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
  Directed by: Roland Emmerich
  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.

• Also at this Location

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  Photo Copyright Sony Pictures 2004
  13 Going on 30
  Directed by: Gary Winick
  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.
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  Photo Copyright Columbia Pictures 1984
  Ghostbusters
  Directed by: Ivan Reitman
  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.
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  Photo Copyright Columbia Tristar 2002
  Spiderman
  Directed by: Sam Raimi
  Starring: Tobey Maguire, Cliff Robertson
  It was here in front of the library that Peter Parker's Uncle Ben gave him the advice that with great power comes great responsiblity. Advice that was proven accurate when later, here in the same spot, Uncle Ben was killed due to Peter's inaction.