Rochelle G. • January 21, 2016Beautiful ceilings. Great space to duck in and chill with a good book.
Woody A. • September 20, 2011The Reading Room is quiet and perfect. On the 3rd floor of the Library, the Rose Room is free of noisy tourists.
WillieScrapes • December 1, 2011Great area for use of computers either the Library's or your own.
Natalie R. • May 30, 2017A must-see for modern library lovers. The children's section is a delight, as are the staff. Beautiful branch library! Wish I could visit every day. Not to be missed for library lovers. <3
Fabricio V. • December 22, 2017Amazing place to visit. And I love the fact that SATC was filmed on this location as well. So in love with this atmosphere... ❤️
BLOUIN ARTINFO • May 28, 2010The Forum hosts a series of fascinating shows throughout the year. Worth the trip for what may be the strangest building in Midtown: one of the few Raimund Abraham designs ever built.
Inga • October 22, 2014The best library in town. Carefully curated collection of large format coffee table books on art, photography, and design is superb!
Jordan W. • September 22, 2011good place to visit during lunch time. The staff is very friedly also.
Molly D. • April 13, 2016Small library but really display books better than other locations for browsing- they have seating too!
Elena A. • January 11, 2011if the main reading room is packed, the Barnes Salomon room usually has space. no outlets though, so fully charged battery is a must.
Charles • June 3, 2013By far the coolest room in the New York Public Library. Awesome place for folks that love all things geography and maps to get their geek on.
New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the 67th Street Library, sign a letter of support today. http://www.nypl.org/speakout
Christophe J. • November 20, 2017The lock exhibit is rad!
John P. • September 20, 2014One of the best libraries in the system for quiet study. Lots of work carrels with power outlets for phones and computers.
Larisa G. • June 17, 2015One of the best places to study/research in the city, but be prepared to leave almost everything (even laptop cases) at coat check.
David C. • October 7, 2019Newly opened (Sep 2019) library looks more impressive from inside. Modern architectural decisions and design elements makes it as an attractive place for visitors.
VideoDanceTV • July 7, 2011The Dance film archives are the BEST! Give yourself a treat and spend 2-3 hours viewing masterpieces! The library staff will 'wow' you with their expertise and suggestions.
Sarah Marian S. • June 23, 2012A secret underground library branch on the way down to the subway. A lifesaver when you need wifi or workspace in a pinch!
Teachers College S. • July 1, 2013With a massive permanent collection, constant stream of exhibitions, dense library, and a myriad of public programs, the NYHS is invaluable to anyone interested in the history and culture of NYC.
Queens Library • May 7, 20126/8/12 1-2:30pm Come to our carnival to save Queens Library: There will be food, carnival games, special speakers & amazing performances! http://www.queenslibrary.org/event/broke-down-carnival
New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the Epiphany Library, sign a letter of support today. http://www.nypl.org/speakout
Patrick B. • January 19, 2016Awesome library, used to be an old courthouse & they've kept the aesthetic restored
New York Public Library • August 9, 2011Andrew Heiskell Library is the only library in the five boroughs that provides National Library Service books for those with difficulty using regular print.
New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the Riverside Library, sign a letter of support today.http://www.nypl.org/speakout
New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the Yorkville Library, sign a letter of support today.http://www.nypl.org/speakout
New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the Webster Library, sign a letter of support today.http://www.nypl.org/speakout
New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the St. Agnes Library, sign a letter of support today.http://www.nypl.org/speakout
Kat • April 25, 2022Great neighborhood branch of the library. Open every day but Sunday. You can also reserve books for pick-up online and check out ebooks with an NYPL card.
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