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A protester defaces a picture of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak

The history behind the building of the Stephen A. Schwarzman building .

The library was styled around the Beaux Arts architecture style which was used on buildings meant to serve a symbolic meaning.

A philanthropist who donated $100 million to the library.

The NYCPL was built at the site of a shutdown reservoir because it was a public place that people frequently visited and the builders wanted the library to take the place of this park.

The library has a lot of artifacts and exhibits that are related to literature, including a collection of locks of hair from various famous authors.

An article about the importance of libraries to restore and maintain culture.

The library tries to be as accessible to the public as possible. For example, people can use their IDNYC cards as library cards.

The library has become such an iconic piece of the city's landscape that it is featured in many famous movies as a landmark of the New York City.

"Linking different generations of military service is the spirit behind the Phelps Award, given annually by the Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza."

This award was designed by Vietnam war veteran John Phelps. Each year, it is given to a person…