An art nouveau inspired object resembling an antique telephone mounted on a wall. A brass ear horn and stethoscopic listening device are attached. The front of the object is features decorative elements inspired by the atrium of NYU's main library.

Secrets

What secrets live within these walls?

Secrets invites listeners to lift the receiver and patiently move the stethoscope-like device across the body of the object to discover secrets, little known facts, and confessions from within the Library. 

We invite you to share a whisper of your own by calling (865) 309-5238‬ and leaving a voicemail. You might just hear your voice on Secrets in the future!

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Note: In person, visitors will hear tracks in the order they are discovered. Online the audio plays as one continuous track. 

An art nouveau inspired object resembling an antique telephone mounted on a wall outside a library reading room. A brass ear horn and stethoscopic listening device are attached. The front of the object is features decorative elements inspired by the
A visitor uses a brass ear horn and stethoscope-like device to discover and listen to library secrets.
A hand presses a stethoscope-like device to the front of an antique telephone-inspired object.
Close up of a listening device resembling a stethoscope. It rests on a metal cradle.
Side view of an art nouveau inspired object resembling an antique telephone mounted on a wall outside a library reading room. A stethoscopic listening device is attached. The front of the object is features decorative elements inspired by the atrium
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