Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, Stony Brook

Name: Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library
Address: Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, 11790, United States

#4 among attractions in Stony Brook

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Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library, Stony Brook

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The Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library is the main library at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. It is named for the father of philanthropist Ward Melville, who donated 400 acres of land and money to establish Stony Brook University in 1957. It originally opened in July 1963 and has massively expanded since its original construction. The library was dedicated to Melville in 1971. ()

Opened: 1963 (61 years ago)Coordinates: 40°54'55"N, 73°7'22"W

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Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Long Island Museum of American Art, Staller Center for the Arts, Mount Stony Brook Observatory, Charles B. Wang Center.

1 miW
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Long Island Museum of American Art, Stony Brook
26 min walk • The Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages, known as the Long Island Museum, is a nine-acre museum located in Stony Brook, New York.
~410 ftE
Museum
Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook
2 min walk • The Staller Center for the Arts is the main arts building at Stony Brook University. It opened in 1978 as the Stony Brook University Fine Arts Center before being renamed in October 1988 after a $1.8 million donation from the Staller family.
~850 ftW
Observatories and planetariums
Mount Stony Brook Observatory, Stony Brook
5 min walk • The Mount Stony Brook Observatory is an astronomical observatory operated by Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. It is located on the roof of the Earth and Space Sciences Building.
~860 ftE
Student center, Auditorium
Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook
5 min walk • The Charles B. Wang Center, located at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, is a building dedicated to understanding Asian and American cultures, and the interactions of these cultures with other world cultures.
1.3 miN
Saltbox architecture
Thompson House, Long Island
33 min walk • Thompson House is a historic house on N. Country Road in Setauket, Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1709 and is a saltbox form dwelling. It is a rectangular, timber frame two story building with a one-story wing. It features a steeply pitched, asymmetrical gable roof with a central brick chimney.
~1240 ftN
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, Stony Brook
6 min walk • The Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium is the main stadium for Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, United States. Construction began in 2000 at a cost of approximately $22 million.
~1160 ftNW
Basketball, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Island Federal Credit Union Arena, Stony Brook
6 min walk • Island Federal Credit Union Arena, commonly referred to as Island Federal Arena, is a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Stony Brook, New York. It is the home of the Stony Brook Seawolves men's and women's basketball teams.
0.4 miS
Universities and schools, Hospital, Health
Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook
11 min walk • Stony Brook University Hospital, previously known as Stony Brook University Medical Center, is a nationally ranked, 695-bed non-profit, research, and academic medical center located in Stony Brook, New York, providing tertiary care for the entire Long Island region.
~1000 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport
Stony Brook Indoor Sports Complex, Long Island
5 min walk • The Stony Brook Indoor Sports Complex is a multi-purpose complex located in Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY.
0.4 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Stony Brook University Track, Stony Brook
10 min walk • The Stony Brook University Track is the track/field at Stony Brook University serving as the home of the Stony Brook Seawolves men's and women's Track & Field Division I program. The Track and Field is located in the west campus and limited to the east by the Kenneth P.
~1190 ftW
Universities and schools
Simons Center, Stony Brook
6 min walk • The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics is a center for theoretical physics and mathematics at Stony Brook University in New York. The focus of the center is mathematical physics and the interface of geometry and physics. It was founded in 2007 by a gift from the James and Marilyn Simons Foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library?

Nearby attractions include Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook (2 min walk), Mount Stony Brook Observatory, Stony Brook (5 min walk), Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook (5 min walk), Simons Center, Stony Brook (6 min walk).

How to get to Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library:

Bus

Student Union • Lines: Ob (3 min walk)
Student Activity Center • Lines: I, Oa, Ob, R&D, R1, R2, S, SP West (4 min walk)

Train

Stony Brook (13 min walk)