New York Public Library facts for kids
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
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.
- New York Times, "British Architect to Redesign City Library," October 22, 2008; "Sacking a Palace of Culture," April 21, 2012
Images for kids
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Lenox copy of the Gutenberg Bible in the New York Public Library
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Patience and Fortitude, the "Library Lion" statues, in the snowstorm of December 1948
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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 personification of wisdom appears on plaques at several branches.
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Science, Industry and Business Library
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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
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The Epiphany Branch, on East 23rd Street in Manhattan
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Cross-view of classical details in the entrance portico
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Christmas tree at Astor Hall, adjacent to the main entrance to the NYPL's main branch
