New York Public Library - Van Nest Library at 2147 Barnes Avenue Bronx, NY 10462, Bronx, New York.

Is a little small and the bathroom is tiny and unclean. I have a 2 year old and is almost impossible changing a diaper there despite having a decent kid section. Staff is nice and helpful. I like the place just a few changes will make a huge difference.

Haven't really had issues, but if you have a sensitive nose the bathroom is a bit pungent. Been going there practically 2-3 days every week and most of the time quite quiet, only issue is the kids/teen section is directly next to most of the book areas, as well as the desks and computers. If the teens are being obnoxiously loud, then that's an issue. Staff seem pretty solid but won't really mess around the teen section even if they are being loud. Great place just to plop in and look around on your phone or possibly grab a book off the shelf, like others have said it is quite small and there's only about 6 soft seats within the library, so would recommend but have seen and been in better libraries.