New York Public Library facts for kids

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Coordinates: 40°45′10″N 73°58′54″W / 40.75270°N 73.98180°W / 40.75270; -73.98180

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is a public library system in New York City. It is the second largest public library in the United States

The library has branches in the boroughs of Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island. The branch libraries are open to the general public.

History

New York Public Library 1908c
The New York Public Library main building, circa 1908

John Astor gave $400,000 for the creation of a public library. which was built in 1854

The size and importance of the library grew along with the city.

Images for kids

  • Gutenberg Bible, Lenox Copy, New York Public Library, 2009. Pic 01

    Lenox copy of the Gutenberg Bible in the New York Public Library

  • New york public library 1948

    Patience and Fortitude, the "Library Lion" statues, in the snowstorm of December 1948

  • Brenner New York Public Library Seal

    The Library's historical seal; designed by sculptist Victor David Brenner in 1909, best known as the designer of the Lincoln penny. Though rarely used, the seated figure appears on plaques at several branches.

  • SIBL

    Science, Industry and Business library

  • Drexel 4180 front recto

    Recto of a 16th-century music manuscript found in the front pastedown of Drexel 4180, a manuscript in the Music Division of the New York Public Library

  • Epiphany Library

    The Epiphany branch, on East 23rd Street in Manhattan

  • NYPL portals

    Cross-view of classical details in the entrance portico

  • NYPL Christmas

    Christmas tree in the main entrance to the NYPL at Astor Hall


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