The New York public library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge; a 100-year-old labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, holly, it is the site of a ...The New York public library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge; a 100-year-old labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest.