# New York Public Library Main Branch, United States: what it is and when to go > New York Public Library Main Branch is a research library in Manhattan, New York, USA (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building) in United States (New York City), at 21 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/biblioteca-publica-de-nueva-york/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Research library in Manhattan, New York, USA · History - **Local name:** Stephen A. Schwarzman Building - **Where:** United States · 5th Avenue 476, 10018, New York - **Elevation:** 21 m - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 17 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Mo,Th-Sa 10:00-18:00; Tu-We 08:00-20:00 - **Website:** [nypl.org](https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman) - **Run by:** New York Public Library - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible - **Coordinates:** 40.75322, -73.98225 ## What it is and where New York Public Library Main Branch is a research library in Manhattan, New York, USA (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building) in United States (New York City), at 21 m above sea level. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [New York City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nueva-york/), where this site lists 142 more places to see, 148 m from the centre. Its coordinates are 40.75322, -73.98225; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.753218%2C-73.982245) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.753218%2C-73.982245) - **Run by:** New York Public Library - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit New York Public Library Main Branch is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 23 | | February | Possible | 10 h 26 | | March | Best time | 11 h 41 | | April | Best time | 13 h 06 | | May | Best time | 14 h 16 | | June | Best time | 14 h 54 | | July | Best time | 14 h 39 | | August | Best time | 13 h 38 | | September | Best time | 12 h 15 | | October | Best time | 10 h 53 | | November | Possible | 9 h 41 | | December | Possible | 9 h 05 | In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Bryant Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bryant-park/): Public park in Manhattan, New York City, USA · 124 m - [The Carousel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-carousel/): With kids · 140 m - [Morgan Library & Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-morgan-library-museum/): Library and museum in New York, New York · 445 m - [Other Half Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/other-half-brewing/): Brewery · 579 m - [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): Skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA · 605 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: History - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States - [Hollywood Walk of Fame](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hollywood-walk-of-fame/): more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is New York Public Library Main Branch? It is a research library in Manhattan, New York, USA (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building in the local language) in United States. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit New York Public Library Main Branch? March to October. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. ### How do you get to New York Public Library Main Branch? The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 17 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.753218%2C-73.982245) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Bryant Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bryant-park/), [The Carousel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-carousel/), [Morgan Library & Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-morgan-library-museum/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/265302076), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7013887), CC0. More about New York Public Library Main Branch on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Public_Library_Main_Branch). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).