METRO Member Spotlight: Washington Heights Library – 04-30-2014 : METRO in New York, NY US METRO

METRO Member Spotlight: Washington Heights Library

The Washington Heights Library held festivities in early March to celebrate the library’s re-opening after a four year renovation process. Community leaders and residents joined library staff for a daylong program, replete with a ribbon cutting and a birthday cake to mark the building’s centennial.

Washington Heights Library, Image Courtesy of Vianela RivasThe library now features an open floor plan filled with natural light. “After our recent renovation, we have more space to provide programs for the community,” says Vianela Rivas, the library’s manager. “The beautifully designed children’s room allows us to have a bigger collection for children, including books for parents.” Read more…

 

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