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 cozy Yorkville branch near John Jay Park and Carl Schurz Park, handy for families living east of First Avenue.
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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.
1465 York Avenue, 10075, in Yorkville, Manhattan.
Yes. Webster Library is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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