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New York Public Library

New York Public Library, NY

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The New York Public Library is a public library system in New York City. With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the New York Public Library is … See more

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A unique combination of 87 neighborhood branches and four scholarly research centers

Its main reading room was contemporaneously the largest of its kind in the World

World's largest collections of materials relating to the performing arts

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Jan 17, 2023
The New York public library is located on fifth Avenue. The building is simply amazing. Lots of grandeur. Well worth a visit if you have time. Full review by StephenCr0ss
Jan 15, 2023
Beautiful, iconic building with much to see. To visit the Rose Main Reading Room, take a free docent-led guided tour. Check times & sign-up options online prior to visiting. Be sure to visit the libr… Full review by reise3
Jan 15, 2023
Beautiful building! Interesting architecture and comfortable pleasant interior. Many areas to relax and visit with reading material of all kinds. The exhibit space is large and the items on displa… Full review by FabulousTL
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An Enormous Library
The New York Public Library's main branch was designed by architects, Carrere & Hastings, in the Beaux Arts style. The library, with its impressive rooms, is a prominent city attraction that has been featured in many movies and TV shows over the years. Although colloquially known as the main branch, the proper name is actually the Stephen A. Schwarzman building. It opened in 1911 to immediate acclaim. An enormous library, the Main Reading Room alone stretches two city blocks, and the Periodicals Room holds 10,000 current magazines. The collection at this location is vast, to say the least.
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The Nation’s Largest Public Library System
Founded in 1895, The New York Public Library has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years. NYPL is the nation’s largest public library system, serving more than 17 million patrons a year, the Library holds more than 53 million items. Housed in the iconic 42nd street library, NYPL’s bringing together an extraordinary richness of resources and opportunities available to all.
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One of the Most Beautiful Buildings in the City
Once you’ve admired this monumental library’s Beaux-Arts facade, it won’t surprise you to learn that it took nine years and $9 million to construct. The grand columns, Tennessee marble lions dubbed Patience and Fortitude and spectacular Rose Main Reading Room make the library one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Bibliophiles also shouldn’t miss the vast collection of books and literary ephemera, including the original Winnie-the-Pooh bear and first folio editions of William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories and Tragedies.
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Comprehensive Collections
Even if going to a library isn't on your list of "must see" attractions back home, be sure to make an exception for the New York Public Library. This system holds one of the world's largest and most comprehensive collections. Books, periodicals, maps, videos, musical scores and other electronically formatted items make up the more than 52 million items currently being held here. Special collections include art and architecture, print, photography, rare books, manuscripts and archives. The library also hosts special events, exhibits, instruction and classes. In addition, free tours are offered Monday - Saturday at 11 AM and 2 PM, and at 2 PM Sundays.
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Valley of Flowers
New York Public Library - Bloomingdale Library is located in New York City. For New York Public Library - Bloomingdale Library and beyond, use our New York City trip website to get the most from your New York City vacation.
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Faced in Deeply Rusticated Gray Limestone
New York Public Library, Harry Belafonte 115th Street Branch is a historic library building located in Harlem, New York, New York. It was designed by McKim, Mead & White and built in 1907–1908 and opened on November 6, 1908. It is a three-story-high, three-bay-wide building faced in deeply rusticated gray limestone in a Neo Italian Renaissance style. The branch was one of 65 built by the New York Public Library with funds provided by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, 11 of them designed by McKim, Mead & White. The building is 50 feet wide and features three evenly spaced arched openings on the first floor. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. In 2017, the branch was renamed to honor Harry Belafonte.
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