After a $12.4 million renovation the public library in Washington Heights re-opened to the public Monday.
Elected officials joined with students and residents for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The library had been closed for nearly four years.
The branch now boasts one of the largest children's rooms in the entire New
York Public Library system, a brand new elevator and 55 new computers
and laptops.
"The ingredients are here. Amazing staff. Great books. Beautiful building," said New York Public Library President Tony Marx.
"People used to wait 45 minutes to get a computer appointment, and now I am expecting people not to wait any longer because we have so many computers available," said Library Manager Vianela Rivas.
People in the neighborhood are happy the wait is over. Read more AND View Video...
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