Hamilton Grange Library | Manhattan, NY

Is this a library or a homeless shelter? It’s hard to tell. If you’re looking for an effective, comfortable, and quiet study environment, this is definitely not the right place. The inside is full of homeless people and strange individuals. I hope they find a solution to this.

Posted on: December 27, 2025

It’s a nice library. A bit small, and feels somewhat dated though it has some old school charm. As an adult, you’ll want to stick to the first floor, the upper floors are oriented towards kids and teens. The staff are OK. As others have stated, they should have longer hours, but I guess that is also related to budget/funding issues.

Posted on: December 09, 2025

This library has THE rudest staff in the whole neighborhood. I was returning my child's book and had my kid with me and the front desk woman was soooo nasty to both of us- a 2 year old!!! and basically threw a book across the counter that didn't belong to the library. I don't know why people like this take on jobs that have to deal with the public- especially kids. ridiculous

Posted on: December 17, 2025

One of my favorite places! I wish it were still open on Sundays. Make sure to stop by at 11am on Saturdays for the crossword event!! Also, the selection of books and DVDs is phenomenal — and there’s usually a really cool exhibit table at the front! I’ve discovered some really cool books that way.

Posted on: July 07, 2025

I brought my 3-year-old daughter to the second floor on August 25th around 4:50 pm. She saw the children’s room and was excited to explore. Two staff were inside, and one of them repeatedly and very rudely said only three words: “We are closed!” My daughter could clearly see other children still in the room, which confused her and made her want to join. When I asked what was happening, the staff just kept repeating the same phrase. I said we would just take a quick look around, and the staff replied, “I don’t know what to look at.” After my daughter finished looking, I guided her out. Before leaving, I again asked politely what they were doing, and the staff member kept saying “We are closed! Ma’am you have to leave now. I’m telling you!” She even brought me to the front desk, where I explained the situation, but the man there only asked, “What do you need? Do you need anything else?” I understand rooms may close for cleaning or other reasons, but the way this staff member handled the situation was unnecessarily rude, especially in front of a small child. A simple, kind explanation would have made a big difference. Families should feel welcome and respected here, not dismissed.

Posted on: August 30, 2025