New York Public Library Reading Rooms

Schwarzman building and mid manhattan library will be closed on sundays from july 7 2019 through september 1 2019.
New york public library reading rooms. Everyone is welcome to browse freely. One of new york city s most iconic locations the majestic rose main reading room measures 78 feet by 297 feet roughly the length of two city blocks with 52 foot tall ceilings displaying murals of vibrant skies and billowing clouds. Regular sunday hours will resume september 8 2019. On may 30 2014 a piece of ceiling fell inside the new york public library rose reading room.
More sections of the new york public library s fifth avenue building are now landmarks. Schwarzman building commonly known as the main branch or the new york public library is the flagship building in the new york public library system and a landmark in midtown manhattan new york city. The reading rooms are great spots if you re looking for a quiet place to read and you can charge your phone while you re at it. The new york public library also offers competitive fellowship programs please apply for access to the research study rooms using the online form.
You can book an audio tour and learn about the building on your own. Rose main reading room and public catalog room the stephen a. To say that the ceiling of the rose main reading room at the new york public library s main building on fifth avenue the biggest room in the biggest public library branch in the country s. General research division third floor room 315.
The new york public library is still a functioning library and many people come here for the library services. The stunning landmark space was forced to close for about two weeks that turned into two years. Nypl s rose main reading room is officially a new york city landmark. During this time patrons can access library services on sundays at nearby 53rd street library.
After being closed for more than two years for important repairs and restoration the new york public library s historic rose main reading room and bill blass public catalog room reopens to the public this morning at 10 a m.