A historical library over 100 years old, the creation of the New York Public Library on 5th Avenue was considered one of the first steps in creating a unified library system in the City of New York. With a massive collection on a number of resources and services and map division, the NYPL of Humanities and Social Sciences is located on 5th Avenue and is home to the famous Library Lions: Patience and Fortitude. When visiting this library, it is possible to participate in a number of classes, lectures, workshops, exhibitions, tours, while also being able to access free Wi-Fi! Please call or check the library to learn about all of their free services and free events! For a complete list of NYPL in the Bronx and to find a location nearest you, please view the following link: http://www.nypl.org/hours/index.cfm?Trg=2&b=mn