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Find Community Support Resources
During these challenging times, the Library is here to help our communities to find the resources they need.
For Kids
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R.E.A.D. to a Therapy Dog
Saturday, January 4 | 10:30 AM -
Little Learners: Mandarin Playtime / 小初学者的中文时间
Monday, January 6 | 4 PM -
Baby Open Play
Tuesday, January 7 | 11 AM
For Teens
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Teen Tuesdays Drop-in Lounge
Tuesday, January 7 | 3 PM -
Game On! @ Webster
Wednesday, January 8 | 3:30 PM -
Game On! @ Webster
Wednesday, January 15 | 3:30 PM
For Adults
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We Speak NYC English Conversation Groups
Thursday, December 26 | 11:30 AM -
Live Poem Society: "Magnificent Desolation," Poems About The Moon
Monday, January 13 | 2 PM -
Iona Iverson's Rules For Commuting by Claire Pooley
Thursday, January 16 | 6 PM
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Digital Collections
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About the Library
Among the oldest libraries in New York City, the Webster Branch has a history that can be traced back to 1893, before its incorporation into The New York Public Library Branch system. Founded as the Webster Free Library, it was named after Charles B. Webster, who donated the building on East 76th Street where the library was originally located. The current site on 78th Street and York Avenue was constructed with funds donated to New York by Andrew Carnegie.
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