I use the computer and read magazines. Very pleasant atmosphere…read more I occasionally watch a movie, a plus.

Clean, quiet, and friendly. Such a nice place to work in peace…read more Very friendly staff.

NYPL on Leroy street is tucked away on a quiet street in the West Village…read more Hudson Park Library is a delightful escape from the city bustle. It might not be the largest branch, or have the biggest collection of books, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in charm and functionality. The staff is friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Librarian Emil that shared history, information about the art gallery, as well as assisting me with finding rare books. All of the librarians are welcoming and always ready to assist with finding books or helping with computers. The library is well-maintained and has a pleasant, cozy atmosphere, especially with the natural light from the large windows. It is a great spot to get work done or relax with a book. The physical collection might be curated, but books can be requested from other branches and delivered, which is a perk of the NYPL system. Programs and events are offered for children and adults that are shared on the bulletin board as you enter the library. There is also a dedicated children's area. Hudson Park Library is worth a visit if you are looking for a peaceful and well-run neighborhood library with a welcoming vibe. For those of you that enjoy history. This is the history of Hudson park library. Hudson park library opened in 1906. This location is one of Manhattan's twenty remaining Carnegie libraries. The library's benefactor was Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish-American businessman. In 1901, Carnegie sold his steel company, Carnegie Steel, to J.P. Morgan for $480 Million. He began using his tremendous profits from the business sale to contribute to civic philanthropy, eventually giving away nearly 90% of his fortune. One civic contribution he is best known for is the Carnegie libraries which he constructed worldwide, first starting in Dunfermline, Scotland, his birthplace. He then constructed libraries across the U.K., Ireland, Canada, and the United States. In New York City alone, he funded 65 libraries, 53 of which still exist today: 17 in Brooklyn, 20 in Manhattan, 8 in the Bronx, 4 in Staten Island, and 4 in Queens (Village Preservation) Carnegie often chose places to construct a library based on a personal connection, such as Braddock, Pennsylvania, where the Carnegie Steel mills had been located, he chose other locations based on an evaluation. Before Carnegie would construct a library, he used a formula he established to determine the need and viability of a library in a particular town. First, the town or area was required  to "demonstrate a need for a library." The town receiving the library was obligated to donate the land required to construct the building. And the town had to "annually provide 10 percent of the cost of the library's construction to support its operation." Though this formula was used for library construction for all civic donations, pools, churches, parks, and universities, he felt the best place to donate was to an area willing and able to help themselves. He believed that municipal funding powered by civic engagement was better than wealthy benefactors funding these public spaces as he feared "cliques" being formed amongst the wealthy and excluding those who needed these resources.  The New York Public Library had only recently been incorporated through the Astor, Tilden, and Lenox libraries in 1895, and construction of the library began in 1902. Before this, libraries were typically small, private, and held within other buildings preventing them from becoming the linchpin of a neighborhood. And the Hudson Park Library, completed in 1906. From its early days, the library served the community of Greenwich Village in many ways. It contained an auditorium, which allowed the library to serve as a lecture hall for the community. The library was also home to a reading group for young boys, the Societa di Mutuo Beneficio fra le Donne Italiane" (the Mutual Benefit Society of Italian Women), and a mothers club. Marianne Moore, the poet, worked as an assistant in this library from 1921 to 1925. In 2010, the Hudson Park Library gained landmark protections as part of the Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II proposed and advocated for by Village Preservation. This library, which sits overlooking the James J. Walker Park, is an example of the kind of philanthropy that made our city great at the turn of the century. It is also an example of the wonderful intertwining of great architecture and tremendous cultural history found throughout our neighborhoods (Village Preservation)

This library's location is extremely convenient located in West Village close to many subway lines…read more it is open 6 days a week excluding public holidays. This location features ~10 desktop computers in case you want to use any tech resources. Staff is always very helpful and polite. They always greet me with a smile on their face and politely answer any questions I have had. Everybody abides by covid 19 safety measures and wears masks which makes it a great and safe visit to the library for people of all ages!

Overall, my experience as a first year student at Columbia University was positive. With a great…read moresupport system of friends (many of them) who genuinely cared about me, I had an awesome time. And, Butler Library added to the positive experience in that first year of school. With tons to study for on continuous exams that had no end except when the semester ended, Butler library definitely came in handy. My typical routine after class and clinical rotation at a New York hospital was to pack my belongings from my room, change into comfy clothes, and get on the subway from 168th where I headed down to 116th intentionally for Butler library. Then, as I entered into the library and passed the security guard, I routinely went into the Cafe and loaded up on either a hot tea or coffee and plenty of fruit and food to prepare for an evening of studying. Thanks to those hours of studying on a day-to-day basis during the school week, I ACED my exams in 5 weeks of the Childbearing rotation. Had I stayed for another 5 weeks for the Medical-Surgical rotation, rather than taking a LOA, I might have performed just as well on the exams. I didn't get to stay, though, and I had an abrupt leave from the school. My digressions isn't what is most important. What is most important out of my story as a first year student at the beautiful Columbia University campus is that I discovered Butler library at some point in the school year and studying at the library was so instrumental in helping me do well on my school exams.

The space is beautiful, but since I've been here last, they have started pumping some of sort "air…read morefreshener" through the HVAC. If you are sensitive to chemicals and fragrances, I guess you're screwed. Left with a stink in my clothes. I can't believe that students are okay with this imposed pollution.

When Local Law 11 repairs take over your coop, you have only the public libraries and bookstores as…read morerefuge. This branch of NYPL is a fifteen-minute walk from home, but is the only NYPL location close to me besides the Battery Park one that requires crossing the highway. This is small as library locations go, but if you can snag a table you can sit/read/work in peace. The library system is attractively priced (free) but one should still expect good facilities, courteous and helpful staff, and access to good reading materials. This location attracts a curious mix of people. Suffice it is to say that very few people who live in the area come here. The collection of books is quite modest. And if you need to look at newspapers of the day, you have to get them from the front desk after handing them your library card as security. That brings me to the library staff. Their body language uniformly (across staff members, over many visits) seems to suggest they don't want to be bothered with questions or requests. Very matter-of-fact and unfriendly. I find this attitude of city workers unsurprising yet annoying. In New York you don't get what you pay for, you get what the poor excuses for elected officials are able to give you.

First and foremost I adore libraries. This is a small library in the Tribeca area of Manhattan. I…read morestopped in because I needed to renew my NYPL card. It was an efficient process and since I had some time I grabbed an open seat and spent an hour or so catching up on work emails.

I love this Library. As a SPS CUNY Graduate Researcher I use this Library AND unibuc.ro Library…read moreBucuresti. Several quiet floors an excellent staff. However, since Barnes and nobles closed years ago, there is no bookstore on campus. Tamia takes away from the library experience, used to be able to walk across the place and buy your textbooks. Well be that as it may, but without a campus bookstore this library is hobbled.

This library is quintessential to Baruch's students as it provides a study space with ample amount…read moreof seating, various resources, restrooms on every floor and even a small cafeteria on the first floor. The library is pretty big (5 stories) and has a plethora of computers and scanners for students to use. The only downside is that half of the lighting fixtures on the tables and half of the electrical outlets here don't even work. Baruch needs to work on getting that fixed. Laptop rentals are on the second floor. They provide Dells, macs and iPads for hourly, daily and 3 day use. Study pods are located directly in front of the laptop rental area but this limited to about 20 or so pods. Also, sitting by the laptop rental area is pretty loud so that's a bummer. Would I be back in the future? I'm there everyday I have class either sleeping or pretending to study. Feel free to say hi lol.

I love this library!! It is really small and kind of tucked away. Its enterance is below street…read morelevel inside the 6 Downtown subway enternace on the North Eastern Corner of Lexington and E. 50th Street. I work nearby and visit on a weekly basis. When my internet was out and I was looking for apartments on craigslist which is blocked at my office I was there daily! It literally saved my life. I never would have been able to find a new apartment with out thier free interenet access. (You can sign up for a terminal in advance online too) Because it is a small location the selection can be limited so I request my books online and just have them sent there. I love LEO too!! I get a little notice in my email letting me know when i have something waiting for me! Its fabulous! I order so many that I usually have a few waiting for me. I am in and out with a few great books that I am really into in less than 5 minutes! I don't even have to wait until my lunch break! FABULOUS

This is the only library in New York that is located underground right outside the subway. If you…read moreare coming from uptown you take the 6 train to 51st street and exit the front. You walk one level and you will see the library. The street level is one more level up. If you are coming from the downtown platform you will have to exit the street and walk back down to this entrance. The plus side is that they have free WiFi and laptops to loan. It is also laptop friendly with electrical outlets. The downside is that there is no bathroom for the public to use. They have one in the back if you can convince the librarians to let you use it. Starbucks is at street level if you really need to go. Its a small library but good if you want to return your books and not go out into the street. You will have exit the Subway turnstile to get to the library, good if you got an unlimited metrocard.

This library has changed a lot and now has elevators. This is the first library I came to ever…read moresince I was born here. I grew up with this library my whole life and borrowed books every weekend with my mom and sister. We would sit in the children's section and read fiction books. The library is very clean and organized. Now it has an elevator and the entrance is not where it used to be. I came back recently after a hiatus and there are posters saying the original entrance is not the entrance! I was shocked. Then I realized the new entrance is on another side inside the Seward Park! There are 3 levels in this library just similar to the other branch in Chinatown, Chatham Square. It is just that this branch is much more clean in my opinion and nice sofas in the children's section. There is also a mini private room for teenagers in this Seward branch.

The library has reopened, but only for "grab and go" service and to return or pick up reserved…read morebooks. Masks are required for entry. The new hours are: 11-6 on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday; 12-7 on Wednesday; and 11-5 on Friday & Saturday (closed on Sunday). They've had some unexpected recent closures due to weather and construction, so they recommend checking their Instagram account.

58th Street Library is not one of my favorite branches. I rarely stop in here when I'm in the…read moreneighborhood. I'm still giving them Five Stars because they are part of the Greatest Library System in the World! I'm a huge fan of the New York Public Library. Cardholders can check out digital books online these days. Rarely have I been disappointed when I'm looking for a particular book. If I can't find what I'm looking for I go to a branch like this one when I'm in the neighborhood. The employees are usually helpful. Since this branch is close to my doctors offices I may stop in and pick up something to read. I recommend wherever you live that you support your public library.

On the way to an appointment, I dropped by to return a book…read more Then, I decided to browse the isles. The library is small but convenient. It is on the 58th between Lexington and Park Ave . The 4 5 6 train to Lexington will bring you right here. Their hours are 10 5 Supporting our local libraries is very important