The New York Public Library is both a tourist attraction as well as the hangout for the local New Yorkers, with its beautiful greens, a calm spot amidst the bustling junction of the Grand Central Station and the Times Square.
It is fascinating to observe the tourists and the local New Yorkers in this area. While one has the busy steps trying to take in as much of New York City as they can, the latter is relaxed and intent on spending a quiet afternoon reading, playing chess or just taking a stroll around the Bryant Park.
The 42nd Street gets busy with tour buses unloading their passengers at Bryant Park next to the NYC Public Library.
The New York City Public Library stairs, with the huge columns and the chandeliers make for a great place to take some memorable pictures.
Tourists and local New York City residents find a quiet spot to read or rest on the steps of the New York Library.
Sometimes it is hard to figure out who is a tourist & who is not! To my surprise, this lady turned out to be a New Yorker, who said, she finds the city to be ever new every day, no matter how hard you look!
Tourists busy taking pictures of almost everything they lay their eyes on in New York City.
Local New York residents relax at the NYC Public Library façade.
Two friends who travel from Connecticut every weekend to sell their home made charms, bracelets & jewelry on the 42nd Street in New York City.
The girl from Sephora, New York City, on her break.
Outside the New York City Public Library there is always something interesting to photograph.
A New York City tour bus parks on the 42nd Street.
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