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The Sedgwick Branch of The New York Public Library is located on University Avenue at the corner of West 176th Street. It is a modern building with an innovative circular community room cased in stainless steel and large windows that flood the library with afternoon sunlight. Fully accessible to people who use wheelchairs, the two-story facility houses an adult and Read more...
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The Riverdale Branch of The New York Public Library was built in 1967 at the request of community residents to replace their small local library. The branch is a red brick, L-shaped building with vaulted wood ceilings; its exterior is enhanced by a garden and wrought iron fence, and is located in a residential neighborhood of single family houses with several Read more...
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Located two blocks from Port Richmond Avenue along Bennett Street and opposite Veterans Park, the Port Richmond Branch opened its doors in 1905 as one of the branches built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. The branch, with its fireplaces, oak shelving, and original turn-of-the-century furniture, provides an inviting space to read, study, or enjoy free programs. A major renovation of Read more...
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Our collections include books in such languages as Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. The children’s room contains our Story Steps for toddlers and preschoolers. We also offer English classes for speakers of other languages throughout the year. New Dorp is one of the busiest branches on Staten Island. The New Dorp Community Library was established by local residents in 1907. By 1909, it Read more...
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This park is named to honor Blake Hobbs (1911–1973), better known to local residents as “The Music Man of East Harlem.” A beloved musician, teacher, and volunteer, Hobbs dedicated his life to fostering the artistic growth of this neighborhood. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Hobbs graduated from John Hopkins University in 1933 with a degree in math. Back in Pennsylvania, Hobbs Read more...
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The Mott Haven Branch of The New York Public Library, open to the public since 1905, is the oldest library building in the Bronx. The brick and limestone structure was declared an official New York City landmark in 1969. The branch serves a large and diverse community of all ages, with strong links to neighborhood schools. There is a community Read more...
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The Mosholu Branch of The New York Public Library is located on 205th Street, adjacent to Whalen Park and the Perry Avenue exit of the D train.The branch’s name comes from the Weckguasgeeck Indian word, mosholu, which has been interpreted to mean “smooth stones” or “small stones” and once described a local brook. The one-story structure, which features modernist design, Read more...
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The Morrisania Branch of The New York Public Library occupies a commanding position on McKinley Square. The area was once farmland owned by Jonas Bronck, the man who gave his name to the Bronx. He sold his land in 1660 to Captain Richard and Colonel Lewis Morris, who changed the name of the land from Broncksland to Morrisania. Designed by Read more...
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The Morris Park branch opened to the public July 21, 2006. Located at 985 Morris Park Ave., it is the first library for the neighborhood, the New York Public Library’s 35th branch in the borough, and 86th within its system. The 6,600-square-foot, two-level library has a collection of 25,000 adult, young adult and children books, DVDs, audio recordings and other Read more...
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Opened in December 2013, the Mariners Harbor Library is the newest addition to the New York Public Library community branch system. The building is located amidst the rich maritime heritage of Staten Island’s Mariners Harbor neighborhood. A single-story branch library situated on a 16,000-square foot plot, Mariners Harbor is the thirteenth branch of the New York Public Library on Staten Read more...
