Book store · Washington Heights
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A volunteer-run community bookshop offering books in many languages, literary events, and welcoming programs for local families.
A volunteer-run community bookshop offering books in many languages, literary events, and welcoming programs for local families.
Find general-interest books across languages, including a strong selection of Spanish-language titles.
A family-friendly space described by reviewers as welcoming, community-minded, and connected to local needs.
The shop hosts literary and community events, with programming for children and families.
Word Up Community Bookshop/Librería Comunitaria is a volunteer-run book store at 2113 Amsterdam Ave in Washington Heights, New York. Its collection includes general-interest books in many languages, with a strong variety of Spanish-language titles.
The shop is community-oriented and family-friendly, with new and used books, online ordering, pickup options, and literary and community events. Reviews describe a welcoming atmosphere, clean space, helpful staff, and programming for children and families.
Browse general-interest books, including new and used titles in many languages.
Explore a varied selection of books in Spanish for readers across the community.
Take part in literary events and community programming for children, families, and local residents.
Order books online and arrange pickup through the shop.
“Visited this bookstore for the first time and I absolutely LOVED it!! The staff were so friendly and welcoming—I immediately felt at home as soon as I walked in.”
“I wish more libraries exist. They are tailored to the needs of the community very family friendly. And great resource hub for the community.”
“My community bookstore (Word Up as well as Recirculation) has had such growth. They reorganized and have survived. They have lots of books with a varying price range. They have new and used books. They are clean.”
Word Up Community Bookshop/Librería Comunitaria · Washington Heights
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