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New York Public Library: Not just for book loaning
Zmrzlina
  • By Zmrzlina on July 27, 2003
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    • New York Public Library - New York City
    New York Public Library
    by Zmrzlina
    There are always exhibits and other things to do at the library.

  • Phone: (212) 930-0830
  • Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.
  • Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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    New York Public Library: Dead Sea Scrolls
    El_Cookie
  • Updated By El_Cookie on August 27, 2004
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    • NYC Library - New York City
    NYC Library
    by El_Cookie
    This Library is awesome. The Dead Sea Scrolls where there but I didn't get to see them. Sold out

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  • Phone: (212) 930-0830
  • Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.
  • Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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    New York Public Library: More than just books
    mht_in_la
  • By mht_in_la on July 30, 2004
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    • NY Public Library - New York City
    NY Public Library
    by mht_in_la
    This is New York Public Library. Besides books it also has great architecture and free internet. I remember about 10 years ago I came here in new year's eve to watch the big apple drop at Time Square. It was so crowded and we were almost crushed by the mounted police. So we retreated to this area. I climbed up the lion's statue, as seen in photo, and got a great view.

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  • Phone: (212) 930-0830
  • Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.
  • Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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    New York Public Library: Close up of the entry area of New York Pub Library
    butterflykizzez04
  • By butterflykizzez04 on April 20, 2005
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    • detailed closeup entrance area of the library - New York City
    detailed closeup entrance
    area of the library
    by butterflykizzez04
    This is a closeup shot of the entrance to the New York Public Libary. I am very interested in the architecture and the detail put into the making of this lovely library.

    When you go, take a minute to really notice all the craftmanship that was utilized to make and construct this masterpiece. The building is a major piece of artwork also.

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  • Phone: (212) 930-0830
  • Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.
  • Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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    New York Public Library: New York Public Library
    butterflykizzez04
  • By butterflykizzez04 on March 27, 2005
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    • New York Public Library - New York City
    New York Public Library
    by butterflykizzez04
    This is a lovely building. Located near our hotel also, just a short walk downtown.
    It definitely reminds me of the movie "GHOSTBUSTERS"..did you see that one?

    This building is considered one of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts-Style architecture in America. The library was a result of the merger between the ASTOR and LeNOX libraries. The library opened May 24, 1911.

    The two lions were originially named Lady Astor and Lord Lenox but later renamed Patience and Fortitude by Mayor La Guardia.

    The library is free to tour but please be quiet, people are studying...lol

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  • Phone: (212) 930-0830
  • Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.
  • Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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    New York Public Library: Grace Building
    supermediania
  • By supermediania on June 22, 2006
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    • Grace Building - New York City
    Grace Building
    by supermediania
    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.

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  • Phone: (212) 930-0830
  • Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.
  • Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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    New York Public Library: Drinking fountain inside New York Public Library..
    butterflykizzez04
  • By butterflykizzez04 on April 20, 2005
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    • lion drinking fountain inside the library - New York City
    lion drinking fountain
    inside the library
    by butterflykizzez04
    This is one of the many drinking fountains located throughout the New York Public Library.

    It is beautiful..someone liked lions..either Lord Lenox or the Astor family.. wonder what the symbol of the lion stood for them?

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  • Phone: (212) 930-0830
  • Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.
  • Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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    New York Public Library: New York Public Library
    sarahandgareth
  • By sarahandgareth on June 20, 2003
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    • One of the Lions in front of the Library - New York City
    One of the Lions in front of
    the Library
    by sarahandgareth
    This is the flagship of the New York public library system, with one of the best collections of books in the world, as well as one of the most beautiful reading rooms, designed to accommodate 500 people, and decorated with gorgeous Tiffany lamps. It’s free to enter, and you can just pick a book off the shelves and read for as long as you want; it’s a great place to hang out on a rainy day. If you’re spending a couple of months or more in New York, you should certainly go to your local branch and get yourself a library card, so that you can have access to the system’s vast lending resources (the main library building does not lend out its books, but across Fifth Avenue, there is a lending branch). The steps outside, guarded by two lions, are a useful meeting point, and at lunchtime you’ll find many an office-worker, or a library user, taking a break on the steps with a sandwich or a drink.

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  • Phone: (212) 930-0830
  • Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.
  • Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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    New York Public Library: New York Public Library
    martin_nl
  • By martin_nl on April 15, 2007
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    • NY Public Library - New York City
    NY Public Library
    by martin_nl
    This is the main branch of the New York Public Library. It is housed in a beautiful building. When it was opened in 1911 it ranked as the biggest marble structure ever built in the United States. On the 3rd floor is a massive reading room, designed for about 500 patrons. So if it's a bit wet and windy outside, grab a book and head head up to the third floor to read the book and admire all of the art inside.

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  • Phone: (212) 930-0830
  • Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.
  • Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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    New York Public Library: Legendary New York Library
    djramey
  • By djramey on October 4, 2003
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    • New York Public Library - New York City
    New York Public Library
    by djramey
    Visit the enormous and expansive New York Public Library. There might not be a better place in all of New York to people watch than on these steps. The NYPL is home to millions upon millions of books, some which can not be found elsewhere, and the people that visit this historic building are sure to not disappoint either. Right downtown, on 5th and 42nd, the Library is as easy to get to as it is noticeable. Visit and you will not be upset about your trek there.

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  • Phone: (212) 930-0830
  • Directions: Take 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street and Broadway. Walk two blocks east to Fifth Avenue.
  • Website: http://www.nypl.org/
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