Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
The New York Public Library Shop in New York
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Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Accessibility
Phone: +1 212-930-0641
Site: http://shop.nypl.org/
Site: http://shop.nypl.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:10AM–5PM
- Wednesday:10AM–5PM
- Thursday:10AM–5PM
- Friday:10AM–5PM
- Saturday:10AM–5PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (57)
Great FREE exhibit of art and history.
The best shop to buy gifts for book lovers. It has everything: peg markers, pens, bags and everything else NYPL.
Amazing cool place!! It was almost like a museum!!
Such a beautiful building. The exhibition is fascinating.
Aslans favourite place to go... We miss you 💗But Like imagane going to the library, sitting on Aslans seat, and reading Banana Fish...
The best shop in NYC!!! I believe that the products of there is better than those in any other places such as MOMA and METH.
The Treasures exhibit is aptly named. And admission is free!
Very beautiful building and excellent exhibition.
Such beauty at this historic site and so many intricately detailed murals painted on the ceiling to showcase its grandeur. There were so many rooms that we were not able to see but I pretty much got the idea after a few and wondered how people that were actually there to study were still able to concentrate after the surge of tourists walking in, with the photo-snapping and talking - Im surprised no one got shushed!
Excellent diversity and superb collection of unique and historical artifacts.
This library is a landmark and a national treasure. Both physically and digitally this main branch of the New York Public Library is a reference library with access to millions of documents and images. It is also known for its fabulous beaux arts architecture and wide variety of marble in its construction. Its a great place for a free guided tour, and it also has a unique gift shop.
A lot to see.The library, officially chartered as The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations, was developed in the 19th century, founded from an amalgamation of grass-roots libraries and social libraries of bibliophiles and the wealthy, aided by the philanthropy of the wealthiest Americans of their age.The New York Public Library name may also refer to its Main Branch, which is easily recognizable by its lion statues named Patience and Fortitude that sit either side of the entrance. The branch was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966, and designated a New York City Landmark in 1967.
Amazing architecture and free to visit!
What’s even more beautiful about this place is it was ash lynx favorite place to go. +ﾟ*｡：ﾟ+banana fish+ﾟ：｡*ﾟ+. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASH LYNX!! August August 12!! All banana fish fans love to go here!!
The shop- meh.The NYPL? Amazing
Incredible and majestic place!
Beautiful place to visit.
Unique books and a great selection of gifts, especially for kids. Best way to finish a trip to the library (before a coffee in Bryant Park of course).
Beautiful architecture. Many movies are shot there. Beautiful part of New York historical landmark
For first time visitors nice place to see . Take the elevator to the 3rd floor niceties view. Please be quiet so dont disturb others .
With great power comes great responsibility
They’ve reopened a small section of the shop on a trial basis.
Someday i will go there to visit the favorite place of my lynx❤️
Beautiful exhibits
Wonderful experience
Mm..
Massive library has everything
Super
Very nice building, a must for visitors to Manhattan. This time there was an exhibition of the first Winnie Pooh stuffed animals, among other things. Admission is free.
Part of the free plans to make in this awesome city is to visit this amazing place.My recommendation is that they do not carry large suitcases or bags, since they do not allow you to enter the facilities.The other thing you would like to contribute is that they try not to make noise or take photos of the people who are inside the facilities studying or working.Enjoy the place and let yourself be amazed by all that it can bring you on your trip.
Lots of history in one place. Worth visiting, Next to Bryant park, it has three floors, access is completely free, there are private sectors but it can be seen normally
Beautiful library to visit if you are in the area (it is attached to briant Park)
Great library, beautiful, to enjoy well for a break in the day.
A beautiful and majestic bookstore where books and culture predominate.
A great atmosphere, a must see place, if you have textbooks with you, you can sit and study in the most beautiful classrooms.
I went to this place 6 months ago with a friend and we enjoyed it a lot, it is a spectacular place you can relax there and the truth was I was impressed by how it looks inside it is as old and at the same time modern, it is incredible it is a place that you cannot miss you are in the city and it is also free !!!
Beautiful infrastructure to visit
Strong desire to go to cry quietly to ash ☹ but in silence obviously 😭
It is full of tourists (including myself).Im doing a wedding.
Unique experience....
Amazing!!! One of the places I love most in NYC
A marvel. I really liked it
It is a beauty, the library.
Suitable place to rest for souvenirs
Incredible place. Do not stop visiting it.
Wonderful building worth the visit.
Beautiful library in New York
Total reviews rating 4.8
57 Reviews for The New York Public Library Shop 2023:
Review №1
2021-12-10If you want to visit the famous Rose Room, you cant just walk in (unless youre doing research). Youll need to book a free guided tour through the library. They have tours 11am - 2pm. The rest of the library is beautiful too.
Review №2
2021-12-16An absolutely beautiful historic library. If youre considering going soon, make sure you stop in and see the special treasures exhibit. It has some incredible historic pieces on display currently, from the original stuffed animals owned by A.A. Milnes son that inspired Winnie the Pooh, to an original draft of the declaration of independence and much more. The actual library itself is beautiful too, the lobby reminded me of buildings we saw in Rome.
Review №3
2021-10-24Born and live in New York city for 66 years never visited till todays exhibition tour. It is so huge, too much to see and experience in one day. I will definitely go back to seek out more treasures. A must see for everyone of different ages.
Review №4
2021-12-14Absolutely SPECTACULAR, free. exhibit. TREASURES.Go see it.The building and artwork are museum like. Not to mention the Woodworking in the reading rooms.Its a must see!!
Review №5
2021-12-30The Polonsky Exhibition contained incredible artifacts, a great part of our visit, and free admission.
Review №6
2017-10-03In 1923, just 12 years after The New York Public Library opened its flagship building, Harry Miller Lydenberg chronicled a detailed history of the events which sparked NYPLs creation. Lydenberg, then NYPLs Chief Reference Librarian, was to become a future American Library Association President (1932-1933) and NYPL Director (1934-1941) in upcoming years.The History of the New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations provides a thorough account of 19th century New York City libraries, their consolidation into a unified system, and the construction of NYPL’s central library (now known as the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building).Prominently discussed are the Astor Library, Lenox Library, and Tilden Trust, among other pre-NYPL libraries. Along with the comprehensive histories of these libraries, readers will find photos, illustrations, personal correspondence, newspaper excerpts, and details of the libraries’ collections and operations.New York City in the 19th century saw a stark distinction between the popular library (for the people) and the scholar’s library (for the student), with Lydenberg noting that they seemingly belonged to “two irreconcilable categories.” Many libraries’ collections throughout this period did not offer popular reading material and were “likened to the academies of the select and opulent few,” rather than existing for public use.In the History of the NYPL, Lydenberg features media criticism (including drawings and skits) which illustrate the publics opinion of the citys libraries.For example, views of the Lenox Library (where visitors needed to apply to the Library Superintendent for admission) were portrayed through an 1884 issue of Life, jesting:“But I thought you said it was a public library? So I did. Then how can you keep people out? By locking the doors. But why? To keep the pretty books from being spoiled. Why! Who would spoil the pretty books? The public. How? By reading them.”These views necessitated the creation of a city-wide free public library with collections extensive enough to serve a large metropolitan population of every class and reading ability. The New York Public Library was the result of this demand.Lydenburg not only presents the need for a city wide public library system, but provides interesting insight into the planning and design of the NYPL—particularly the central building. Readers will travel step-by-step through the construction of the building, from the demolition of the Croton Reservoir (previously the site of the NYPL) to the library’s opening day.While consolidation of existing libraries began in 1895, the central library did not open its doors until 1911. On its opening day it was observed that the crowd was so large to defy counting.” Visitors were estimated at 30,000-50,000, with 1,800 registered for library cards by the second day.
Review №7
2018-04-28What an amazing place to visit cheap. Did you know this library has a FREE pass? It is a great site, and so beautiful inside. We went there during winter, just to warm up, not realizing this place was free to visit! It consider it a hidden gem in New York, which people miss and are too concern with the busy and more touristy sites! Don’t miss this opportunity to visit this library!
Review №8
2021-12-29Lots of books and a cool exhibit of original stuff!
Review №9
2022-01-04Beautiful structure and spectacular exhibition
Review №10
2021-12-17It is so beautifully decorated for Christmas! And the exibit Treasures is just amazing!!! It has a lot of unique items that were never displayed before. Such as the original hand written by Thomas Jefferson Declaration of independance. Also the good bye letter that George Washington wrote at the e d of his second term. Or the original William Shakespere book of poems.Original Star and Stripes banner. Old atlaces,medical book,the book of medical herbs. The desk of Charles Dickens. And many many more items. Very informative exhibit