New York Public Library

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
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
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. -
Photo Copyright Columbia Pictures 1984
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. -
Photo Copyright Columbia Tristar 2002
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.