New York Public Library Main Branch, United States: what it is and when to go

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, 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.

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Run by

New York Public Library

Protection

Protected heritage

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the History places in United States. In Kokai 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.

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.

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. 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 you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

• Bryant ParkPublic park in Manhattan, New York City, USA124 m
• The CarouselWith kids140 m
• Morgan Library & MuseumLibrary and museum in New York, New York445 m
• Other Half BrewingBrewery579 m
• Empire State BuildingSkyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA605 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.

More in United States: History

• Golden Gate Bridge: suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
• Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
• Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
• Central Park: public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
• Yosemite National Park: national park in California, United States
• 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.

Frequently asked questions

Keep reading

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• United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
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