This location will offer at-home COVID-19 tests for the general public on select days. Learn more.
New York, NY 10017
Day | Hours |
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Monday | 11 AM–6 PM |
Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
Sunday | CLOSED |
Day | Date | Hours |
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Monday | 7/4 | CLOSED |
Tuesday | 7/5 | 10 AM–5 PM |
Wednesday | 6/29 | 11 AM–6 PM |
Thursday | 6/30 | 10 AM–5 PM |
Friday | 7/1 | 10 AM–5 PM |
Saturday | 7/2 | CLOSED |
Sunday | 7/3 | CLOSED |

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Featured at Grand Central Library
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Recorded Storytime
Enjoy a recorded storytime with Grand Central Children's Librarians Hal and Allison.
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Online Classes & Events
People of all ages can engage with the Library through our online classes, programs, book clubs, and more. See all system-wide offerings, including those presented by Grand Central Library's staff, here.
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Community Support Resources
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For Adults
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Census Recruiting Event at Grand Central Library
Wednesday, July 13 | 11:30 AM
24/7 Resources
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E-Books & E-Audiobooks
Explore e-books and e-audiobooks available for free from NYPL—from children's books to bestsellers.
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Additional E-Materials & Databases
Discover bestselling magazines, world newspapers, streaming classical and world music, and more from home with your library card.
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Digital Collections
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From Our Blog
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About the Library

The Grand Central Branch is conveniently situated for commuters and area workers, as well as families living to the east. The branch offers computers, as well as outlets and data ports along bar-height seating looking out on 46th Street. Popular fiction and nonfiction titles are available for adults, teens, and children. Grand Central is also the home of Teen Central's collections and programs.
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