New York Public Library's 10 Most Checked Out Books of All Time

"The books on this list have transcended generations and, much like the Library itself, are as relevant today as they were when they first arrived," said NYPL President Anthony W. Marx.

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The Snowy Day
The Cat in the Hat
1984
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The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day

Likewise said Checked out 485,583 times since 1962

4
The Cat in the Hat

The Cat in the Hat

Likewise said Checked out 469,650 times since 1957

4.1
1984

1984

Likewise said Checked out 441,770 times since 1949

4.3
Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are

Likewise said Checked out 436,016 times since 1963

4.3
To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

Likewise said Checked out 422,912 times since 1960

4.4
Charlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

Likewise said Checked out 337,948 times since 1952

4
Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451

Likewise said Checked out 316,404 times since 1953

4.1
How to Win Friends and Influence People

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Likewise said Checked out 284,524 times since 1936

4.3
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Likewise said Checked out 231,022 times since 1998

4.4
The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Likewise said Checked out 189,550 times since 1969

4.4

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