Stephanie F. • July 24, 2013Take the tour! I highly recommend it! You will learn so much more than you would by just walking through yourself
New York Public Library • March 18, 2011The Battery Park City Library is NYPL's first green library in Manhattan. Take a video tour with library manager Billy Parrott.
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.
Amy B. • April 5, 2015Beautiful building. Don't forget downstairs art.
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
Gajtana S. • May 4, 2016One of my favorite places to visit. Books, movies, and events.... All free. Great for mind expansion.
Matthäus F. • August 4, 2012One of the best archives of moderns music. Anywhere.
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
Kacey S. • June 26, 2013Lovely staff and great location. Very near some nice outdoor reading locations in either direction- very child friendly. Also, keep your eyes open for the occasional theatre and readings downstairs.
John G. • September 25, 2012Bring your own coffee and post up for a bit. They have great wifi, tables, and views.
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.
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.
Karissa✨ • January 14, 2016Even if you're not a member, you can still hang out in the Reference Room. :)
City of New York • July 22, 2013Did you know? The City Hall Library opened in 1913 and was part of the New York Public Library until 1969.
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
Natalia Q. • October 4, 2013Open wifi, abundant seating space, and rentable books! Definitely underrated.
Joseph T. • November 27, 2021They have a great collection of stem kits that kids can check out and take home
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.
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... ❤️
Giulia • January 27, 2018Amazing archive for all the design lovers. Take an appointment and enjoy 2 hours of full immersion in an incredible collection of sketches, magazines, packaging and books by your favourite designers.
Jeree A. • February 23, 2011Easily one of the best libraries in the city. <3.
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.
Gianluca D. • August 12, 2013There's no better place to relax, read a good book and enjoy the atmosphere.
Inga • October 22, 2014The best library in town. Carefully curated collection of large format coffee table books on art, photography, and design is superb!
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 Grand Central Library, sign a letter of support today. http://www.nypl.org/speakout
Tanay J. • August 24, 2014Free wifi, lots of seating. Decent spot to get some work done. Also: lots of books.
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 Riverside Library, sign a letter of support today.http://www.nypl.org/speakout
Ceie C. • October 15, 2012Very spacious and wonderfully clen quiet library. Also the staff is surprisingly lax about food & beverages. You don't have to hide bottles. I see several ppl with their water bottles on the table lol
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