It is a humungous building which opened in 1911. The New York Public Library has been pictured in many movies and TV shows across the years. The building is very beautiful and elegant. It is a prominent landmark in the city has been the center of attention for many domestic and international students. The library has vast rooms for the public to sit and read peacefully. The collection of books is very vast and diverse. The main reading room stretches two city blocks and the periodical room holds approximately 10,000 magazines.