# 53rd Street Library

> Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after…

URL: https://littlegotham.com/activity/53rd-street-library/

Libraries · Midtown, Manhattan

Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. This modern, largely below-street-level branch sits across from MoMA, so it pairs well with a museum outing.

- **Address:** 18 West 53rd Street, 10019
- **Neighborhood:** Midtown, Manhattan
- **Ages:** All ages
- **Price:** Free (Free; library card is free. Check individual program listings for any registration.)
- **When:** Hours vary by day; see the branch page on nypl.org for current hours and this season's story time calendar.
- **Setting:** Indoor
- **Phone:** (212) 714-8400
- **Website:** https://www.nypl.org/locations/53rd-street
- **Checked against:** https://www.nypl.org/locations/53rd-street

## Highlights

- Across the street from MoMA
- Contemporary multi-level design
- Free computers and Wi-Fi

Hours and prices change; confirm with the provider before you go.

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