Princeton University Library, Princeton

Name: Princeton University Library
Address: Princeton University, Princeton, 08544-0001, United States
Telephone: +1 609-258-3788

#31 among attractions in Princeton

Gothic Revival architecture, Library

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Facts and practical information

Princeton University Library is the main library system of Princeton University. With holdings of more than 7 million books, 6 million microforms, and 48,000 linear feet of manuscripts, it is among the largest libraries in the world by number of volumes. The main headquarters of the university system is the Harvey S. Firestone Memorial Library building, named after tire magnate Harvey Firestone. Additionally, Princeton is part of the Research Collections and Preservation Consortium along with Columbia Libraries, Harvard Library and New York Public Library. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°21'0"N, 74°39'32"W

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Day trips

Princeton University Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton University Chapel, Princeton Battle Monument, Palmer Square.

~1190 ftS
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Princeton University in New Jersey, the Princeton University Art Museum is a gateway to a world of artistic splendor, with a collection that spans over 5,000 years of world history. As an art gallery of considerable repute, this institution...
~730 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place
Princeton University Chapel, Princeton
4 min walk • The Princeton University Chapel is located on that university's main campus in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. It replaces an older chapel that burned down in 1920.
~1510 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Historical place
Princeton Battle Monument, Princeton
8 min walk • The Princeton Battle Monument is located in Princeton, New Jersey, adjacent to Morven and Princeton's borough hall. The Monument commemorates the January 3, 1777 Battle of Princeton, and depicts General George Washington leading his troops to victory and the death of General Hugh Mercer.
~640 ftW
Park
Palmer Square, Princeton
4 min walk • Palmer Square is a public square and planned development in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey across from Nassau Street and Princeton University that today forms a collection of shops, restaurants, offices and residential spaces.
0.4 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
McCarter Theatre, Princeton
11 min walk • McCarter Theatre Center is a not-for-profit, professional company on the campus of Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. The institution is currently led by Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Managing Director Michael S. Rosenberg.
~310 ftNW
Library, Cafe
Princeton Public Library, Princeton
2 min walk • The Princeton Public Library serves the town of Princeton, New Jersey. It is the most visited municipal public library in New Jersey with over 860,000 annual visitors who borrow 550,000 items, ask more than 83,000 reference questions, log onto library computers over 90,000 times, and attend more than 1,300 programs.
~640 ftSW
Church
Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton
4 min walk • The Nassau Presbyterian Church is a historic congregation located at 61 Nassau Street in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. It has been the home of many important figures in the history of Presbyterianism in the United States as a result of its proximity to Princeton University and the Princeton Theological Seminary.
~450 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Princeton Garden Theatre, Princeton
3 min walk • The Princeton Garden Theatre is a historic movie theater on Nassau Street in Princeton, New Jersey. Owned by Princeton University, it is operated by Renew Theaters, a non-profit which manages golden-age movie theaters.
~980 ftW
Church
Nassau Christian Center, Princeton
5 min walk • The Nassau Christian Center is an Assemblies of God church in Princeton, New Jersey located at 26 Nassau Street. It is housed in an historic church building built in 1868 that was once home to Princeton's Second Presbyterian Church, later known as St.
~1310 ftNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, Princeton
7 min walk • Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church was founded in 1839 in Princeton, New Jersey. The church was formed after the Nassau Presbyterian Church allowed 90 of the 131 former African American members to form their own church, after a fire had devastated the Nassau church.
~1440 ftN
Cemetery
Princeton Cemetery, Princeton
7 min walk • Princeton Cemetery is located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. It is owned by the Nassau Presbyterian Church. John F.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Princeton University Library open?

Princeton University Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Princeton University Library?

Nearby attractions include FitzRandolph Gate, Princeton (1 min walk), Nassau Street, Princeton (2 min walk), Princeton Public Library, Princeton (2 min walk), Princeton Garden Theatre, Princeton (3 min walk).

How to get to Princeton University Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Princeton University Library:

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Princeton (15 min walk)