New York Public Library

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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/new-york-public-library

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. What is the number of locations?92 locations, comprising 88 branch libraries and 4 research libraries
2. What is the New York Public Library and where can I find it?The New York Public Library is a huge library that serves the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. It has 92 locations, including 88 branch libraries and 4 big research libraries.
3. Why are there lions at the library?The library building has two lion statues named Patience and Fortitude. They are part of the famous Stephen A. Schwarzman Building that opened in 1911.

Amalgamation: The process of merging or combining different entities into a single, unified whole.
Nonprofit Corporation: An organization established for purposes other than generating profit, often focused on social, educational, or charitable goals.
Bequest: A gift of personal property or money left by someone in their will.
Civic Engagement: The active participation of individuals in the life of their community and society.