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Favorite Studying Spots
NYU Elmer Holmes Bobst Library is one of Favorite Studying Spots.

1. NYU Elmer Holmes Bobst Library

70 Washington Sq S (at Laguardia Pl), New York, NY
College Library · Greenwich Village · 157 tips and reviews

SandySandy: so although i no longer have access, this has been my favorite place to be productive. i hope to get into an NYU phd program so I can live in this place again.

The New School Study Center is one of Favorite Studying Spots.

2. The New School Study Center

90 5th Ave, New York, NY
College and University · Union Square · 9 tips and reviews

SandySandy: i love doing work here. it's usually quiet (except when there are assholes who plan meetings there), it's bright, and it's nice seeing people i know!

Brooklyn Public Library (Central Library) is one of Favorite Studying Spots.

3. Brooklyn Public Library (Central Library)

8.9
10 Grand Army Plz (at Eastern Pkwy), Brooklyn, NY
Library · Prospect Park · 121 tips and reviews

SandySandy: this is my favorite place nearby my apartment to do work. it's not always the quietest, but there are large desks with comfy chairs on various floors, and a great selection of books.

Irving Farm Coffee Roasters is one of Favorite Studying Spots.

4. Irving Farm Coffee Roasters

8.6
71 Irving Pl (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY
Café · Gramercy Park · 300 tips and reviews

SandySandy: usually fairly quiet during the day. the best coffee. i suggest not bringing a computer, but reading instead.

Tea Lounge is one of Favorite Studying Spots.

5. Tea Lounge

837 Union St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Tea Room · North Slope · 147 tips and reviews

SandySandy: great, but dark! put the lights up brighter!