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The Public Library
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Maeniel 71 reviews
The NY Library Building

The New York City Public Library is one of the few old buildings that you will see in the middle of Manhattan, and within its austere walls lies a welcome silence from the bustle around outside. What is more, the interior looks as impressive as the outside. Based around the back is the relaxing Bryant Park - One of the few green areas around.

Written Feb 25, 2003

Address: The Corner of 5th & 42nd.

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NY Library
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There are so many good things one can say about the NYC Library. The building itself has an interesting classic design. The interiors cover a wide range of subjects and date to keep every visitor entertained for hours. Remember though, there is more things to do in NYC so pace yourself :P. Internet is free, however, you have to reserve a spot. The wait may be as long as a few hours so go early!

Written Oct 26, 2002

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New York Public Library
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cherylzyx 11 reviews

In the Special Collections room: A hand-written account by one of the doctors attending Abraham Lincoln after he was shot, 1 of 17 known copies of the first book published in the United States, Thomas Jefferson's hand-written draft of the Virginia State Constitution, some of Mark Twain's original manuscripts, Edgar Allan Poe's handwritten early work, and many more national treasures.

Written Aug 25, 2002

Address: 5th Ave between 40th and 42nd Streets

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NY City Library at Night
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semper.max 46 reviews
Free from the crowd...
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If you want to take a photo without the other people around. Try to get back after the library has closed. You have to be there before 10 pm though as they do cordon the area already at that time.

Written Oct 21, 2011

Address: Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street

Phone: (212) 930-0830

Website: http://www.nypl.org/

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Grace Building
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supermediania 114 reviews
Grace Building

This is a personal tip, my wife know why
This bulding is a beatiful one, look at the picture and you know why
It is on the back of the public library.

Written Jun 22, 2006

Address: Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street

Phone: (212) 930-0830

Website: http://www.nypl.org/

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NY Public Library
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labadim 41 reviews

I enjoyed visiting the library. The building's architecture is marvelous.

Written Jan 9, 2005

Address: Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street

Phone: (212) 930-0830

Website: http://www.nypl.org/

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at the entrance
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cielo85 78 reviews

Written Dec 7, 2004

Address: Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street

Phone: (212) 930-0830

Website: http://www.nypl.org/

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Dead Sea Scrolls
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El_Cookie 64 reviews
NYC Library

This Library is awesome. The Dead Sea Scrolls where there but I didn't get to see them. Sold out

Updated Aug 26, 2004

Address: Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street

Phone: (212) 930-0830

Website: http://www.nypl.org/

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New York Public Library

Beautiful architecture on this building. I unfortunately didn't get a chance to go in this visit as we were doing an outdoor walking tour..

Written Jul 18, 2004

Address: Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street

Phone: (212) 930-0830

Website: http://www.nypl.org/

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New York Public Library
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glassslipper 25 reviews

I didn't go in but the outside was really a great piece of architecture.

Oh and you can't check books out of this (the main) branch of the NY Library.

pictures posted soon

Updated Jun 23, 2004

Address: Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street

Phone: (212) 930-0830

Website: http://www.nypl.org/

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