New York Public Library

Not sure what the hype is about with this library, but there are only a couple of things to see here: 1) the giant lion statues outside the front entrance, and 2) the main reading room with a high ceiling. Otherwise, it's just a library that is slightly annoying to enter as you have to pass through an airport-styled security checkpoint. After attending numerous college/universities, this place is just another library that is smaller than most major university's library but slightly bigger than your typical local library. I do recommend visiting the area just outside the library, known as Bryant Park.

John Hsieh - 27 days ago

Obviously a landmark and must visit place in New York. Don’t miss the guided tour at every hour to learn more insight about his place. Top of the floor is a good place for a grand book photo. Try not to disturb the keen readers 🤫

Ianmanan2011 - 1 month ago

A great public space in the heart of Manhattan and Lincoln Center as well as 2 other boroughs. You can see free movies and music at the Lincoln Center library as well as sheet music and much more. I am currently taking some free classes to write a family history. A great resource for genealogical studies. They have a great army of library specialists including a wonderful staff in the children’s library where they have daily activities for infants and older children and literacy programs. They also offer English programming for those who are new to the US. The main chapter also has a book club and you can download books to your Kindle or other devices. One of the best public spaces in the US. A treasure.

Cheryl Ostrow - 1 month ago

The New York public library has several branches all over the city, but this is their main big one. It has a great entrance which shows it's history. Inside it is a maze of several parts, but with many history in the building, and it's books. There are several study areas as well several areas where you can request specific history writings. As a visitor, you have to go upstairs, where some huge wall paintings are, and make this branch a very unique in its kind.

Iwan Gerbes - 2 months ago

I had a fantastic time at this library. I was very impressed by its size and the quantity and quality of its holdings. If I knew about this library when I was doing my doctoral program, I would have gone there to conduct some research. I loved the artwork in the roof at various places. The "Revolution" display from the 1960s was exhilarating. I would love to visit this library again. I recommend it to anyone who is serious about research and learning about history.

Dr. Earlmont Williams - 2 months ago

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