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Roosevelt Island Branch Information
Branch History
In 1976, Dorothy and Herman Reade of Forest Hills, Queens,
retired to Roosevelt Island and made it their goal to create a community
library. Their endeavors at collecting used books and mobilizing supporters
resulted in the Roosevelt Island Community Library. Run solely by volunteers,
this one-room library served residents for twenty years. After several
years of negotiations between The New York Public Library and Roosevelt
Island Community Literary Associates, Inc., capital and operating money
was secured from the New York State Assembly and the New York City Council.
In 1997, Roosevelt Island Library became the 85th branch of The New
York Public Library and moved to its more spacious quarters at 524 Main
Street. With access to the larger library network, the branch will be
able to provide its diverse community with more materials, programs,
and services.
Collections & Services
- Book collections for adults, teenagers, and children available
for borrowing and use in the library
- Community Information collection
- Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
- Internet access for free public use by appointment
Programs
- Programs for all ages
- Class visits by appointment
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