The literary quotes on 41st Street near the New York Public Library’s Beaux-Arts main building inspire everyone who comes across them.

Library Way is a gift book that captures that wisdom, pairing each quote with a beautifully designed book cover from the Library’s own collections. From Marcus Aurelius’s words on the passing of time to Gwendolyn Brooks’s about poetry, the texts inspire and are paired with beautiful cover art.

With an introduction about the role of libraries in all of our lives, here is a small treasure for graduates, book clubs, teachers, and anyone who loves books.