what is the main branch of the new york public library
New York Public Library Main Branch The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library, originally called the Central Building[4] and more widely known as the Main Branch or as the New York Public Library,[a] is the flagship building in the New York Public Library system and a prominent historic landmark in Midtown Manhattan. The branch, opened in 1911, is one of four research libraries in the library system. It currently contains area of 646,680 square feet (60,079Â m2)[5] and four stories open to public. The main entrance steps are on Fifth Avenue opposite East 41st Street.