The New York Public Library offers great spaces and resources across the city…read more This Harry Belafonte branch offers many tables with outlets, free Wifi, and computer stations for those to take advantage of - an important resource for the neighborhood! On the rare occasion that I've interacted with the staff, they've been friendly and helpful! While the branch's Adult media lending portion is relatively small, that's OK since you can order online from NYPL's spectacular, vast collection to pick up here! Upstairs, while I haven't visited, there's a Children's section. The only real negative for this location is that talking and other noises from the Children's section reverberate throughout the downstairs non-Children's space. A 2nd Floor noise barrier between the space and stairs might help alleviate the regular sounds of constant tumult heard by 1st Floor patrons. Also, I've noted some people who bring kids to this 1st Floor section to do homework can be quite chatty and, while fantastic and I absolutely commend them for helping kids, it's not always at a volume respectful of others who come there to use the facilities - preferably in a silent atmosphere. On the whole, it's awesome that NYPL maintains this W. 115th St. branch for the community! Thank you, NYPL!

New York Public Library the Harry Belafonte Branch opened two years after the book 'The Jungle' was…read morepublished in 1906. It's the classic architecture for libraries of the time it opened in 1908. This library is a nice walk from my apartment. The layout of reading material is by floor so you navigate upward for age appropriate reading materials. Last time I was in the neighborhood I forgot to stop in. I'm definitely going to return when I'm in the neighborhood. I know you want to see photos. Here's a photo of the book that changed the food industry. Or has it? Sometimes I feel that nothing really changes or we get lax. I recommend you read this book because it moved me. Look for it at the branch or NYPL online. The more you know........

Why would I list a City College of New York library on Yelp as a business? Because libraries are…read morethe original shared offices and coworking spaces before the advent of private paid coworking offices. This is a nice hybrid between public & private, but allow me to explain... While you could request research access temporarily for free to this library, you may also want to consider a $100/year membership to the library through the Friends of the CCNY Cohen Library program for year round access to computers you don't have to upgrade, hundreds of newspapers, magazines, and journal subscriptions, as well as a consistent and quiet space to work on WiFi with printers, scanners, presentation equipment, as well as tech support on site with no need to maintain it yourself. When WeWork access runs $199/month, becoming a Friend of the CCNY Library for $8.33/month ($100/YEAR) is a great way to save money, get dedicated access to a whole host of resources, and it's tax deductible donation. My only star deduction is that the library can use some upgrades and updates to furnishings and surfaces.

The WiFi is free. Plenty of outlets to charge your devices. Quiet as a library should be. This is…read moremy first time here but I will back. There's plenty of space. It's not crowded. It's open til 7 pm which is a plus for me.

So for being a branch library I think this one is pretty great. It offers lots of classes for…read morepeople in the neighborhood to take. There are three floors; the main floor has dvds, magazines, and mostly nonfiction as well as computer stations, top floor is the childrens floor, and the basement has a laptop charding station with a lot of reference material. Of course there is the standard free wifi. The staff are all very helpful and quite nice. I go to the library every week and I think more people should take advantage to one of the greatest things about living in this amazing city. The NYPL truly is a wonderful organization. The only bummer is the hours and that they're aren't open Sundays.

Neat, bright library. And quiet! I know, I know... school hasn't started yet. But there were some…read moresmall children about, but it seemed as if their noise was swallowed by the high ceilings. There are two floors and you have to go up stairs to get to the first level, so I don't think it's ADA compliant. That aside, it's a nice, welcoming library. Just what every community needs.

This local branch is really working hard with their limited resources. Underwent renovations…read morerecently and it's a very quiet place to work or get a table if you can snag one of the few seats. Not many outlets, but lots of books available and a welcome home for people who need a place to get out of the heat or use some of their many services.

I needed a place to conduct an intake interview for a health study but I couldn't get a late enough…read moreappointment to make it home in time. Thank God for the St. George Library! I hoped there would be a conference room or someplace where I wouldn't bother people, but instead I found the quietest library I've ever been in. There were no kids at all. I really hope I wasn't THAT person and disturbed anyone. I kept my voice very low and had my headphones in one ear. The librarian didn't shush me so I must have been okay. At work I sometimes suggest to elderly people who need help doing their business online to come here. Librarians tend to be very helpful. They're open until 7pm so I think I will stop by and see what kind of media they have. Avast ye mateys! I have no ethical qualms about borrowing DVDs and ripping them. You know, since "buying isn't owning" when it comes to digital media, I'm going to sail the high seas. I definitely will be back. I might end up using this library more than the one in my neighborhood.

I have always had a good experience there. I have participated in the theater program with the…read moreRoundabout Theater and several reading groups. The collection is great.

This library is old, with dark wood shelving and stairs, seeming to have more space than books…read more there was a decent crowd when I went in, mainly people sitting and reading and people at the computers. The collection of cookbooks and craft books are somewhat minimal, which may be because it's on the edges of East Harlem at 125 close to not much of anything, much less people who want to take out cookbooks. There was a decent collection of dvds. The librarians seemed friendly. Worth 3 stars because it's NYPL and free and seems to have updated computers and free WIFI and serves the nabe. Definitely not a destination library like MId Manhattan or Grand Army Plaza. I popped in to check out the collections and zipped right out. Still, it's great to see any library.

The toddler story time was really nice. They give away books and learning materials, and they have…read moreplenty of musical instruments and songs to sing. The woman who runs it is very nice and knowledgeable about children. I didn't use the rest of the library, but if you have a wee one, drag them over there on Tuesday at 11:15 AM.

New York Public Library Harlem For me Every Branch of the…read moreNew York Public Library is historic. It is not only beautiful inside and outside but it is a quiet heaven in a loud city. Over the years l've been to many exhibits and a branch in every neighborhood I visit. You know if you have a card you can use the restroom! Each branch has special exhibits. I've never been disappointed when I visit. I'm always finding rooms I've never seen. I'm definitely recommending that you visit. Also there's a wealth of information online. If you have a library card you have it made. They have digital resources for you to check out books and read them on your electronic device. Best library system on this planet!

It's closed right now. Starting March 14 2022. Would've been helpful seeing this on here or Google…read morebefore coming out here.

This library is on the Columbia University Medical campus. And for an Ivy League institution, you…read morewould expect more. But ever since I have been introduced to this world, I can't help but feel like an outcast. In any case, this is a review about the library and not about the wonderful world of Ivy League (read: pretentious, over-priced, privileged delusions). Here are some reasons why this library totally blows: 1. Why are the bathrooms in such disrepair? For Buddha's sake, the public health school is housed here, can we at least get some decent sanitation? 2. Why are the printers, copiers, staplers always broken or jammed? 3. I def do not like this one dude that works the evening desk, he always has some sort of attitude when I ask for a reference book. Look, there are plenty of unemployed people who could gladly and willingly take your job. 4. The people working the help desk usually don't want to help you. 5. Poorly constructed building with confusing elevators and terrible signs. So, for 50K, you buy the name of this institution and you get to hang out in this crappy library for most of your days. Maybe that online degree from Phoenix wasn't such a bad idea after all.

None of the classrooms is particularly comfy. I had/have at least half of my classes in this…read morebuilding. From LL2-to 401. Tons and tons of memories associated to this place. Love the view in the Riverview Lounge - used to bring my laptop and camp out in the quiet study area. Anatomy + view of the hudson, what more can I ask for? haha. It was also where my dance team had rehearsal during my first year... and where all the fancy post seminar luncheons were held. My only complaint to this place is the spotty reception on the second floor computer lab. Maybe I should blame t-mobile but I can never receive any calls or texts whenever I'm up there. Will continue to study/work on whatever project i have here.. until i graduate. 1.5 years in counting!