I would love it it is clean save with great security service and nice bathroom. I am unemployed us…read morecitizen I am also a tax payer.

Love this library. So Many floors, so many books and a great…read morecommunity & event space. Its a quiet place to read, attend class, they even have movie screenings. They got bathrooms in almost every floor & a rooftop terrace in the summer. If you are a lover of books & enjoy visiting third spaces, this library is a perfect place for you! Highly recommend!

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........

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 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.

My favorite library in Nyc. Beautiful building with interesting history…read more Lots of quiet areas to explore, read or just spend some quiet time. Staff are friendly, with clean bathrooms.

Such a historic presence within the Village; I was stupefied. My bestie is an English professor and…read moreoften holds book clubs here. Everything is accessible.

A ton of memories from my time long ago as a NYU student…read more Many, many days/nights and overnights spent at the lower levels of Bobst especially during the finals days before exams, projects, and papers. Life didn't seem that easy at the time but relative to what my life is now (mortgage, car payment, utility bills, etc,..) I would have much guidance for my younger self. Bobst always seemed to have enough places to hide and get away from everyone and everything. The walls of Bobst always did a great job of masking the chaos right across the street in Washington Square and elsewhere in NYC. That was always Bobst's greatest benefit, a place of solace in this great city which seems impossible. Back in my day, Bobst was also a place of knowledge but these days the Internet has probably taken on greatly some of that responsibility. A recent visit led me to revisit some memories, and aside from some minor alterations, the heart of Bobst still lives on.

Hands down the #1 BEST library you will ever find. With 12 gorgeous floors with different…read morearchitectural designs and study layouts, you are bound to find a floor that fits your needs. You'll often see protests happening right inside the library, especially since the atrium is huge - very cool! There are no other nearby libraries that are open 24/7 for students, with security guards helping to find you a sleeping space @ LL-1 in case you needed it (check out near where the lockers/classrooms are @ LL-1). One of the guards would always announce over speaker "Good night" in 15 different languages and go out of his way to genuinely look out for every student's safety and wellbeing. Someday I will find these people and feed them some home-baked cookies as a thank you! Cons: - There is a TON of theft every day, so make sure to take your backpack/laptop with you wherever you go... even if you are leaving for 2 seconds to use the restroom. - Usually quite cold, so bring extra sweaters. - Stay away from the 8th and 9th floors, unless you wanna hear screaming couples getting busy in the individual rooms. - You might find dead bodies of huge flying cockroaches @ LL-1. - Sad that there were multiple suicides inside this building, but I'm glad that they were able to renovate the building with gates on all floors to be safer for all. In spite of the cons, I absolutely love this library and everyone in it! Will forever be grateful to have had the opportunity to fully experience the most beautiful place in the world.

A+ for convenience, especially for picking up reserved books which I do every week…read more A+ for friendly staff and clean bathroom. A+ for quiet surroundings. And I'm happy to learn about the outdoor terrace from the other reviews here. The Muhlenberg used to be my branch, I switched here during its repair, and I am now sticking with Andrew Heiskell.

NYPL resonates good reads and appreciation for books. Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book…read moreLibrary targets the blind and visually impaired, but the public is welcome. This branch may be small in size but it has a strong presence to the visually impaired and to the public. Since childhood I always admire libraries for the tranquility and space for studying and working in solitude. Modern cushion chairs and lounge couches are ample available. Clean and welcoming environment. In the 2015 digital age era, sadly, no one value traditional libraries and books but I am unique and still patronize libraries. Information is power and knowledge is rooted in books. Come book worm hungry. From now until it is now again as my library card expiration of three year draws near, renewal was simple and quick. Note: NYPL library card is valid for three years which all library card holders must renew in person.

Great library has been a great help for me in so many ways!polite wonderful atmosphere…read more Charles is very helpful with all my computer needs Thank you very much for the much needed support!

I seen a mean comment on Google try to downplay the far walk away public library saying it was…read moredirty and how they just had random people taking up space When I went there, it was the total opposite for me. They even had live music playing, and a small group from the community was watching as it was free Also there you did not make no sense. The public library is for everybody and if people choose to sit there, I do not see the problem it is as long as you're not making a ruckus. I do not see the problem. Secondly, the place was not. The bathroom were nice. The floors were nice. I said no trash no nothing minding their business or with a friend doing their thing. The only thing I do agree with that review is that there is a small selection of books, but they do have videos DVDs, which is pretty cool. All I can say is I think what time collection of books could possibly grow with donations and then buying more books. It also has a computer which is free because all you need to get a library card is your ID and that's it you're in.