New York Public Library

Love this branch. Clean bathrooms (can't emphasize this enough- been to enough NYPL libraries to know that this branch has the best one). Great selection of books, friendly and helpful staff, good spots for studying/reading/whatever and many of the users are quiet and respectful of the space. There are a bit of tourist but they're usually pleasant and quiet as well. Love coming here.

tish glos - 2 days ago

This building—like Grand Central Terminal—is a monument to one of New York's best features: public space as exalted and beautiful as any locked-up, restricted private space. The city doesn't always live up to its best ideals in this regard, but I know of no American city that matches it. The craftsmanship and man-hours that went into this building would normally only be expended in the service of private wealth, and yet access is free and unrestricted to anyone and everyone, local or tourist. Besides which, it's a damn fine reference library, with 2.5 million volumes in the stacks (which are located underneath Bryant Park) and the spectacular Rose Main Reading Room for your use for as long as you like. Whenever I have visitors from out of town, this is a place I make sure to take them, both for their enjoyment and to give me a jolt of gratitude that this place is my hometown library. It's a real public treasure.

Edward Ashton - 3 days ago

Great place to bring kids. The kids area is awesome. Lots of space, good book selection. On Saturdays they do story time for about a half hour. The librarians are great very willing to help and recommend age appropriate books. Clean area. All ages of kids are welcome.

Jonathan Gough - 6 days ago

A beautiful library. The rose center is quiet even if there’s people taking pics. If you want to seem smarter take a pic here reading a book. Big library. Not too sure what books they got cause .

Young ko - 10 days ago

This is not just a library for avid readers! This place is for everyone! The building is beautifully constructed, the architecture and the interior are just beautiful and out of a fairytale (specially during Christmas). The library store had unique products, souvenirs etc. at very reading prices. The library had many halls and the staff is super-helpful. Maps are available to help you locate the halls of your interest. There is a reading/working room where you can just sit and work for as long as you like (and the library is open). The desks are area look as if from Harry Potter’s classroom! The cafe although has very limited eatables but that won’t matter. Plus the library is free to everyone!

Radhika Singh - 29 days ago

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