Chapter 1
The birth of a grand system
Chapter 2
Secrets of the flagship branch
Chapter 3
Oddities and treasures in the vaults
YOUR GOAL
Master of The New York Public Library
Ch 2 · Secrets of the flagship branch
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Hey, did you know what's true? Books stack beneath Bryant Park, for me and you!
Fun Fact
The lion names: Mayor Fiorello La Guardia named the NYPL lions Patience and Fortitude because he believed New Yorkers needed these qualities to survive the Great Depression.
Glossary
book train (noun)
A conveyor belt system that transports books from underground stacks up to the main reading rooms. It's the ultimate hidden roller coaster for your favorite stories.
A conveyor belt system that transports books from underground stacks up to the main reading rooms. It's the ultimate hidden roller coaster for your favorite stories.
Quiz
What is the name of the majestic, football-field-sized reading room located on the third floor of the NYPL main branch?
Quiz
What technology did librarians use to send paper book requests to the underground stacks before computers?
Quiz
Which US President was present at the grand opening of the NYPL main branch in 1911?
Quiz
What whimsical vehicle system is used to transport books between different floors of the NYPL main branch?
Quiz
What type of stone was used to construct the exterior of the NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building?