New York Public Library

One of the most famous libraries in the world, the New York Public Library, with its celebrated stone lions out front (which urban legend tells us, will only roar when a virgin walks by), opened its doors to the public on May 24th, 1911. The New York Public Library system houses over 14 million books and boasts nearly 2 million cardholders. Nearly 15 million people visit the library per year.

Nearest Subway Stop: 5th Ave/42nd Street 7, 42nd Street B D F V

Scenes at this Location

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  Photo Copyright Sony Pictures 2004
  13 Going on 30
  Starring: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo
  For the big finale of their High School photo spread for Poise Magazine, Jenna (Garner) and Matt (Ruffalo) take a group photo here on the steps of the library.