New York Public Library Rose Main Reading Room

General research division third floor room 315 one of new york city s most iconic locations the majestic rose main reading room measures 78 feet by 297 feet roughly the length of two city blocks with 52 foot tall ceilings displaying murals of vibrant skies and billowing clouds.
New york public library rose main reading room. On may 30 2014 a piece of ceiling fell inside the new york public library rose reading room. The rose main reading room reopens by nicholas parker october 5 2016 the rose main reading room after being closed for more than two years for important repairs and restoration the new york public library s historic rose main reading room and bill blass public catalog room reopens to the public this morning at 10 a m. The new york public library s historic rose main reading room and bill blass public catalog room are scheduled to reopen on wednesday october 5. The two adjacent rooms on the third floor of the library s stephen a.
Schwarzman building on fifth avenue and 42nd street have been closed since may 2014 for repairs and restoration.