📜 New York's oldest cultural institution and library, founded in 1754.🔍 Housed in a 5-story Italianate mansion on the Upper East Side.# Why Go🏛️ Explore a beautiful, historic landmark building with wood-paneled rooms.📚 Access a vast collection of nearly 300,000 volumes, including rare books.🤫 Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, quiet reading rooms and study spaces, a hidden gem in the city.🚶 Public can use collections on-site and take impromptu tours.# Why Avoid💳 Membership required for borrowing books, roaming stacks, and full electronic resources.# Cost💰 Free entry for on-site use, membership fee for borrowing privileges.# Hours🕒 Mon-Sat: 9 AM - 5 PMClosed Sundays# 🅿️ ParkingBike parking available# ♿ AccessibilityWheelchair accessible# 🚻 ToiletsGender-neutral restrooms# 🌐 Wi-FiWi-Fi available