New york public library hours
The New York Public Library (NYPL) has multiple branches and hours of operation vary depending on the location. Here are the general hours of operation for some of the main branches:
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (42nd Street and 5th Avenue)
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mid-Manhattan Library (455 5th Avenue)
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brooklyn Public Library (Central Branch, 10 Grand Army Plaza)
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Queens Library (Central Branch, 89-17 Merrick Boulevard)
- Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Please note that hours may vary on holidays and during special events. It's always a good idea to check the NYPL website or call the branch you plan to visit to confirm hours before heading out.
Additionally, many NYPL branches have extended hours during the summer months (June to August) and during the school year (September to May). Some branches may also have special hours for specific services, such as the NYPL's Research Libraries or the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.