the schwarzman building is a SPLENDID library conveniently located in byrant park. it's an iconic…read morelandmark defined by its grandoise beaux-arts architecture and surrounded by gorgeous greenery. the floor plan of this library is expansive and includes multiple exhibition areas as well as a gift store! the hustle and bustle of new york city sits outside as it houses study areas with quiet zones, steady wifi, and outlets. i could work here for hours on end if i didn't go hungry or thirsty, but alas...there are so many places for food and drink within walking distance!

We were one of a small crowd standing at the New York Public Library side entrance waiting for the…read moredoors to be open 10 am. We meandered around, enjoying the architecture and The New Yorker exhibit. Certain spaces were reserved for researchers and such, which were well labeled. Free audio tours were also posted here and there. Don't miss their Treasures collection (The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures)! That's where you can find Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends (when they are not out adventuring) and a Gutenberg Bible. Even the gift shop was fun to peruse. In all, we spent 2 hours in here before heading outside to Bryant Park to sit out in the air for a bit.

One of museums that I had a great time browsing its exhibits. It has a small gallery for each…read morefloor and displays are well presented. I read that it is the first NY museum that was built. Looks like each floor has been newly renovated , very refreshed ambiance. I enjoyed its season's feature exhibition ... a hundreds of colorful and pretty good quality Tiffany lamps on top floor. The history behind the company and its products presentation are magnificent. Another exhibit on this building that kept us interested is the gallery of the US Presidents and the Oval Office on third floor. I would highly recommend this museum for a visit if ever in the area.

Visited the New York Historical museum for the "The New York Sari" exhibit featuring Guyanese…read moreAmerican artist Suchitra Matteo. Her work blends sari fabrics with found materials, reflecting Indo-Caribbean heritage. One piece evokes Bharatanatyam (Kathak)capturing a dancer "in between poses," bridging tradition and personal expression. It felt personal: as a Guyanese American, I thought of my great-aunt, who mastered this dance in the 1960s in Guyana, a path that brought her to NYC. NYC is home to the largest South Asian and Indian diaspora in the U.S. reflects this influence across everyday life. Also, explored the Tiffany's studio lamps. Thoroughly enjoyed this museum and look forward to visit in the future and also explore the cafe.

My favorite library in Nyc. Beautiful building with interesting history…read more Lots of quiet areas to explore, read or just spend some quiet time. Staff are friendly, with clean bathrooms.

Such a historic presence within the Village; I was stupefied. My bestie is an English professor and…read moreoften holds book clubs here. Everything is accessible.

Visited yesterday for their mini block party celebration, after getting a 4 year renovation. My…read morekids had such a good time. There was face painting, henna, balloon animals, tasty food, free books, decorating and filling mini flower pots and a DJ! There was a few more things before we got there. This library was redone so beautifully, visit and support :)

I love reading, I love books. I love libraries. I love having a wide selection of books to choose…read morefrom. Not the case here. To ME it appears to be a common room/community hangout. If that's the case don't call it out of its name, it's a COMMUNITY CENTER. And if so, then it's a very nice community center. The End.

A ton of memories from my time long ago as a NYU student…read more Many, many days/nights and overnights spent at the lower levels of Bobst especially during the finals days before exams, projects, and papers. Life didn't seem that easy at the time but relative to what my life is now (mortgage, car payment, utility bills, etc,..) I would have much guidance for my younger self. Bobst always seemed to have enough places to hide and get away from everyone and everything. The walls of Bobst always did a great job of masking the chaos right across the street in Washington Square and elsewhere in NYC. That was always Bobst's greatest benefit, a place of solace in this great city which seems impossible. Back in my day, Bobst was also a place of knowledge but these days the Internet has probably taken on greatly some of that responsibility. A recent visit led me to revisit some memories, and aside from some minor alterations, the heart of Bobst still lives on.

Hands down the #1 BEST library you will ever find. With 12 gorgeous floors with different…read morearchitectural designs and study layouts, you are bound to find a floor that fits your needs. You'll often see protests happening right inside the library, especially since the atrium is huge - very cool! There are no other nearby libraries that are open 24/7 for students, with security guards helping to find you a sleeping space @ LL-1 in case you needed it (check out near where the lockers/classrooms are @ LL-1). One of the guards would always announce over speaker "Good night" in 15 different languages and go out of his way to genuinely look out for every student's safety and wellbeing. Someday I will find these people and feed them some home-baked cookies as a thank you! Cons: - There is a TON of theft every day, so make sure to take your backpack/laptop with you wherever you go... even if you are leaving for 2 seconds to use the restroom. - Usually quite cold, so bring extra sweaters. - Stay away from the 8th and 9th floors, unless you wanna hear screaming couples getting busy in the individual rooms. - You might find dead bodies of huge flying cockroaches @ LL-1. - Sad that there were multiple suicides inside this building, but I'm glad that they were able to renovate the building with gates on all floors to be safer for all. In spite of the cons, I absolutely love this library and everyone in it! Will forever be grateful to have had the opportunity to fully experience the most beautiful place in the world.