After 3 Years And $36M, The Fort Washington Library Is Open

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — Fort Washington Library, which has served the good people of Washington Heights since 1914, was closed in August 2021 for a massive renovation.

But, after more than three years and 36 million dollars of construction, the library has officially reopened its doors to the community, the branch says.

The changes to the library include several accessibility upgrades, like wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, a ramp, and a new elevator, along with new multipurpose rooms and separate floors for adults, teens and children, library officials said.

The library has also been redone with technology upgrades, like all-new electrical systems and energy-efficient windows, the branch said.

The upgrades were part of the New York Public Library's Carnegie Renovations Program, which provided $20 million in capital funding to five NYPL branches including Fort Washington.

To celebrate the completion of the large-scale renovation, the branch says it is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 23.

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