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Aguilar Branch Information

Branch History

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. In 1905, when it became part of The New York Public Library, Aguilar was serving large Jewish and Italian immigrant populations. 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 Language Learning Center for adults, a computer lab that provides instruction in English for speakers of other languages.

Collections & Services

Book collections in English and Spanish for all ages available for borrowing and use in the library
General Spanish and African American collection
Small collections of books in French, Chinese, Arabic, and Urdu
Multimedia Language Learning Center for adults
Collection of Puerto Rican materials in English and Spanish
Community Information collection
Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
Internet access for free public use by appointment
Click On @ the library computer training site

The Aguilar Language Learning Center was created through the generous support of Banco Santander.

Programs

Films, story hours, and reading-aloud programs for children
Special children's music, crafts, and dance programs
Films and talks on topical issues for young adults
English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages held during fall, winter, and spring
Class visits by appointment

Other Neighborhood Branches

Area Branches	Library Centers
96th Street 125th Street Countee Cullen Harlem	Donnell Library Center Mid-Manhattan Library

Community Information

Basic community services are listed below. For other local agencies, see The New York Public Library's Directory of Community Services.

Community Board
Community Board # 11		1990 and 2000 Demographic Statistics
Elected Officials - Local
NYC Council District # 8	NYS Assembly District # 68	NYS Senate District # 28	U.S. Congress District # 15
Fire and Police Departments
Fire: Engine 53, Ladder 43 1836 Third Avenue (East 91st-92nd Streets) 10029 Engine 91, D.O. 4 242 East 111th Street 10029		Police: 23rd Precinct 164 East 102nd Street 10029 212-860-6411
Local Hospitals: Metropolitan Hospital Center 1901 First Avenue (East 97th Street) 10029 212-423-6262 North General Hospital 1879 Madison Avenue 10035 212-423-4700		Mount Sinai Medical Center Fifth Avenue and East 101st Street 10029 212-241-6500
Parks and Playgrounds: Jefferson Park East 110th Street, First Avenue Playground East 105th-106th Streets, Lexington Avenue Randall's Island East and Harlem Rivers		Lasker Rink East Drive at East 106th Street in Central Park 212-996-1184 Playground East 103rd Street, FDR Drive
Post Office: Hell Gate Station 153 East 110th Street 10029 212-860-3557		Triborough Station 167 East 124th Street 10035 212-534-0865
Schools: Public (Community School Board Districts list)
Elementary/Intermediate Schools: Amber Charter School (K-6) 220 East 106th Street 10029 212-534-9667 Region 9, District 4		Bilingual Bicultural School (K-6) 219 East 109th Street 10029 212-860-6031 Region 9, District 4
Central Park East I (Pre K-6) 1573 Madison Avenue 10029 212-860-5821 Region 9, District 4		Central Park East II (Pre K-6) 19 East 103rd Street 10029 212-860-5992 Region 9, District 4
East Harlem Block School (K-6) 1615 Madison Avenue 10029 212-860-7967 Region 9, District 4		Harbor Sciences and Arts Charter School (1-8) One East 104th Street 10029 212-427-2244 Region 9, District 4
River East (K-6) 260 Pleasant Avenue 10029 212-860-6033 Region 9, District 4		PS 38 - Roberto Clemente School (K-6) 232 East 103rd Street 10029 212-860-5882 Region 9, District 4
PS 57 - James Weldon Johnson School (K-6) 176 East 115th Street 10029 212-860-5812 Region 9, District 4		PS 83 - Luis Munoz Rivera School (K-6) 219 East 109th Street 10029 212-860-5847 Region 9, District 4
PS 101 - Andrew Draper (K-6) 141 East 111th Street 10029 212-860-5890 Region 9, District 4		PS 102 - Jacques Cartier School (Pre K-6) 315 East 113th Street 10029 212-860-5834 Region 9, District 4
PS 108 - Assemblyman Angelo del Toro School (K-6) 1615 Madison Avenue 10029 212-860-7967 Region 9, District 4		PS 146 - Ann M. Short School (K-6) 421 East 106th Street 10029 212-860-5877 Region 9, District 4
PS 171 - Patrick Henry School (K-6) 19 East 103rd Street 10029 212-860-5992 Region 9, District 4
Other Elementary Schools in Region 9, District 4
Intermediate Schools: Isaac Newton Junior High School for Science and Mathematics (7-8) 260 Pleasant Avenue 10029 212-860-6006 Region 9, District 4		TAG Young Scholars Junior High School (6-8) 240 East 109th Street 10029 212-860-6052 Region 9, District 4
Tito Puente Education Complex (6-9) 240 East 109th Street 10029 212-860-5872 Region 9, District 4		JHS 113 - Jackie Robinson School (7-8) 1573 Madison Avenue 10029 212-860-8935 Region 9, District 4
Other Intermediate Schools in Region 9, District 4
Intermediate/High Schools: Central Park East High School 1573 Madison Avenue 10029 212-860-8935		The Heritage School 1680 Lexington Avenue 10029 212-828-2858
Leadership Village Academy Charter School (5th grade currently, 5-12 planned) 315 East 113th Street 10029 212-369-3319		Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics (8-12) 260 Pleasant Avenue 10029 212-876-4639
Young Women's Leadership High School (7-12) 105 East 106th Street 10029 212-289-7593
Other High Schools in Region 9, District 4
Other Schools/Programs: Alternative Programs in Manhattan Charter Schools in Manhattan Special Education Programs in Manhattan
Private/Parochial
Elementary/Intermediate Schools: Highway Christian Academy (Pre K-7) 132 East 111th Street 10029 212-348-8328		Our Lady Queen of Angels School (Pre K-8) 232 East 113th Street 10029 212-722-9277
St. Ann School (Pre K-8) 314 East 110th Street 10029 212-722-1295		St. Lucy Academy (Pre K-8) 340 East 104th Street 10029 212-534-4021
St. Paul School (Pre K-8) 114 East 118th Street 10035 212-534-0619
Jewish Schools in Manhattan (Lookstein Center for Jewish Education in the Diaspora) Parochial Schools in Manhattan (Archdiocese of New York) Private Schools in Manhattan (Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York)