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.

The reading room also hosts a multitude of free events and workshops. This group will serve as a way to build community and awareness around upcoming literary events author. 13 reviews of bryant park reading room totally awesome idea. It s designed as a place for the homeless and others with no permanent address to enjoy reading.

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. Things to do bryant park annually hosts over 1 000 free activities classes events and more. The bryant park corporation has repeated history by recreating the bryant park reading room.

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. Bryant park s reading room provides free use of books newspapers and magazines in the park during warm. Movable furniture to create a more intimate environment. 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.

And kid sized carts and. All school and summer camp groups wishing to visit the children s center must call in advance to schedule an appointment. Bryant park s reading room provides free use of books newspapers and magazines in the park during warm weather months. Bryant park reading room has 1 466 members.

Readings and programs at lunchtime after work and for kids. To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid 19 in new york city all nypl locations are temporarily closed until further notice. It is modeled after the original with the additions of custom designed carts for an extensive and eclectic selection of books periodicals and newspapers. 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.

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. Known as manhattan s town square the park is famous for its lush seasonal gardens free activities world class restrooms and al fresco dining. 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.