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Find Community Support Resources
During these challenging times, the Library is here to help our communities to find the resources they need.
For Kids
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Kid's Gaming
Wednesday, May 31 | 3:30 PM -
Bilingual Korean/English Storytime with The Korean Cultural Center
Thursday, August 17 | 3:30 PM
For Teens
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Designing Pinback Buttons
Thursday, June 1 | 4 PM -
Teen Anime Watch Party
Thursday, June 15 | 4 PM -
Teen Movie: Harriet
Thursday, June 22 | 3 PM
For Adults
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Creative Writing at the Library
Thursday, June 1 | 11 AM -
One-on-One Computer Help with Digital Grandparents
Saturday, June 3 | 2 PM -
One-on-One Computer Help with Digital Grandparents
Saturday, June 3 | 2 PM
24/7 Resources
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E-Books & E-Audiobooks
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Additional E-Materials & Databases
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Digital Collections
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From Our Blog
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About the Library
Beginning in 1893 as a parish library at St. Agnes Chapel on West 91st Street, the St. Agnes Branch also housed a small collection for the Library for the Blind. In 1906, the St. Agnes Branch opened its doors in its present home on Amsterdam Avenue. The three-story structure—featuring gracefully arched windows at the first and second floors, and a strongly detailed roofline—was erected with funds given to the city by Andrew Carnegie for the construction of branch libraries throughout the five boroughs.
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