# NYPL Children's Center at 42nd Street

> The children's room on the ground floor of the landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, stocked with picture books, chapter books, audiobooks and kid-only…

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Libraries · Midtown, Manhattan

The children's room on the ground floor of the landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, stocked with picture books, chapter books, audiobooks and kid-only computers. It hosts story times, music and theater performances, and visits from authors and illustrators.

- **Address:** 476 5th Ave (Ground Floor, Room 84), 10018
- **Neighborhood:** Midtown, Manhattan
- **Ages:** Ages 0–12
- **Price:** Free (Free; no registration for most programs)
- **When:** Tuesday 10:00 AM–7:45 PM; Wednesday 10:00 AM–7:45 PM; Thursday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sunday 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
- **Setting:** Indoor
- **Phone:** (212) 621-0208
- **Website:** https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/childrens-center-42nd-street
- **Checked against:** https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/childrens-center-42nd-street

## Highlights

- Original Winnie-the-Pooh toys on display nearby
- Free story times and performances
- Wheelchair accessible

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

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