135 East 46th Street
New York, NY 10017
212-621-0670
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10 AM–5 PM
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Day Hours
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
2022 Holiday Closings
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This location will offer at-home COVID-19 tests for the general public on select days. Learn more.

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Discover all the Library has to offer! Visit your local branch for books, Wi-Fi, computers, classes, stimulating and entertaining programs, and much more for all ages. 

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Featured at Grand Central Library

  • 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

    During these challenging times, the Library is here to help our communities to find the resources they need.

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24/7 Resources

  • 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

    Search thousands of digitized items, including historic prints, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.

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  • From Our Blog

    Check out explorations on a wide array of topics, programs, and services across the Library.

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About the Library

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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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