Inwood Library

On the Grid : Inwood Public Library

"Don't look at me like that. Libraries are rad. Libraries are free. It's about access and opportunity for all. Libraries are where the community gathers to share ideas. It's where the people stop and think. It's where one can navigate new ideas and find information. All my love stories start at the library. Love for knowledge, love for ideas, love for treasures, and love for a safe place to think. Inwood's two-story library has a Spanish-language collection, plenty of tables, and artwork with an uptown focus. It's a haven, if there ever was one." - Jeanne Henry

"Inwood Public Library, Inwood. Don't look at me like that. Libraries are rad. Libraries are free. It's about access and opportunity for all. Libraries are where the community gathers to share ideas. It's where the people stop and think. It's where one can navigate new ideas and find information.All my love stories start at the library. Love for knowledge, love for ideas, love for treasures, and love for a safe place to think. Inwood's two-story library has a Spanish-language collection, plenty of tables, and artwork with an uptown focus. It's a haven, if there ever was one."

Patrick DuChêne

Google

Recent renovations place Inwood Library among the most stunning in the entire NYPL system. The branch is spacious, with plenty of room for quiet reading, study and computer use. There are private study rooms available for reservation, and large dedicated areas for children and teens. There are bathrooms and water fountains on both floors. Upstairs you’ll find more workspace, an Adult Learning Center and a community/meeting space. This library is for everyone.

Erik Z

Google

It's a really nice library with two floors and plenty of seating. It can get pretty busy on the weekends. In terms of book selection, there is much to be desired. There are really not a lot of books in this library. Overall a great place to study.

Diane di Mauro

Google

Wonderful library/ resource for our neighborhood. I come often with my infant grandson to the lovely baby/toddler picture book room… The library staff is always welcoming, professional and helpful. My only complaint is that some of the water fountains are not available due to inadequate water pressure (?)… it seems that the contractor needs to resolve this issue but being New York, who knows how long that will take.

Laura

Google

Beautiful new space and the warmest, most helpful team of librarians you will find anywhere. There's an extensive selection of brand new books, and anything you're looking for can be delivered here for pick-up. So proud of our neighborhood branch – thank you, NYPL!

iris blutreich

Google

Not enough bathrooms. Too long a wait to relieve oneself. No paper towels, no toilet seat liners, the bathroom smells, no exhaust system or window, The library itself is bright and inviting. Should have a cafe or a snack bar. Should have a garden outdoor reading area. Should open at 3:00 pm and close at 10:00 pm. Thank you for answering me You haven't dealt with the issue of not enough toilets, no paper towels, no toilet seat liners. Also the library hours serve the staff well but not the community. Children are in school until 3pm. Fathers and mothers work and are home evenings. There has to be a schedule of library hours that serve these major neighborhood populations. It's not only about a nice new building, it's about serving the community well. Please respond to these real important issues

Laura Simpson

Google

Bigger than former library but poorly designed. Marble floors carry sound and with the children’s programs in the back of the library, shouting and squealing children making lots of noise as the leave. The loudest library I have ever been to. Good luck trying to study or get any work done if you do not have noise canceling headphones. The wood chairs have no felt on the bottom so whenever someone pulls out a chair it sounds like nails on a chalk board.

Hannah Holmes

Google

Beautiful new library! Had the book I was looking for. I checked ahead online - there are limited shelves of books but many different categories and seemed like a good broad collection.

J. S.

Google

Excellent library. Very modern, lots of space, airy feeling with lots of natural light, different places to sit down including for more work/study tasks or more casual reading/relaxing as well.

On the Grid : Inwood Public Library