53rd Street Library

The 53rd Street Library occupies a modern building designed by TEN Arquitectos, featuring contemporary architecture with accessible facilities, computer stations, reading areas, and community meeting spaces that serve Manhattan residents and visitors daily.

Opened on June 27, 2016, this library branch was established to improve educational access in Midtown Manhattan, replacing older facilities and becoming part of the New York Public Library system's expansion efforts.

The library serves as a community hub hosting multilingual programs, author visits, literacy workshops, and cultural celebrations while maintaining collections in multiple languages including Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese for diverse populations.

Operating Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the library provides 68 computers including 46 laptops, free Wi-Fi, printing services, and eliminates late fines on overdue materials for patron convenience.

Located near the Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Center, this library uniquely collaborates with cultural institutions for joint exhibitions and educational programs while housing environmental documents about local brownfield remediation efforts.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: June 27, 2016

Architects: TEN Arquitectos

Part of: New York Public Library Branch Libraries

Address: 18 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00-18:00

Phone: +12127148400

Website: https://nypl.org/locations/53rd-street

GPS coordinates: 40.76077,-73.97675

Latest update: October 2, 2025 09:19