Let me see what I can find that is helpful about the Webster Branch on York Avenue...
Yes, these Yelp reviews are pretty positive and give you an idea why people like their neighborhood library--one woman scorns the place but what else do you expect from opinionated New Yorkers? I am going to mention that but NOT run her snarky review
New York Public Library - Webster Branch
- Nearest Transit Station:
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77 St (4, 6, 6X)
- Hours:
- Mon, Wed 11 am - 6 pmTue, Thu 12 pm - 7 pmFri-Sat 10 am - 5 pm
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
5 reviews for New York Public Library - Webster Branch
5 reviews in English
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Review from Scotty J.
I love this little branch of the New York Public Library nestled on York Avenue. You wouldn't expect a library here and I especially love its quaintness when compared with other locations.
I actually go out of my way to pick up books at Webster, since I have found their service to be much better than nearby Yorkville.
If you're looking for a library that meets the standards of the NYPL, and you're on the UES, look no further. -
Review from Suzy W.
Topeka, KSConveniently located, but not a great place to study or read after school lets out, because then this place gets LOUD.
Love the used book store-- pretty great selection and you can't beat the prices! -
Review from Arielle S.
Manhattan, NYGreat Library!-Wish it was still in my neighborhood (I probably never should have moved away from the UES)!
If you are looking to buy some books on the cheap, look no further than the Webster branch of NYPL. They have an entire basement full of books for sale, many of which are only $1. I stopped in today and bought 6 new books. The people who work at the shop are always very friendly and make you feel like they really appreciate your business.
The library itself also had a very helpful librarian today. I was looking for a book that wasn't at the sale and I could not locate it on the shelves. The librarian helped me search 3 locations it could possibly have been in and alas we found it!
I will definitely venture back to the UES next time I want to stock up on books but in the meantime I guess I will stick with the 115th st. library in my neighborhood whose selection does not even compare. -
Review from Jill J.
Manhattan, NYI will start by saying, I spend 95% of my time at this library in the children's section with my kids, and go about once a week. With that in mind, the children's section is good, with some comfy seating and nice natural light. Kids DVD selection is great. If you want a quiet experience, go before 3:30 pm. There are tons of tutors/kids there after school and it's really loud and crowded. I've never been to the kids programs, so can't comment on that.
Library staff are great. Very friendly, helpful and they encourage library manners from patrons (in a very considerate way).
Book cellar (I think that's what it's called) has used books for sale, cheap. Good selection of parenting books, okay on children's, lots of other genres.
Adult sections: only been there once or twice. Selection is okay, pretty small, but I've always found something. DVD selection okay too.
All in all, for library time with my kids, I prefer this over 79th and 67th (oh, it's closest, but even so, I'm glad it's this one). (FYI: kids programming at 67th is great, as is children's librarian. It's just way too crazy there after 2:00pm.
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