The New York Public Library’s largest circulating branch—the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)

Tell us your story/detailed overview

Located at the site of the former Mid-Manhattan Library, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) is now a completely transformed, state-of-the-art library. This branch features eight floors of offerings—including four floors of general collections and reading rooms, as well as the following brand new amenities: Dedicated Children's Center & Teen Center Teen Recording Studio & Media Lab Teen Study Rooms Youth Program Rooms Events for Teens Thomas Yoseloff Business Center Personal Finance & Investing Small Business Research Pasculano Adult Learning Center Career Services English Language & Literacy Technology & Media Training studio40 Multimedia Studio Rooftop Terrace Event Center & Café

Need To Know/Community Rules

We truly appreciate your presence in our community, and your support means the world to us. As a café, we’re grateful when you savor our delicious offerings and share your appreciation through generous tips. Your kindness helps us keep our mission alive. Here are other tidbits for you: Open Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm Did you know? The Library no longer charges late fines! Find out more and plan your visit. Please note: Due to new Library policy, e-bikes, e-scooters, and electronic transportation devices are not permitted inside any NYPL location. This does not apply to mobility aids. Embrace your place—this is where you truly belong!