Hamilton Grange Branch Information

Branch History

Designed by the famous architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White in the style of an Italian palazzo, the Hamilton Grange Branch was opened in 1907 with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie. The roots of its name date back to 1802 when Alexander Hamilton moved his family into a country house he called The Grange in the then-rural outskirts of New York City. Declared a landmark in 1970, the branch today houses a variety of collections that serve an ethnically diverse community. Hamilton Grange offers programs for adults, teenagers, and children; provides Lifelong Learning materials for new adult readers; and has meeting space for use by neighborhood groups. The branch is fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.

Collections & Services

• Book collections for all ages available for borrowing and use in the library
• African American heritage collection
• Large selection of materials in Spanish
• Community Information collection
• Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
• Internet access for free public use by appointment

Programs

• Story hours, picture book hours, and films for preschool children
• Magic shows, puppet shows, and other special events for children and teens
• Craft workshops for teenagers
• Films, lectures, and concerts for all ages
• Class visits by appointment

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