New York Public Library

Washington Heights Library

Washington Heights · Manhattan

Free to visit for everyone. Borrowing, Wi-Fi, computers, printing and programs for kids, teens and adults. A library card is free for New York State residents, workers and students.

Hours

No public hours while the library is temporarily closed.

Getting there

1000 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10032

at W. 160th St.

Nearest subway lines

♿ Fully accessible

Confirm before you go. Hours and closures come from the New York Public Library website and were last checked on October 12, 2026. Libraries can close for weather or emergencies on short notice, so check the branch page before your visit. Report an error

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