Aguilar Branch Library

Aguilar Branch Library Aguilar Branch Library In 1905, when it became part of The New York Public Library, Aguilar was serving large Jewish and Italian immigrant populations.

One of the oldest branch libraries in New York, the Aguilar Library was founded in 1886 and is named for Grace Aguilar, a Sephardic Jewish author. After World War II, an influx of Puerto Rican and other Spanish-speaking newcomers led to the creation of an extensive collection of materials in Spanish. Designed by architects Herts and Tallant, Aguilar was built with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie.

The interior of the building features a graceful hanging gallery with a cast-iron railing and a pressed-glass floor. Aguilar was renovated in 1996 as part of the Library's Adopt-A-Branch program and is fully accessible to persons using wheelchairs. The branch has a Center for Reading and Writing for adults, which operates 6 days/week.

07/19/2025

LeVar Burton, Whoopi Goldberg, Rev. Al Sharpton, Angela Yee, and more on how the Center has impacted the lives and work of so many.

07/19/2025
05/23/2025

P.S. 38 event

01/03/2024

Explore New York City's museums and attractions with Culture Pass. If you have a library card, you can reserve a pass and get free admission to dozens of cultural institutions. Save money and have fun in NYC!

01/03/2024

The Equal Rights Amendment was first proposed in 1923. NYPL marks the 100th anniversary of this important moment with an exhibition that shines a spotlight both on the activists who fought for the amendment and the conservative activists who have protested it and prevented its ratification.

12/14/2023
12/14/2023

A master of Gothic mystery and horror, Shirley Jackson’s novels and short stories still resonate with readers.

12/13/2023

Break out the cocoa and marshmallows, grab a blanket, and enjoy a cozy seasonal read!

12/13/2023

Watch now! Our first Teen Banned Book Club event, featuring bestselling author Mark Oshiro talking about their book ‘Each of Us a Desert’ is available to stream online. https://on.nypl.org/3REgWNN

12/07/2023

Address

174 E 110th Street
New York, NY
10029

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12125342930

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