The image shows a two-story stone building with a pediment on the front facade. The building has a large arched entrance with a wooden door and two columns on either side. Above the entrance, there is a sign that reads "New York Public Library." The building is located on a street corner with a sidewalk and a lamppost on the right side. There are two American flags flying on the left side of the building. The sky is overcast and there are other buildings visible in the background.