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Several notable New Yorkers spent much of their formative years here.

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The History
The doors of the Fort Washington first opened in April 1914, thanks to funds provided by industrialist/philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Its many illustrious patrons have included Henry Kissinger, Jacob Javits, Maria Callas, Ralph Ellison, and Marianne Moore.

The Collection
This branch contains circulating collections in Spanish, Greek, Russian and other languages, as well as northern Manhattan's largest collection of reference materials. Free education classes are offered for Spanish-speaking adults. Other programs offered include storytelling, film and crafts workshops for children of all ages and lecture and concerts for adults.