New York Public Library Main Branch
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Today: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Open Now
📞 Contact
(917) 275-6975
nypl.org
🕒 Hours
Mon-Thu: 10 AM - 8 PM
Fri-Sat: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sun: 1 PM - 5 PM
✨ Features
- Rose Main Reading Room
- Research Collections
- Patience & Fortitude Lions
- Free WiFi
About NYPL Main Branch
The New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, commonly known as the Main Branch, is an iconic Beaux-Arts landmark guarded by the famous marble lions Patience and Fortitude. Home to the world-renowned Rose Main Reading Room and extensive research collections, this flagship library serves as the crown jewel of the NYPL system.