After being closed for more than two years for important repairs and restoration the new york public library s historic rose main reading room and bill blass public catalog room reopens to the public this morning at 10 a m.
New york public library rooms.
The center s four study rooms are reserved for qualified researchers and writers whose work will benefit from the consultation and intensive use of r esearch collections related to the humanities and social sciences.
During this time patrons can access library services on sundays at nearby 53rd street library.
The remaining thousands of bound print periodicals are requested through the rose main reading room room 315 on the third floor.
Regular sunday hours will resume september 8 2019.
The periodicals room is wi fi enabled.
The new york public library is still a functioning library and many people come here for the library services.
If it were my room this where i might stand to apply mascara.
The stunning landmark space was forced to close for about two weeks that turned into two years.
Everyone is welcome to browse freely.
On may 30 2014 a piece of ceiling fell inside the new york public library rose reading room.
The reading rooms are great spots if you re looking for a quiet place to read and you can charge your phone while you re at it.
The dewitt wallace periodical room room 108 services current loose periodicals current issues of 200 popular periodicals and 22 domestic and foreign newspapers.
The new york public library s main branch measures 390 feet 120 m on its north south axis by 270 feet 82 m on its west east axis.
You can book an audio tour and learn about the building on your own.
The new york public library said it was hoping to start the process of opening in july with eight branches that will provide grab and go pickup service for books.
Schwarzman building and mid manhattan library will be closed on sundays from july 7 2019 through september 1 2019.
New york public library in that back bedroom a small dirty mirror is still hanging on the wall at eye level.
First floor room 119.