FamxplorNew York Public Library
What to expect
The New York Public Library is a public library system in New York City. With nearly 53 million items and 92 locations, the New York Public Library is the second-largest public library in the United States. The library has branches in the boroughs of The Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island and affiliations with academic and professional libraries in the New York metropolitan area. The library offers various programs and events for kids, teens, and adults, including author talks, exhibitions, and workshops. The library's collections include over 55 million items, and its research libraries are open to the general public. The library is also home to several exhibitions, including The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures and Becoming Bohemia: Greenwich Village, 1912–1923
Plan your family visit to the New York Public Library with these blog insights 👇
A week in New York with the family
Activities: We admired the exterior of the New York Public Library, one of the largest public libraries in the United States
Highlights: The library is a beautiful building with an impressive façade. It's a great place to appreciate the architecture and the history of the city ✨
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Activities: The family visited the New York Public Library, where they saw the Patience & Fortitude lions and visited the children’s reading room in the basement
Highlights: The family appreciated the large, comfortable children’s reading room and the opportunity to warm up, use the restrooms, and take a break ✨