New York Public Library

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  • Address
    Fifth Ave at 42nd St, Midtown, 10018
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  • Phone
    212 930 0800
  • Fax
    212 930 0572
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  • Transport
    underground rail: any train to Grand Central Station or 42nd St-Times Sq

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Lonely Planet review

Wave hello to Patience and Fortitude, the two great lions who greet you as you walk up the steps of the white marble beaux-art New York Public Library. Filled with books, it also has architectural delights such as curved bay windows, molded ceilings, ancient staircases and more. The NYPL has frequent exhibits of rare or out-of-print books that attract bibliophiles from around the world.