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The most gorgeous NYC libraries
1. New York Public Library
Attractions Libraries, archives and foundations Midtown West
This impressive location, proudly guarded by royal-looking marble lions, is among the city’s most splendid public spaces. Of course the Rose Reading Room — who wouldn't be inspired by all those crystal chandeliers? But if you're here for the books, you won't be disappointed either: there are some 50 million items spread out across these shelves.
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2. New York Academy of Medicine
Things to do Talks and lectures East Harlem
Established in 1847 and opened to the public in 1878, this library holds a thorough catalogue of medical journals, documents and other materials. The library subscribes to more than 1,000 journals, and there are more than 800,000 issues. Its historical collections even contain documentation about an 18th-century smallpox outbreak in the U.K.
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3. The Morgan Library & Museum
Museums History Murray Hill
Originally the private library of none other than John Pierpont Morgan—this amazing building was first intended for bookish pursuits in 1910. In 2006
a massive redecoration brought more natural light into the building and doubled the size of the exhibition space. Today, the museum welcomes visitors to see collections of original Michelangelo drawings and its theater regularly hosts recitals and concerts.
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4.The Center for Fiction
The Center for Fiction recently opened a new location in Downtown Brooklyn that brings the old-world charm of literature together with more modern rooms with a bar/cafe, a bookstore, writing space, and yes, a library. While membership is required to take advantage of its co-working spaces and upstairs library, the public is free to check out the ground-floor where a part of its library sits as well as its bookstore, bar-cafe and event space. Members can out books and get discounts on reading groups, writing workshops, events, and bookstore, and more. It's a beautifully quiet space for literature lovers to sit and read.
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1. What's special about New York Public Library?
A. It sells books as well. B. It has a very long history.
C. It is the city's most splendid public space. D. It stores a vast collection of books.
2. Which library often holds concerts?
A. The Center for Fiction. B. New York Public Library.
C. The Morgan Library & Museum. D. New York Academy of Medicine.
3. Where can we most probably read this text?
A. In a tourist brochure. B. On a webpage.
C. In a culture column of a newspaper. D. In a travel magazine.
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. D2. C3. B
