Fort Washington Library

535 West 179th Street, New York

A renovated NYPL branch with updated furnishings, programming spaces, technology, and a teen center. Its renovation included accessibility improvements.

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Fully Accessible
Mentioned on nypl.org. Not yet confirmed by the venue or visitors.
nypl.org · Last checked 2026-10-04
Improved ADA-accessibility
Mentioned on nypl.org. Not yet confirmed by the venue or visitors.
nypl.org · Last checked 2026-10-04

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