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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Public library in New York

Travel Tips

Explore the Historic Rose Main Reading Room and don't miss the library's gift shop for unique souvenirs. 1

Introduction

Visitor Center

• 🏛️ Location: Located within the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
• 🖥️ Features: Interactive exhibits and digital displays
• 🗺️ Maps: Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese
• 🧳 Services: Check your belongings and learn more about the Library
• 📜 Legacy: Discover the Library’s history and collections

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Exhibitions

• 📜 Polonsky Exhibition: Showcases extraordinary items from the Library’s collections
• 💀 Posada Caricatures: Online exhibition of Posada’s calaveras
• 🏳️‍🌈 Pride & Privacy: LGBTQ+ visibility in Library collections
• 🧊 Awe of the Arctic: Visual history of the Arctic, through July 13, 2024
• 💼 John Jacob Astor: Exhibition on his life and legacy, through August 3, 2024

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Tours

• 🕰️ Schedule: Monday to Saturday at 11 AM and 2 PM
• 🎟️ Booking: Free, but tickets must be reserved online
• 📚 Rose Main Reading Room: Special tours at 11:20 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM
• 🕰️ Visiting Hour: Open for visiting from 10 to 11 AM, Monday to Saturday
• 📱 Self-Guided: Available via the Bloomberg Connects app

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Accessibility

• ♿ Wheelchair Access: All public service units are wheelchair accessible
• 🚪 Entrances: Ramp entrance at 42nd Street, street-level entrance at 40th Street
• 🛗 Elevators: Accessible by an elevator at the north end of the building
• 📧 Contact: Email [email protected] for accommodations
• 🌐 Policy: Web & Mobile Accessibility Policy available online

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Visitor Guidelines

• 📸 Photography: Allowed without flash; no photos of researchers
• 👜 Bag Check: Large bags and luggage must be checked
• ☂️ Umbrellas: Must be checked or placed inside your bag
• 📚 Quiet: Silence your phone and remain quiet in reading rooms
• 🚫 Prohibited Items: No food, drinks, or large bags allowed

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Travel Information
📞   Phone: (917) 275-6975
🌐   Website: https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman
🕒   Hours: See hours
📍   Address: 476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018

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