New York Public Library and Bryant Park
New York Public Library and Bryant Park, Public library complex in Midtown Manhattan, United States.
The New York Public Library and Bryant Park form a monumental 9.6-acre space between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, featuring marble architecture and green spaces.
The complex emerged from the 1895 consolidation of the Astor and Lenox Libraries, with construction completed in 1911 on the former Croton Reservoir site.
The Rose Main Reading Room spans 297 feet with 52-foot ceilings, providing space for researchers to access over 2.5 million volumes of literature and documents.
Visitors can access free Wi-Fi throughout the complex, attend seasonal events, and utilize research facilities across multiple specialized collection divisions.
The library building contains underground storage beneath Bryant Park, expanding in 1991 to accommodate the growing collection of materials and resources.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 40.75333,-73.98222
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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