Mid-Manhattan Library, New York City

Name: Mid-Manhattan Library
Address: 455 5th Avenue, New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 212-340-0863

#848 among attractions in New York City

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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, formerly known as the Mid-Manhattan Library, is a branch of the New York Public Library at the southeast corner of 40th Street and Fifth Avenue in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. It is diagonally across from the NYPL's Main Branch and Bryant Park to the northwest. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library has space for 400,000 volumes across a basement and seven above-ground stories. Its design includes 11,000 square feet of event space and 1,500 seats for library users. ()

Coordinates: 40°45'7"N, 73°58'54"W

Address

455 5th AvenueMidtown Manhattan (Garment District)New York City United States

Contact

+1 212-340-0863

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Day trips

Mid-Manhattan Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Croton Aqueduct, Bryant Park, The Morgan Library & Museum, Library Way.

~560 ftN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Croton Aqueduct, New York City
3 min walk • The Croton Aqueduct, known today as the Old Croton Aqueduct, is a historic engineering marvel nestled within the bustling city of New York City, United States. Established in the 19th century, this former water supply system has been transformed into a unique hiking...
~820 ftNW
4 acre urban oasis
Bryant Park, New York City
4 min walk • Bryant Park, an oasis amid the hustle and bustle of New York City, offers a serene escape for both locals and tourists alike. Nestled between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan, this 9.6-acre park is known for its lush...
~1000 ftS
Gift shop in a historic cultural venue
The Morgan Library & Museum, New York City
5 min walk • The Morgan Library & Museum, formerly the Pierpont Morgan Library, is a museum and research library in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. It is situated at 225 Madison Avenue, between 36th Street to the south and 37th Street to the north.
~400 ftN
Library, Beaux-Arts architecture
Library Way, New York City
2 min walk • The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, commonly known as the Main Branch or the New York Public Library, is the flagship building in the New York Public Library system and a landmark in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The branch, one of four research libraries in the library system, contains nine separate divisions.
~990 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Fountain, Historical place
Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain, New York City
5 min walk • The Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain is an outdoor fountain in Bryant Park, Manhattan, New York memorializing Josephine Shaw Lowell, a social worker active in the late 19th century. The fountain was designed by architect Charles A. Platt and dedicated in 1912.
~1330 ftN
Yacht club, Sailing, Art Nouveau architecture
New York Yacht Club, New York City
7 min walk • The New York Yacht Club is a private social club and yacht club based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen. The members have contributed to the sport of yachting and yacht design. As of 2001, the organization was reported to have about 3,000 members.
~470 ftN
Library, Specialty museum, Museum
New York Public Library, New York City
3 min walk • The New York Public Library is a public library system in New York City. With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the New York Public Library is the second largest public library in the United States and the fourth largest in the world.
~1100 ftE
Bridge
Park Avenue Viaduct, New York City
6 min walk • The Park Avenue Viaduct, also known as the Pershing Square Viaduct, is a roadway in Manhattan in New York City. It carries vehicular traffic on Park Avenue from 40th to 46th Streets around Grand Central Terminal and the MetLife Building, then through the Helmsley Building.
~590 ftSW
Museum
Girl Scout Museum and Archives, New York City
3 min walk • The Girl Scout Museum and Archives is part of the Girl Scout National Historic Preservation Center at the Girl Scouts headquarters located at 420 Fifth Avenue in New York City.
~700 ftN
Art Deco architecture
500 Fifth Avenue, New York City
4 min walk • 500 Fifth Avenue is a 60-story, 697-foot-tall office building on the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
~1220 ftNW
Street
42nd Street, New York City
6 min walk • 42nd Street is a major crosstown street in the New York City borough of Manhattan, running primarily in Midtown Manhattan and Hell's Kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mid-Manhattan Library?

Nearby attractions include 461 Fifth Avenue, New York City (1 min walk), Mercantile Building, New York City (2 min walk), Library Way, New York City (2 min walk), New York Public Library, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Mid-Manhattan Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mid-Manhattan Library:

Bus

Madison Avenue & East 41st Street • Lines: Q32 (3 min walk)
West 42nd Street & 5th Avenue • Lines: M42 (3 min walk)

Metro

5th Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (4 min walk)
Grand Central • Lines: S (5 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (7 min walk)
New York Penn Station (16 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (34 min walk)