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The Melrose Branch, on Morris Avenue and 162nd Street, is a busy and active branch in the downtown Bronx. It is the closest branch to Yankee Stadium and the borough’s thriving court system. The branch opened its doors on January 16, 1914, and was one of the many libraries built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. Originally, the simple red-brick structure Read more...
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Set against the backdrop of a vibrant multiethnic community in the Northwest Bronx, the Kingsbridge Branch of The New York Public Library has been an integral part of its neighborhood since 1905. Originally located on Kingsbridge Avenue, the branch relocated to 280 West 231st Street from January 23, 1959 to June 11, 2011. Today the library is located at 291 West Read more...
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The Jerome Park Branch of The New York Public Library is a spacious, stone-clad building located on Eames Place, one block from the intersection of University Avenue and Kingsbridge Road. Fully accessible to people who use wheelchairs, the one-story facility opened in 1968, replacing a nearby storefront branch that began operation in 1957. The branch reopened its doors on May 3, Read more...
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The Hunt’s Point Branch of The New York Public Library, designed by Carrere and Hastings and built in the architectural style of 14th-century Florence, features spacious windows and large arches of warm red brick. It was completed in 1929 as the last of the 39 branches built with Andrew Carnegie’s gift. Located on the first floor are the adult collection, Read more...
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We opened our doors in January 1985 to serve the Huguenot, Arden Heights, Annadale, Eltingville, Prince’s Bay, and Woodrow areas of Staten Island. We offer a large collection of adult materials and a ground-floor children’s area with a separate story-hour room. Read more...
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Set against the backdrop of a vibrant multiethnic community in the Southwest Bronx, the High Bridge Branch of The New York Public Library has been an integral part of its neighborhood for over 100 years. Re-opened on May 10, 2010, after a major renovation, the library features large collections for adults, young adults, and children. It is fully accessible to Read more...
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The Great Kills Branch of The New York Public Library is located on Giffords Lane at the corner of Margaret Street, two short blocks from the Staten Island Rapid Transit station.This busy branch provides materials in a variety of formats and services to all age levels. Electronic resources, including Internet access and numerous databases, are available on branch computers. A Read more...
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The Francis Martin Branch of The New York Public Library was named after the distinguished Bronx judge (1879–1947), who served as the first district attorney of Bronx County. The branch is located diagonally across the street from Bronx Community College. The first floor houses separate adult and young adult collections for borrowing, as well as an extensive reference collection. The Read more...
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The Edenwald Branch of The New York Public Library is a medium-sized library located on East 233rd Street and DeReimer Avenue near Seton Falls Park in the Bronx. Opened to the public in 1973, the branch is a one-story structure with adult, young adult, and children’s collections. It is air-conditioned and fully accessible to people who use wheelchairs. There is Read more...
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The Eastchester Branch of The New York Public Library began serving the Baychester and Williamsbridge sections of the Bronx in 1950, when it was housed in the Eastchester Gardens Housing Project. In August 1985, the modern 7,500-square foot structure opened in its present location on East Gun Hill Road at the corner of Knapp Street. The one-story facility houses adult, Read more...
