53rd Street Library

Category: Public library in New York

Address: 18 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: +12127148400

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 11AM–6PM

Tuesday: 11AM–6PM

Wednesday: 11AM–6PM

Thursday: 11AM–6PM

Friday: 11AM–6PM

Saturday: 11AM–6PM

Reviews

Cris J

Oct 12, 2022

Beautiful and quiet library. Has a sit down area like a set of stairs to just sit and relax. I saw some people secretly eating there but it was still nice Came here to my first NYPL to get the limited edition Spiderman library card and it was quick and easy Close to rockefellercenter!

Bailey Choi

Oct 11, 2022

A huge library near my home, the environment here is really calm and I relate with what I read and yes the entry is free this is good thing

John Nicol

Sep 4, 2022

Beautiful New York City architecture. So easy on the eye.

Montserrat Oliveros Gonzalez

Aug 27, 2022

The entrance in impressive. With some stairs where you can sit down to rest after a long walk as a tourist, contemplating the views that Bryan Park offers you. Inside it is a huge building with several floors. You can stroll while you enjoy contemplating many works of art. I personally liked that tourists could not access the study rooms, although I will not deny that I would have liked to see some of the very old books that are in this library. Admission is free. It's worth a visit. Sure you will not regret.

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Questions & Answers

What is the capacity of the theatre space in terms of seats?

Marlin Thomas | Aug 15, 2022
Rup Dog | Aug 15, 2022

With current covid-19 spacing requirements, I would say about 30 people.

Hi hood afternoon can I ask you sth there have ESl classes or not

Khunjai Danil | Oct 15, 2019
Genoveve Rodriguez | Oct 15, 2019

ESOL conversation on Wednesdays 2-3:30pm, and Saturdays at 2pm.

What are the requirements for checking out a book?

Hypatia Magyar | Oct 15, 2019
Boom Boom | Oct 15, 2019

Library card?

Are there any charging ports for laptops?

Mawuli Katamani | Oct 15, 2019
Ernesto Martonucci | Oct 15, 2019

Yes

I am looking for a novel, The Moviegoer by Walker Percy. How do I find out if you have it at your branch? Thank you!

Anita Mondello | Oct 14, 2021
53rd Street Library | Oct 14, 2021

Hi, we do have this book in our collection, although not at 53rd St Library at the moment, you can request for a copy to be sent there for pick up. This is the item record page: https://tinyurl.com/yyw8cmk5 Feel free to reach out to Ask NYPL with further questions: https://www.nypl.org/get-help/contact-us

Are the restrooms open for public?

Bravo Delta | Oct 14, 2020
Leanna Frankland | Oct 14, 2020

Not at this time.

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Is there any requirements for entering the library?

Shoamir Rustamov | Oct 14, 2020
Sofiya Mohammed Saleh | Oct 14, 2020

You have to wear mask

Can I connect to the library with online. And have you a great online connect system.?

SD network | Oct 14, 2020
Julio Enrique Miranda | Oct 14, 2020

If you mean connect to WiFi, then yes you can. Just note that all libraries that are currently open are grab and go, so you won't be able to stay inside but will probably get a stable connection outside.

Does this location have a 24hr book drop?

Jennifer Kim | Oct 15, 2019
Graciela Cels | Oct 15, 2019

Yes

do you do tax preparetion

ANNABELLA SIMONE | Oct 15, 2019
Julio Enrique Miranda | Oct 15, 2019

https://www.nypl.org/events/calendar?keyword=tax+prep&target%5B%5D=ad&city%5B%5D=bx&city%5B%5D=man&city%5B%5D=si&date_op=GREATER_EQUAL&date1=01%2F30%2F2018&location=&type=&topic=&audience=&series= This is a calendar of events with information on branches assisting in tax preparation.

Make new york ID?

JUNIOR DELA MARE Martinez | Oct 15, 2019
John Charles | Oct 15, 2019

No it does not as far as i know IDNYC lovations are all around look up using IDNYC as search

WHEN IS YOUR next Origami Meet Up?

Carol Bernstein | Oct 15, 2018
Julio Enrique Miranda | Oct 15, 2018

Saturday Sept 15th 11am https://www.nypl.org/events/calendar?keyword=Origami&target%5B%5D=ad&target%5B%5D=ya&target%5B%5D=cr&city%5B%5D=man&date_op=GREATER_EQUAL&date1=08%2F30%2F2018&location=8160&type=&topic=&audience=&series=

Do you help with immigration forms

Margaret Sealey | Oct 15, 2018
William Morse | Oct 15, 2018

They have an entire section of books on immigration and US citizenship ask one of the librarians!

can I use a Bronx library card to check out a book here?

Althea Spring | Oct 15, 2018
Joseph | Oct 15, 2018

As ling as your Bronx card is a NYPL card you can.

DO YOU HAVE DVD PLAYERS ?

Arnold Strauch | Oct 15, 2018
53rd Street Library | Oct 15, 2018

Hello Arnold, We have DVDs but not DVD players. Please come in and browse our collections. We'd love to meet you. - Genoveve

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