Tompkins Square Library — Attraction in New York

There has been a recent renovation after a few months closure. There is a beautiful new floor and the first floor is now more open. However, there is no adult restroom. Also, they have placed the charging table back where it was previously so that you are blasted with cold air from the window air conditioners. I also might have thought they would have more tables with plugs on them. At times, there are no seats available near outlets to charge phones and laptops. This is a problem that plagues libraries all over the city. In the Villages, east and west alone, this library, Ottendorfer, Hudson Park and Jefferson Market have inadequate charging outlets. It's not that books are passe but in this time, tablets, phones and laptops are what is used for reading. On a more positive note, the staff at Tompkins Square could not be nicer or...

No bathrooms, your responsibility to know ahead of time - This is a great library, no question. But why is there no bathroom? These are children and they have small bladders, it's just not realistic. Kids are allowed to eat and drink here, which means they're going to need the facilities. What's worse, the security guard only offers, "it's been on our website for years," a reminder that it's the responsibility of the parent to research and be prepared. Instead, I took my kid down the street to a quiet coffee shop and did homework for a couple hours just fine. The NYPL has suffered cuts and closures in the last 10 years+, if they want more support it would help if they provided better service in every...

I read about how you can see the best view of Tompkins Square from the top floor of the library, I was super excited to see the park I work and recreate in frequently from a new view. I was disappointed to find out that 1. the windows on the 3rd floor are inaccessible unless you stand on something and 2. the public isn't allowed up there, only students are. Don't know if this has always been the case (since it was written about being open to see) but very sad to know an amazing public view isn't accessible for public use. Plus...