrow anything.

Eva Isabel Pérez García | Oct 7, 2018
Sergio Pino | Oct 7, 2018

Yes, this is the way

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I have hundreds of hard and soft books that I want to donate to the library Some books are over 100 years old Does the NYC library accept free books?

Michael Dangelo | May 9, 2022
behrang ghabchi | May 9, 2022

Woow What a great news👍🏻 You can email them and inform them and I’m sure they will call you back

What is required to gain admission to the library?

Jack Adler | Nov 10, 2021
Olga Kontos | Nov 10, 2021

all they asked us for was a bag check. no ID or anything required.

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Hello! Do I have to be vaccinated to enter the library?

Sarai C. Añez M. | Oct 6, 2021
Maritza Ramon | Oct 6, 2021

At the moment they are not asking not to be later.

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Is it open on sundays to study??

Maria Mughal | Oct 6, 2020
Daniel Medina | Oct 6, 2020

It is open on Sundays from 10AM to 5PM for most of the year except July and August. So yes, you can study there on Sundays.

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Are library open today?

몽글몽글 | Oct 7, 2019
David | Oct 7, 2019

Yes

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Is there public wifi here? How good is it (can it stream videos)?

jinjin wang | Sep 6, 2022
Alex Zhang | Sep 6, 2022

There’s wifi but not sure if it’s high speed to stream video

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when do streets close for St Patricks Day Parade?

ross joanna | Apr 9, 2022
Tim Montgomery | Apr 9, 2022

It starts at 11:00 so, some time before then.

Hello, can someone tell me if there is a children's book room? And what floor is it on? Thanks

Yoly Quezada | Mar 10, 2022
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | Mar 10, 2022

Good morning! In this building we no longer have a book room for the children. But, at the SNFL Library across the street from us on the corner of 40th and 5th Avenue we have a children's book room on the ground floor. They are new facilities with much to enjoy. - Diogo Cardoso Associate Director, Visitor Experience New York Public Library

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Do this library offer new York ID?

A Google User | Mar 10, 2022
Mohasina Kader | Mar 10, 2022

No

Would I need permission to have photo shoots here in the hallways and stairs?

Syeda Tahea | Mar 10, 2022
Michael Johnson | Mar 10, 2022

Yes

Who you gonna call?

Harry Munslow | Jan 9, 2022
Alex Smotritsky | Jan 9, 2022

Ghost Busters

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I need to make appointment to go in ?

Yolanda Gonzalez | Dec 10, 2021
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | Dec 10, 2021

Hello, it depends on which division you would like to visit. But in general, you do not need to make an appointment to visit Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. More information here -- https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman

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Does the building have parking?

Alexander Guo | Nov 10, 2021
Courtney Luk | Nov 10, 2021

There's street parking.

Is the reading room open to the public?

Clara Williams | Nov 10, 2021
Peter Falco | Nov 10, 2021

Yes, some materials require a reservation / appointment, but the room is open.

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A tourist can borrow a book to be consulted in the reading room. If possible what is the procedure?

Julio Miguel Castaños Guzmán | Oct 6, 2021
Maritza Ramon | Oct 6, 2021

Well, because of the pandemic it is a bit restricted but if you have a book or a computer you can enter the classrooms, if you can go to the photo and book area, the people who work there are very kind and they will give you more information about what you need. want to know.

Hi! Am I to be vaccinate to get in ?

Sarai C. Añez M. | Oct 6, 2021
Rizwan Khan | Oct 6, 2021

They don't check for vaccination cards. You can visit as long as you have mask on.

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Is the Rose main reading room currently open?

Shilpitha Holla P | Oct 6, 2021
The_Louis_Mx | Oct 6, 2021

It will be fully open on July 1st as Gov Cuomo has said for NYC back to business plan...

Good afternoon. How can I find out what job my father and Uncle were working at in the years from 1948 through 1951? Another question how can I find someone's address in 1969/1970 that live in Brooklyn. Where do I look for that information? Thank

Jean Horan | Oct 6, 2021
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | Oct 6, 2021

NYPL does keep directories at the library that might help you with your research. The best location in NYPL for you to visit is our Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy: https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/milstein Staff have created a number of online pathfinders that should be of help with your research, including this overview of their collections: https://www.nypl.org/about/divisions/milstein/genealogy A guide to visiting for research can be found here: https://www.nypl.org/about/using-the-library/plan-your-research-visit Additional pathfinders can be found here: https://libguides.nypl.org/nyplmilstein

Are you allowed to sit in this library now that the pandemic is over?

Steven Sanchez | Oct 6, 2021
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | Dec 10, 2021

Hello, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building now offering limited onsite access to its collections on an appointment-only basis. More information here: https://www.nypl.org/locations/directory https://www.nypl.org/research/appointments

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Is this place open again?

sarahi ruiz | Oct 6, 2021
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | Oct 6, 2021

Hello. This library location is currently closed. You can check the list of reopened locations along with the hours on this page: https://www.nypl.org/locations

Is the library open to read inside the building? The Bryant park one? TIA

Luis Anibal | Oct 6, 2021
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | Oct 6, 2021

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is currently closed. Some of our library locations have reopened for Grab & Go service only. More information here: https://www.nypl.org/about/grab-and-go

can I find old newspaper here?

mary benn | Oct 6, 2020
Richard Astley | Oct 6, 2020

Yes

Hi, can someone advice me on forming a Political Organization?

Thamayanthy Logeswaran | Oct 6, 2020
Mike R | Oct 6, 2020

google how to form a political organization

is it accessible to people in wheelchairs?

Martine Martine | Oct 6, 2020
Emmanuel Berthelot | Oct 6, 2020

Unfortunately no, no accessibility, only elevators for staff are available behind the building

Do they charge admission?

Karla Marroquin | Oct 6, 2020
Natalia Moreno Casco | Oct 6, 2020

No. Another fact, they check bags and wallets when leaving, not when entering.

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Is it a good place to work? Is Wifi available and an area to make phonecalls?

Joany Hernández Pérez | Oct 6, 2020
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | Oct 6, 2020

The Library has WiFi throughout the building and it's available for free! https://www.nypl.org/help/computers-internet-and-wireless-access/wireless-internet-access There are many public areas to work, both quietly and in a group. There are a few open areas where telephone calls can be made. Enjoy your visit!

do I have to buy a ticket to go in?it is free to borrow a book inside? If yes, can I use my Brooklyn library card?

joselin cencen | Oct 6, 2020
Manoj Kumar | Oct 6, 2020

No tickets, free to read in the premises

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can I enter the library with a suitcase?

Barbara Kane | Oct 7, 2019
Idoia goñi | Oct 7, 2019

No. They check the handbags. Suitcases prohibited.

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Hi, are the Living Language book and cd's available?(while the library is under construction). 2. Is there still a used bookstore in the library? Thak u

Kandle Arawak | Oct 7, 2019
Daniel Medina | Oct 7, 2019

I don't know anything about the Living Language books and discs, so you have to ask them about that. But as far as I know, they no longer have a used bookstore like before. I might be wrong, but I don't see any signs of it like they used to at the old location.

Is there printing services here. Like I need to use a computer to print something out?

Theresa Nyamekye | Oct 7, 2019
Daniel Medina | Oct 7, 2019

Yes, I believe they do.

When was it built

Dorothy Eiermann | Oct 7, 2019
Johnny B | Oct 7, 2019

1897 - 1911

Can we do photo exhibition free of charge for few days in the library or would you help me to make other locations?

thomas mammen | Oct 7, 2019
Jonathan Gough | Oct 7, 2019

Probably not

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Can one get a library card? I

Don Baker | Oct 7, 2019
Michael Cooper | Oct 7, 2019

You can get a library card at any branch.

Is the library near a train station or subway stp?

Christine Bianco | Oct 7, 2019
Iaroslav R | Oct 7, 2019

Yes. 7th train is right there, and B,D,F,M trains are almost right there

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Can I get a library card with my picture

Kimyada Ortiz | Oct 7, 2019
Jonathan Gough | Oct 7, 2019

I don't believe you can.

Hello. Does the library have lockers or somewhere where to keep luggage? (Like a suitcase) thanks :)

Agustín Rodríguez De Lima | Oct 7, 2019
Arthur Motch | Oct 7, 2019

No

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Does the library offer original copies documentation? Things like immigration records, marriage records, etc.

Logan Oliva | Oct 7, 2019
Wei Wang | Oct 7, 2019

Yes, it does. Ask for details from the circulation on the third floor.

Is there a list of Libraries open on Sunday?

Stephen Kennedy | Oct 7, 2019
Miguel Martinez | Oct 7, 2019

Yes

What is needed to get a library card?

RedAm48 Brija | Oct 7, 2019
Szi Szi | Oct 7, 2019

I was just a visitor but maybe you can find it on the website of the library

Good afternoon, do you still have an English course for immigrants?

Silvia Helena | Oct 7, 2019
Valentina AltrokS | Oct 7, 2019

It was very interesting to visit free class for the people How love English And want to know about history

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Please advice the names of the three lions at the entrance? Thanks.

Eduardo Huhn | Oct 7, 2019
Justin Burch | Oct 7, 2019

I thought there was only 2. And they are named Patience and Fortitude.

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Can I come and read the book inside of the library?

Olga Duda | Oct 7, 2019
Belur Vijayakumar | Oct 7, 2019

Make enquiries at the counter

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For the Schwarzman bldg, does it have to be a guided tour only, or can we visit it on our own? Also if we do so, what is the fee and can I buy that at the Library? Thanks.

Anindita Dasgupta | Oct 7, 2019
Belur Vijayakumar | Oct 7, 2019

I did it for free on my own. You have guided tours also

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Is the Library open the day of the Late President Bush's funeral?

PD AL Campbell | Oct 7, 2019
Alex Sei | Oct 7, 2019

Yes it's. But watch out if the NYPD close(freeze zone) it you can't go in the library

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Is it open on Christmas morning?

Alberto Cruciani | Oct 7, 2019
Belur Vijayakumar | Oct 7, 2019

Translation please

How can I get a library card?

Deb Pridgen | Oct 7, 2019
Raul Martinez Patetta | Oct 7, 2019

You go in by 42 door of NYPL, turn left and go straight ahead. There you will need ID or passport. Library card get you free entry to more than 30 museums

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Is it available on Thanksgiving day?

이정현 | Oct 7, 2019
Dr. Earlmont Williams | Oct 7, 2019

It's not available on Thanksgiving Day. It's actually closed on that day. Please see the following link: https://www.nypl.org/help/closings

Does the library open on Thanksgiving

이정현 | Oct 7, 2019
Jehuda Ish-Shalom | Oct 7, 2019

English? About time that Google Translate work here too!

Is it crowded and loud?

simple life92 | Oct 7, 2019
Petah V | Oct 7, 2019

Very quiet, only crowded in the tourist area.

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What time does it close?

Sandra Heft | Oct 7, 2019
Gabriel Doce | Oct 7, 2019

5.45 pm

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Could you tell me whether the microfilm reading room is open at the same times as the general ones given, and whether, arriving from out of town late Friday, I would be able to order reels the next day? Thank you very much Paul Jankowski

paul jankowski | Oct 7, 2019
Iwan Gerbes | Oct 7, 2019

I think this is something you can better phone them about, the people answering the questions here are not employees. So best to phone thr library

Can I learn English at the Library?

Clara Lopez | Oct 7, 2019
Gabriel Doce | Oct 7, 2019

Yes

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Can I return a book when the library is closed

Trea Hoving | Oct 7, 2018
kenneth nesbitt | Oct 7, 2018

No

How can i call ny library by my whatsapp?

Qasim | Oct 7, 2018
Rodolfo Pardow | Oct 7, 2018

I think it'no possible, but I sugest send an e mail doing your question

Do they have a luggage room? Cause I plan to visit the library just before going to the airport and I don't think they'll let me in with a huge traveling backpack

Camille Diallo | Oct 7, 2018
Jim Panz | Oct 7, 2018

No there isn't a luggage room. They inspect your bags when you are leaving. An option is luggage storage for about $6 a day. There all over Manhattan

The place is unbelievable it Saturday afternoon at 1 and I can't figure out how to get in

Daniel Salerno | Oct 7, 2018
Tony Brown | Oct 7, 2018

5th floor

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Video from the EICHMANN TRIAL 1960???

Ronald Gold | Oct 7, 2018
Byron Benion | Oct 7, 2018

Yes

Are there any sound recordings of Mr. Edward "pork chop" Davis of Harlem, NY? Famous for standing on a ladder @125th street. Thx

REGGIE G | Oct 7, 2018
Tony Brown | Oct 7, 2018

Google them but they have sound.

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How much is a BB Card

HEAD CASE | Oct 7, 2018
Togi Halomoan | Oct 7, 2018

Call library monday

What important colections do you have?

Carlos Gamba | Oct 7, 2018
Jake Hausen | Oct 7, 2018

They change. Sometimes they have special exhibits

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Is there a scanner?

DXhardy831 | Oct 7, 2018
Togi Halomoan | Oct 7, 2018

Yesss

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Do they allow food and drink?

Melissa Pisarski | Oct 7, 2018
Togi Halomoan | Oct 7, 2018

Noooo

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Is the Rose reading room currently open?

Leslie Nazario | Oct 7, 2018
Stephan Grütering | Oct 7, 2018

I have no idea, why don't I ask them directly?

Can I get a day pass to work / study in the library if I am a visitor ? Non resident ?

paola ceccarelli | Oct 7, 2018
Jennifer Hyeim Suh | Oct 7, 2018

You can pass freely. No need of especial permition. They just check your bagpack when you go in and out.

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Is this the library where you can ask any question and it will be documented

Brynn Duncan | Oct 7, 2018
Stephan Grütering | Oct 7, 2018

Good question, ... sorry I have no idea.

Is this the location I should go to for genealogical research?

Dianne DeMille | Oct 7, 2018
Stephan Grütering | Oct 7, 2018

This is it

Do they have color printers and computers in this library?

Kimberly Veliz | Oct 7, 2018
Jennifer Hyeim Suh | Oct 7, 2018

Yes

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Schedule for today

Raoul Delphonse | Oct 7, 2018
Stephan Grütering | Oct 7, 2018

I live in Frankfurt, try their homepage for christsake

How do i renew the books

Carmen Sanabria | Oct 7, 2018
SU | Oct 7, 2018

You can do so in the online library catalog. Also by going into the library with your book. And possibly by calling the library. Online catalog is fastest and easiest.

Are the original Winnie the Poo stuffed animals still there and in display?

Beverly Heintz | Oct 7, 2018
william cotto | Oct 7, 2018

It's a strong possibility that they're still there...

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