53rd Street Library
Free entryMidtown West · Manhattan
18 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
The 53rd Street branch of The New York Public Library is a bright, inviting oasis of books and learning in the center of Midtown Manhattan.
Midtown East · Manhattan
Free to visit for everyone. Borrowing, Wi-Fi, computers, printing and programs for kids, teens and adults. A library card is free for New York State residents, workers and students.
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
127 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022
between Park & Lexington Aves.
Nearest subway lines
♿ Partially accessible
Confirm before you go. Hours and closures come from the New York Public Library website and were last checked on October 12, 2026. Libraries can close for weather or emergencies on short notice, so check the branch page before your visit. Report an error
Midtown West · Manhattan
18 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
The 53rd Street branch of The New York Public Library is a bright, inviting oasis of books and learning in the center of Midtown Manhattan.
Upper East Side · Manhattan
328 East 67th Street, New York, NY 10065
The 67th Street branch of The New York Public Library dates to 1905 and was built to resemble the Yorkville branch. More than 100 years later, it continues to serve Manhattan’s bustling Upper East Side.
Midtown East · Manhattan
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is part of The New York Public Library, which consists of four major research libraries and 88 branch libraries located in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.