Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Public library branch in Midtown Manhattan, United States
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library spans 180,000 square feet across eight floors, containing 400,000 books and materials at 455 Fifth Avenue.
Originally established as a department store in 1915, the building transformed into the Mid-Manhattan Library in 1970 before undergoing renovation in 2021.
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center and Pasculano Learning Center provide extensive resources for research, education, and professional development to New York residents.
The library operates from 8 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and 10 AM to 6 PM on weekends, offering free access to books, computers, and study spaces.
The public rooftop terrace presents views of Midtown Manhattan while the 42-foot atrium connects five levels of browsable book stacks in the Long Room.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1970
Architects: T. Joseph Bartley, Mecanoo
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Part of: New York Public Library Branch Libraries
Address: 455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016 10016
Phone: +12123400863
Website: https://nypl.org/locations/snfl
GPS coordinates: 40.75206,-73.98189
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27
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