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 reading room has 1 466 members. Learn more and find out about remote access for library services. Located adjacent to the new york public library and surrounded by iconic skyscrapers bryant park is visited by more than 12 million people each year and is one of the busiest public spaces in the world. 13 reviews of bryant park reading room totally awesome idea.

Things to do bryant park annually hosts over 1 000 free activities classes events and more. The original reading room began in august 1935 as a public response to depression era job losses in new york. 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. The bryant park corporation has repeated history by recreating the bryant park reading room.

To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid 19 in new york city all nypl locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Movable furniture to create a more intimate environment. Readings and programs at lunchtime after work and for kids. 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. Free books and magazines to read on the premises no library card required. 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. 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. Bryant park reading room has 1 515 members. And kid sized carts and. 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. 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.