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New York Public Library
A landmark of New York City life, this storied library system opens vast collections, neighborhood branches, and research centers to millions of readers. Its history blends grand philanthropy, public service, and a lasting belief that knowledge should be free and shared.
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The Beadle Collection of Dime Novels Given to the New York Public Library By Dr. Frank P. O'Brien
by New York Public Library
Handbook of The New York Public Library
by New York Public Library
About the author
Founded in 1895, The New York Public Library grew out of the Astor Library, the Lenox Library, and a trust created by former New York governor Samuel J. Tilden. It was designed as a free public resource for the city, and over time it became one of the best-known library systems in the world.
Today, the library serves the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island through dozens of neighborhood branches as well as major research centers. It is especially known for its vast collections, public programs, exhibitions, and its mission to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen communities.
Many readers know it best through the grand Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue, guarded by its famous marble lions. But its reach goes far beyond that single building: the library has long been a place where students, scholars, job seekers, families, and curious browsers can all find books, ideas, and a welcoming place to learn.