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 20th Century Fox 2004
  Day After Tomorrow
  Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum
  When New York City is frozen solid due to climate change brought on by Global Warming, Sam Hall, Laura Chapman and other refugees took shelter here in the library.