Bryant Park Library Reading Room

Schwarzman building is part of the new york public library which consists of four major research libraries and 88 branch libraries located in the bronx manhattan and staten island.

Bryant park library reading room.

Bryant park s reading room provides free use of books newspapers and magazines in the park during warm. All school and summer camp groups wishing to visit the children s center must call in advance to schedule an appointment. Bryant park reading room has 1 466 members. But lest you think it s going to be full of homeless folks and no one else i found the crowd diverse including local business people.

13 reviews of bryant park reading room totally awesome idea. Learn more and find out about remote access for library services. The reading room also hosts a multitude of free events and workshops. Often referred to as the main branch the beaux arts landmark building on fifth avenue and 42nd street houses outstanding research collections in.

Bryant park reading room has 1 515 members. The new york public library opened the open air library to give out of work businessmen and intellectuals a place to go where they did not need money a valid address a library card or any identification to enjoy the reading materials. Bryant park s reading room provides free use of books newspapers and magazines in the park during warm weather months. It s designed as a place for the homeless and others with no permanent address to enjoy reading.

And kid sized carts and. This group will serve as a way to build community and awareness around upcoming literary events author. It is modeled after the original with the additions of custom designed carts for an extensive and eclectic selection of books periodicals and newspapers. To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid 19 in new york city all nypl locations are temporarily closed until further notice.

Known as manhattan s town square the park is famous for its lush seasonal gardens free activities world class restrooms and al fresco dining. Schwarzman building is part of the new york public library which consists of four major research libraries and 88 branch libraries located in the bronx manhattan and staten island. The bryant park corporation has repeated history by recreating the bryant park reading room. Movable furniture to create a more intimate environment.

Often referred to as the main branch the beaux arts landmark building on fifth avenue and 42nd street houses outstanding research collections in the humanities and social sciences as well as a. The original reading room began in august 1935 as a public response to depression era job losses in new york. Free books and magazines to read on the premises no library card required.