RT Jefferson Market Library

A landmark Victorian Gothic library housed in a former courthouse, featuring historic architecture, reading rooms, public collections, cultural programs, and one of Manhattan's most recognizable clock towers.

General Information

Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Friday to Saturday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Fees:

Free admission

Pet Policy:

Pets are not permitted inside the library

Closest cities with hotels:

New York City

Seasons:

All year

Location:

www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=425+6th+Ave%2C+New+York%2C+NY+10011" rel="noopener" target="_blank">425 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Website:

.nypl.org/locations/jefferson-market" rel="noopener" target="_blank">nypl.org/locations/jefferson-market

How to Get There

From Times Square (2 mi): Travel south via Broadway, 7th Avenue, or the 1/2/3 subway lines to Greenwich Village, then continue to the intersection of 6th Avenue and West 10th Street where the library is located.

Overview

Jefferson Market Library in Greenwich Village is a Victorian Gothic landmark designed by Frederick Clarke Withers and Calvert Vaux and completed in the 1870s, originally a courthouse and market complex, with a clock tower and turrets. It now works as a public library, with reading rooms in former courtrooms, and its architecture makes it a worthwhile stop.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Jefferson Market Library, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.