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New York's Most Haunted Libraries

Interested in a good ghost story? Head to a haunted library and you'll get the full effect and possibly live the story for yourself! There are more than plenty of libraries throughout America that are steeped in history and mystery. From the New York Public Library that is rumored to be home to many spirits, to the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. – the options for paranormal fanatics are truly endless. Check out some of the nation’s most haunted libraries here and enjoy diving into the pages of their unique history!
 
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  •   Jefferson Market Library New York, NY
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    Visitors and passersby have reported seeing ghostly figures walking along the balcony of Jefferson Market Library. The building also appears to be haunted by a friendly ghost—that of a woman who has been known to catch people’s attention, wave at them, smile, and then disappear! The cause for this strange, but apparently harmless hauntings is unknown. Read More

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  •   New York Public Library New York, NY
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    The New York Public Library is the second-largest public library in the United States behind the Library of Congress and the fourth-largest public library in the world. The library has branches in the boroughs of the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island and affiliations with academic and professional libraries in the New York metropolitan area. The library was established in the 19th... Read More

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  •   Clinton Community Library Rhinebeck, NY
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    The Clinton Community Library in Rhinebeck was founded in 1965 within the Rhinebeck Town Hall and Justice Court complex. It is said to be haunted by several unidentified ghosts who can be heard walking, whispering, or climbing up the stairs. They have also been known to knock books off of the library shelves. Read More

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    The Rochester Public Library has long been rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a young woman who drowned in a nearby aqueduct and was found wedged in a tunnel under the library. A librarian named Frank is also said to still come to the library, despite having died of a heart attack long ago. Visitors have reported hearing unexplained noises, including moans and footsteps, and seeing... Read More

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  • Ogdensburg Public Library Ogdensburg, NY
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    The Ogdensburg Public Library, which can traces its services back to 1828, moved into its current building in 1895. Previously a residential mansion, the library suffered a fire during what was supposed to be a remodel between 1921 and 1922. Librarians working in the building have reported seeing apparitions and having other unusual experiences, but maintain the ghosts are of a friendly... Read More

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