New York, NY 10035
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125th Street Library is undergoing improvements and is not currently open to the public. Sign up for updates about this branch through your account, and learn more about NYPL’s capital projects.
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The renovation of the 117-year-old Library 125th Street Library will improve infrastructure and enhance service for all patrons. The 14,000-square-foot branch will get a remodel of its third floor (which has been inaccessible for decades); create dedicated and flexible spaces for programming; add individual reading areas for adults, children, and teens; and receive essential upgrades throughout including a new elevator, restrooms, and technology updates. The library is expected to open in fall 2023.
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About the Library

The 125th Street branch of The New York Public Library has served East Harlem since 1904. Reflecting the cultural diversity of the neighborhood, the library now offers books and magazines in English and Spanish and a strong African-American heritage collection.
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