On the left side as we are walking is the main building of the New York Public Library.  The Library building was designed at the beginning of the 20th century by the architectural firm Carrere and Hastings in the modern style.  There is a grand staircase leading to the main entrance, on the steps of which both New Yorkers and tourists like to sit and rest.  On the other side of the staircase are two lions.  At first they were called Leo Astor and Leo Lenox in honor of the founders of the library  (Jacob Astor and James Lenox).  But in 1930, the mayor of New York, Fiorello Laguardia gave the statues the nicknames Patience to the left and Fortitude to the right.Ascending the staircase will will arrive in an arched hall of white marble, called Astor Hall. Strolling through the library pay attention to the magnificent ceiling of carved oak.  The enormous reading room has been divided into two sections:  in Gottesman Hall you can see temporary exhibits; while in Salomon Room you can encounter some of the rarities of the library collections.In Bryant Park adjoining the library on the opposite side, New York Fashion Week shows are held. In the summer you can also enjoy seeing a movie here under the open sky.Photo Public Library 2 by Paulo Godoy is licensed under CC BY 2.0