Last weekend I had visitors in town and we had a lovely
time. One of the highlights of the trip was a stop we made on the way to Grand
Central: the main branch of the New York Public Library! Settled on the eastern
edge of my favorite midtown park, the library is a huge and gorgeous building guarded by the dedicated lions, Patience and Fortitude. And there are always
things to see in the library—including the toy set that inspired A.A. Milne to
write Winnie the Pooh! Those stuffed animals have been well loved. This visit
was extra special because the library is celebrating its 100th
Birthday! They’ve gathered special items from all of their collections into one
fantastic exhibit. There is something for everyone! My favorites: original
illustrations from The Wizard of Oz,
a handwritten manuscript by George Elliot, ancient maps, and historical
documents. The collection they have is worthy of any museum! So, whether you’re
a New Yorker or a tourist go ‘check out’ the library!
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