by The New York Public Library
Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. Serving northern Washington Heights, it is a go-to spot for Spanish- and English-speaking families looking for books and after-school space.
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Hours vary by day; see the branch page on nypl.org for current hours and this season's story time calendar.
Free; library card is free. Check individual program listings for any registration.
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All ages.
Free; library card is free. Check individual program listings for any registration.
Hours vary by day; see the branch page on nypl.org for current hours and this season's story time calendar.
535 West 179th Street, 10033, in Washington Heights, Manhattan.
Yes. Fort Washington Library is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. A Morris Heights branch that gives local children a spot for reading, computers and after-school activities.
Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL's free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Beyond its children's area, the branch has a teens-only room where adults and little kids are not allowed.
Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL's free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. A multi-floor Washington Heights branch where kids have a dedicated room and teens can find their own space to study.
The children's area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. Home to a Best Buy Teen Tech Center with a recording studio, photography gear and 3-D printing, plus a children's area for younger kids.
Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL's free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Rebuilt from the ground up and reopened in 2024 in the base of The Eliza, an affordable-housing building that also includes a Pre-K for All site.
Little ones can join lapsit and toddler story times that mix songs, rhymes and books, and older kids can borrow books, use computers and get help finding homework resources. A University Heights branch where kids can use computers, read and join after-school activities.