Jefferson Market Library
🏢 Public Library — New York, New York
Jefferson Market Library
Jefferson Market Library is a free branch of the New York Public Library serving New York City with books, digital lending, Wi-Fi, computers, and community programs.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 1 PM – 5 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 425 Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue), New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-243-4334
Website: nypl.org/locations/jefferson-market
📖 About Jefferson Market Library
Housed in a High Victorian Gothic former courthouse designed by Frederick Clarke Withers and Calvert Vaux (built 1875–1877), voted one of the ten most beautiful buildings in America by architects in the 1880s. After the courthouse was decommissioned, community advocacy saved it from demolition and it was converted into a public library, opening in 1967. Interior spaces reuse the former civil court (Adult Reading Room), police court (Children's Room), and prisoner holding area (Reference Room); the historic firewatcher's tower remains. Programs for kids, teens, and adults; 24/7 access to e-books, databases, and digital collections; historic reading rooms in a landmark building.
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
📚 Services
- 📘 Books, DVDs & audiobooks
- 💻 Free computers & printing
- 📶 Free Wi-Fi
- 📚 Interlibrary loan (NYPL & MyLibraryNYC)
- 📋 Study & reading rooms
🎸 Programs
- 👶 Children’s storytimes
- 🎁 Summer Reading
- 📚 Adult & ESOL classes
- 👨💻 Teen & tech workshops
- 🚀 Career & job help
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❓ FAQ
What are Jefferson Market Library’s hours?
Jefferson Market Library is open Mon–Thu 10 AM – 8 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun 1 PM – 5 PM. Hours may vary on holidays, so confirm on the official NYPL website before visiting.
Where is Jefferson Market Library located?
Jefferson Market Library is at 425 Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue), New York, NY 10011 in New York City. It is part of the free New York Public Library (NYPL) system.
Is it free and how do I get a library card?
Yes — all NYPL services are free. Any New York State resident, worker, or student can get a free NYPL card online or in person with a photo ID; it unlocks borrowing, computers, Wi-Fi, and digital resources like Libby and Kanopy.