The largest library in the world, housing over 170 million items including books, manuscripts, photographs, and maps.
2. New York Public Library, New York City
An iconic library with stunning architecture, featuring over 53 million items and a vast collection of rare books and manuscripts.
3. Boston Public Library, Boston
One of the oldest public libraries in the United States, known for its historic McKim Building and extensive research collections.
4. The Morgan Library & Museum, New York City
A cultural gem with a focus on rare books, manuscripts, and artwork, housed in a beautifully preserved historic building.
5. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco
A modern architectural marvel with a diverse collection of books, periodicals, and digital resources, as well as stunning city views.
6. Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, New Haven
An architectural masterpiece designed to preserve rare books and manuscripts, including the Gutenberg Bible and Audubon's Birds of America.
7. Chicago Public Library, Chicago
A vibrant urban library system with a central flagship location, offering a wide range of resources, programs, and services for the community.
8. Seattle Public Library, Seattle
An award-winning architectural marvel with a focus on sustainability, featuring a vast collection of books, multimedia resources, and innovative technology.
9. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino
A cultural institution renowned for its rare books, manuscripts, and art collections, set amidst stunning botanical gardens and art galleries.
10. The Newberry Library, Chicago
A research library specializing in humanities and genealogy, with a rich collection of rare books, maps, and manuscripts, offering a treasure trove for scholars and history enthusiasts.
