Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library.

In 2 Shout NY guides.

1. City

   The Best Cafes for Remote Work in NYC

   Following a massive renovation, the central circulating branch of the New York Public Library is a masterpiece of municipal design.

   Go for: Absolute quiet and a completely free place to sit all day.

2. Books + Ideas

   The Best Places to Write and Work Creatively in NYC

   The New York Public Library overhauled its circulating midtown branch, and the result is a massive, multi-level sanctuary.

   Go for: Serious, productive silence.