Handbook of The New York Public Library

"Handbook of The New York Public Library" by New York Public Library is a guidebook rooted in the early 1900s that shines a light on the New York Public Library's main branch. The handbook acts as a tour, walking readers through the building's layout and pointing out important parts of the library, like where to find information on technology, American history, or music. It also shows how the library helps different groups of people, even sharing ways it supports those who are blind. More than just a map, the handbook explores the story of the library, from the combining of old collections to the contributions of people like Andrew Carnegie, painting a picture of how it grew into a center for learning and culture.