Olivia S.
8/18/2025
Must visit spot if you are in NYC! Beautiful building with wonderful history, worth stepping in for a few minutes just to see the interior. Free admission given that it is a library. Was nicely...
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
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476 5th Ave
New York, NY 10018
The New York Public Library's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building offers a diverse range of free summer events, programs for children and teens, and extensive reading recommendations. Visitors can engage in various activities, from author talks and workshops to unique exhibitions celebrating culture and creativity.
Highlighting significant milestones, such as the 100th anniversary of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, the library also provides special edition centennial library cards. With a focus on inclusivity, the library hosts programs exploring disability pride, artistic protests, and offers opportunities for networking and professional development in the arts.
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O'Zandra F.
8/12/2025
Located near Bryant Park, this multilevel library is filled with history... sculptures, models, and books. There is an onsite store & café. There's many opportunities to learn something...
Megan C.
8/4/2025
20 years of visits to NYC and I had never step foot inside the public library. Shameful! Remedied that this week with a walk up and down the staircases, catching everything from their "treasures"...
Alan B.
5/20/2025
This is a beautiful building replete with a stately entranced guarded by marble lions. It's a research library, not your typical lending library. It offers guided tours, audio tours, and the...
Susan C.
5/17/2025
Iconic in many ways, this particular location of the NYPL is synonymous with what comes to mind when the general public is asked about the library in Manhattan. As the main branch, it serves as...
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