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 Columbia Pictures 1984
  Ghostbusters
  Starring: Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Dan Akroyd
  It was here in the basement of the library that the Ghostbusters encountered their first actual ghost, much to Ray and Egon's delighted fascination and Peter's disbelief.