The library on the eighth and ninth floors was an impressive facility, boasting millions of volumes available for public access. It offered a wide array of major newspapers and periodicals, both in printed and digital formats, along with an extensive map section. This resource was designed to cater to a diverse range of informational needs.

Managed by skilled librarians, the library operated with a seemingly infinite budget, allowing for its continual maintenance and modernization. Its reference collections were regarded as extraordinary resources, contributing to the library's status as a remarkable institution in Mark Helprin's "Winter's Tale."