The
main branch of the New York Public Library is undergoing a debate about
a possible renovation. If it happens, there will be plenty of other
branches to visit during the construction, but there are also many
lesser-known libraries in New York that are not part of the public
system.
Atlas Obscura found quite a few, and just the names are fascinating. There’s the Conjuring Arts Research Center in Manhattan, a treasure trove of magic.
With
over 12,000 books and artifacts, the Conjuring Arts Research Center
invites visitors to learn the tricks of the secret trade. Manuscripts of
magic methods dating back to the 15th century are available in the
small library on 30th Street, as are magic props and ephemera of
illusions from around the world.
There’s also
libraries from General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, the Hispanic
Society of America, the American Kennel Club, and more, as well as
private libraries not dedicated to single subjects that are open to the
public. You might find a new hangout in this list!
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