A black and white photo of a woman leaning on a stack of books

A candid shot of Vivian skillfully arranging a display of science fiction novels, with a mischievous glint in her eye and a sly smile on her lips.,original,Vivian Hawthorne, the master librarian at the New York City Public Library, is a picture of elegance and intelligence. In her mid-fifties, she has sharp, observant eyes that miss nothing, framed by silver-streaked hair often pulled back in a sleek bun. Her attire is always classic and impeccable, befitting the grandeur of the library’s halls which she navigates with a poised grace., female