New York City - The New York Public Library (NYPL) - Travel Guide

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is the second-largest public library in the United States (behind the Library of Congress), and one of the largest in the world.

The main branch, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, is located in the two-block section of Fifth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets

The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965 and renovated multiple times since.

Patience and Fortitude, the pair of marble lions that stand before the main building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in Manhattan, welcome locals and visitors from all over the world since the Library was dedicated on May 23, 1911.

You can explore the library yourself, or attend the event, exhibit, or a free 1-hour docent-led tour

It is the setting of countless TV shows and movies, as well as near Bryant Park

The New York Public Library (NYPL) information

Address	Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street New York, NY, 10018
Admission Fee and Hours	NYPL - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Entrance and Hours : FREE for ALL Open Hours: SUN 1 PM–5 PM MON - SAT 10 AM–5:35 PM Free one-hour tours of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tours meet at the reception desk in Astor Hall. Tours are available on a first-come basis and are limited to 25 people. Free, self-guided audio tour. Available in English and Spanish and runs 30–45 minutes. Pick up an audio tour device from the visitor’s desk in Astor Hall
Getting There	By Subway to NYPL Building in NYC : - Take train 7 and exit at 5th Ave stop (closest to the library) or, - Take train B, D, F, Q to Times Square (42nd) Stop and walk east on 5th Ave The New York Public Library (NYPL) - Schwarzman Building Directions Information
Recommendations	• Combine with nearby attractions in Midtown. • Have lunch in Bryant Park, visit Times Square, Grand Central, and the UN!
Website	Visit New York Public Library Website

New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour - $89.99

See New York City’s top sights on a full-day sightseeing tour that includes travel by bus and boat. View Times Square, the US Customs building, Federal Hall, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, the South Street Seaport and more. You also hop on a boat cruise* around New York Harbor to snap photos of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the city skyline. Your guide shares informative commentary at all of the sights as you take in the Big Apple on this comprehensive tour.

*boat cruise is not included during the off season Jan 1 - April 1

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New York City - The New York Public Library (NYPL) - Travel Guide