New York Public Library Main Branch

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was New York Public Library Main Branch built?Opened May 23, 1911
2. How big is New York Public Library Main Branch?Approximately 2.5 million volumes (as of 2015)
3. What is the location?Fifth Avenue at 41st Street, Midtown Manhattan, New York City
4. What is the architectural style?Beaux-Arts
5. Where is the library located?It is located on Fifth Avenue at 41st Street, right next to Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan.
6. Why are there stone lions at the entrance?The stone lions, named Patience and Fortitude, stand at the entrance to guard the library and make it a symbol of the city.

Beaux-Arts: An academic architectural style originating in Paris, characterized by grandeur, symmetry, and elaborate ornamentation.
Research Library: An institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, and providing access to scholarly materials for advanced study and investigation.
Stacks: The compact storage areas within a library where books and other materials are shelved, often in multiple levels.
National Historic Landmark: A building, site, object, or district officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance.