Elmer Holmes Bobst Library

Igor Molochevski

One of the most beautiful brutalist buildings

Ryan McGurk

Really gorgeous atrium, worth a jaw-dropping look if you’re in the area. Unfortunately, access is quite limited if you’re not a student at NYU or CUNY, and there is a lot of security making sure you don’t go in. It’s a huge privilege to have access to this library. I go to UCLA and our libraries are open to the public for people to walk around, I wish it were the same for this place. Although I’m sure students are grateful for their study space not being turned into a tourist playground. Maybe let students for other universities have access to this wonderful place? Not to check out books of course, but to be able to walk and admire the sacredness of a really good, beautiful library as one does. I think you can enter on a tour or something (but it’s too expensive (upwards of $35). Maybe it’s worth it, can’t speak to the experience, ask a student.

Ali Mahjoori

one of the most awe-inspiring libraries in North America! definitely the greatest I have been into. the large central atrium is just so magnificently humbling. the ground floor mosaic pattern is mesmerizing. 8th floor views are spectacular. its also very clean and quiet. large desks with mostly accessible outlets. one of a kind library. I don't know what else to give than 5

Paul Funkhouser

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