Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library

Love the NYPL, but wish there was an after-​hours book drop-​off. The hours are tough with my work schedule.

NYPL resonates good reads and appreciation for books. Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library targets the blind and visually impaired, but the public is welcome. This branch may be small in size but it has a strong presence to the visually impaired and to the public. Since childhood I always admire libraries for the tranquility and space for studying and working in solitude. Modern cushion chairs and lounge couches are ample available. Clean and welcoming environment. In the 2015 digital age era, sadly, no one value traditional libraries and books but I am unique and still patronize libraries. Information is power and knowledge is rooted in books. Come book worm hungry.
From now until it is now again as my library card expiration of three year draws near, renewal was simple and quick. Note: NYPL library card is valid for three years which all library card holders must renew in person.

This library is for the blind but everyone is welcome. There are braille, large print, and audio books available for use. The cushion chairs are comfy and clean; this library doesn’t seem like a public place because it’s clean and not crowded (definitely not complaining, but I find it peacefully odd). This is a great place for studying since it’s so quiet. The book selections are very limited. Wifi is available for free.

i guess word on the street hasn’t gotten out about this library yet because this is one of the few city libraries that doesn’t have a lot of crazies.
although small, there is barely anyone here. cool lounge chairs, a few tables, and a well lit environment. to top it off, blazing wifi.
highly recommend bringing headphones though. ironically, the security guard and the 1980s dot matrix printer are disturbingly loud.

This library is tiny (2 small floors) and I don’t think many people know about this place. This library is for the blind so all of the books are either braille or audio books.
This library is a great place to study and get some work done. It’s super quiet and it doesn’t get the same amount of traffic as the other libraries. I think that’s because there are no books for us seeing folk, and I didn’t see any internet workstations.
They even have an outdoor terrace if you wanna get some readin done. I think they lock it when it’s not in season.
They also have a 5 gal water cooler with paper cups by the bathroom vs serving us NYC tap water. (I hope they just refill it from the tap, because the water tastes fine and it’s going green!)