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Spanish Harlem · Manhattan

224 East 125th Street, New York, NY 10035

The 125th Street branch of The New York Public Library has served East Harlem since 1904. Reflecting the cultural diversity of the neighborhood, the library now offers books and magazines in English and Spanish and a strong African-American heritage collection.

Midtown West · Manhattan

18 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

The 53rd Street branch of The New York Public Library is a bright, inviting oasis of books and learning in the center of Midtown Manhattan.

Midtown East · Manhattan

127 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022

The 58th Street branch of The New York Public Library opened on May 10, 1907. Once housed in a Carnegie building, it now occupies part of two floors of an office tower.

Upper East Side · Manhattan

328 East 67th Street, New York, NY 10065

The 67th Street branch of The New York Public Library dates to 1905 and was built to resemble the Yorkville branch. More than 100 years later, it continues to serve Manhattan’s bustling Upper East Side.

Upper East Side · Manhattan

112 East 96th Street, New York, NY 10128

The 96th Street branch opened on September 1, 1905 and is one of the locations built with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie. Since then, it has become a vital center of information, learning, and recreation for a diverse community.

Fort Greene · Brooklyn

9 Adams Street (between John and Plymouth), Brooklyn, NY 11201

Adams Street Library is BPL’s 60th and first new branch built since 1983. The library serves all New Yorkers and visitors but especially the Vinegar Hill, DUMBO and Farragut communities.

Allerton · Bronx

2740 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

The Allerton branch of The New York Public Library opened January 20, 1959. The adult, reference, and young adult areas are on the first floor, while the children's collection and a separate story-hour room are located on the second.

Chelsea · Manhattan

40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011

The Andrew Heiskell Library provides talking books and magazines and braille for people who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print. The library serves residents who live in New York City and Long Island.

Arverne · Queens

312 Beach 54 Street, Arverne, NY 11692

A Queens Public Library branch in Arverne with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Flushing · Queens

25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11358

A Queens Public Library branch in Flushing with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Battery Park City · Manhattan

175 North End Avenue, New York, NY 10282

The Battery Park City branch is The New York Public Library's first green LEED-certified branch in Manhattan. It features a reading area for adults and young adults, as well as a special children's reading area and multipurpose programming space.

Bay Ridge · Brooklyn

7223 Ridge Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11209

Bay Ridge Library is one of BPL’s busiest branches, ranking in the top 10 for annual visitors, circulation and program attendance. The branch has served a large and diverse population since its opening in 1960.

Bayside · Queens

18-36 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11360

A Queens Public Library branch in Bayside with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Coop City · Bronx

2049 Asch Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475

The Baychester branch of The New York Public Library has been serving Co-op City and the surrounding community since it opened on March 13, 1973. The Baychester library’s staff is dedicated to providing information, education, culture, and inspiration to the community of Co-op City We encourage our patrons to pursue life-long learning, the enjoyment of books, CDs, DVDs, online resources, and free

Bayside · Queens

214-20 Northern Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361

A Queens Public Library branch in Bayside with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Bedford-Stuyvesant · Brooklyn

496 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Bedford Library has served patrons from its beautiful building on Franklin Avenue since 1905. Today, patrons visit Bedford Library for many reasons, including its adult learning center on the second floor, at which adults develop literacy skills to meet their personal, educational and employment goals.

Bellerose · Queens

250-06 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose, NY 11426

A Queens Public Library branch in Bellerose with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Belmont · Bronx

610 East 186th Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The Belmont Branch of The New York Public Library, located in the heart of the Little Italy of the Bronx, has been serving the public since 1981. Also known as The Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, the three-floor branch was built as a result of the local community's strong desire and tireless efforts to create a facility dedicated to Italian-American heritage.

Upper West Side · Manhattan

150 West 100th Street, New York, NY 10025

The Bloomingdale Library is bright, spacious, wheelchair accessible, and houses a general reference collection and borrowing collections for adults and teenagers on the ground floor. The children's collection shares the second floor with an auditorium used for library programs and community meetings.

Breezy Point · Queens

17 West Market Street, Breezy Point, NY 11697

A Queens Public Library branch in Breezy Point with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Briarwood · Queens

85-12 Main Street, Briarwood, NY 11435

A Queens Public Library branch in Briarwood with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Brighton Beach · Brooklyn

16 Brighton First Rd., Brooklyn, NY 11235

Brighton Beach is home to one of the highest-circulating collections in the BPL system, with particular demand for Russian-language materials. The neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, Brighton Beach Avenue, is lined with Russian shops, groceries, newsstands, restaurants and nightclubs, from Ocean Parkway to Coney Island Avenue.

Broad Channel · Queens

16-26 Cross Bay Boulevard, Broad Channel, NY 11693

A Queens Public Library branch in Broad Channel with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Astoria · Queens

40-20 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103

A Queens Public Library branch in Astoria with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Fordham · Bronx

310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10458

The Bronx Library Center is the largest public library in the Bronx, with extensive collections of print and non-print materials for adults, young adults, and children. The fully renovated Bronx Library Center designed by Dattner Architects opened its doors to the public on January 17, 2006.

Brooklyn Heights · Brooklyn

286 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The new Brooklyn Heights Library is open! Your new neighborhood library has dedicated areas for children and teens, private meeting rooms, and a main hall filled with books, seating, and a reading circle.

Crown Heights · Brooklyn

155 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Brower Park Library is named for George V. Brower, who was Brooklyn Park Commissioner in 1890 and the chairman of the Brooklyn Tree Planting and Fountain Society.

Cambria Heights · Queens

218-13 Linden Boulevard, Cambria Heights, NY 11411

A Queens Public Library branch in Cambria Heights with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Cobble Hill · Brooklyn

250 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

While Carroll Gardens Library at 396 Clinton Street is under construction, you’re invited to visit the 250 Baltic Street pop-up location for book borrowing, returns and more! You can now select Carroll Gardens Pop-Up Library as a pickup location when you place holds.

Prospect Park · Brooklyn

10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Central Library is Brooklyn’s home library, and one of New York City’s foremost cultural, civic and educational institutions. It is home to the Dr.

Charleston · Staten Island

225 Bricktown Way, Staten Island, NY 10309

Charleston Library opened in March 2022 to serve the south shore neighborhood of Staten Island. This 10,000-square-foot sustainable building is the first net-zero energy library in New York City, and offers two state-of-the-art community spaces and designated learning commons for children, young adults, and adults.

Chinatown · Manhattan

33 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002

Chatham Square Library has been an integral part of the Chinatown neighborhood since its earliest days, with a circulating Chinese language collection available since 1911. It is one of the busiest branches of The New York Public Library.

City Island · Bronx

320 City Island Avenue, Bronx, NY 10464

The City Island branch of the New York Public Library is located in the center of a mile-long, three-block-wide stretch of land in the Bronx, on the Long Island Sound. The branch has a unique 1,000+ volume Ship Collection the topics of boat construction, naval history, pirates, the America's Cup, naval history, famous shipwrecks, fishing techniques, lighthouses, sailing how-to’s, sea fiction, and

East Flatbush · Brooklyn

2035 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11210

A Brooklyn Public Library branch in East Flatbush with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Parkchester · Bronx

1215 Morrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

The Clason's Point Branch of The New York Public Library, a modern, spacious, brick building located on Morrison Avenue between 172nd Street and Westchester Avenue, was opened in May 1974. The one-story facility houses an adult, young adult, and children's collection.

Clinton Hill · Brooklyn

380 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238

Clinton Hill Library was built in 1973 to meet the needs of a vibrant and diverse community. The single-story building is set in a leafy landmarked neighborhood of brownstones, schools and daycare facilities.

Midtown West · Manhattan

742 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

The Columbus Branch of The New York Public Library has been a center for education in the multiethnic, working-class neighborhood of Clinton since the branch opened in 1909. The branch has a TechConnect computer lab on the lower level that provides free weekday computer classes conducted by trained professionals.

Coney Island · Brooklyn

1901 Mermaid Ave. (Near W. 19th St.), Brooklyn, NY 11224

A Brooklyn Public Library branch in Coney Island with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Corona · Queens

38-23 104 Street, Corona, NY 11368

A Queens Public Library branch in Corona with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Flatbush · Brooklyn

1305 Cortelyou Rd., Brooklyn, NY 11226

Planning for Cortelyou Library began in 1969, but it was not until 1983, after years of patience and hard work by Flatbush residents, that construction was completed and the branch opened. In 2021, the Friends of Cortelyou Library raised over $40,000 to enhance the branch with a revised layout, new reading tables and chairs, new furniture in the children’s area and a teen area.

Central Harlem · Manhattan

104 West 136th Street, New York, NY 10030

The Countee Cullen Branch gives Harlem residents of all ages access to library services delivered in a friendly and effective manner. We are home to the James Weldon Johnson Reference Collection for children, books on the African-American experience, a reference collection, including college catalogs and financial aid information, and the African-American/Black Culture reference collection.

Prospect · Brooklyn

560 New York Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225

Crown Heights Library is a community gathering place, a constant presence in a community that has undergone many changes over the years. Computer courses have long been among the branch’s most popular offerings, while arts and crafts classes also draw crowds.

East New York · Brooklyn

1197 Sutter Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11208

When the original Cypress Hills Library opened on the ground floor of the Cypress Hill Houses in 1955, most patrons were residents of the housing development. A new branch was constructed in 1995 to serve a growing community; distinctive features of the facility include entrance gate artwork by artist Rolando Briseno, a skylit atrium and a metal-clad roof.

Bushwick · Brooklyn

790 Bushwick Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221

Located on bustling Bushwick Avenue in the neighborhood of the same name, DeKalb Library originally opened its doors on February 11, 1905. One of Brooklyn’s most beautiful Carnegie branches, the building was designed by the Brooklyn architect William Tubby in the Classical Revival style.

Todt Hill · Staten Island

1617 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304

Dongan Hills Library is located at the intersection of Richmond Road and Four Corners. This NYPL location, which has occupied its present location since 1975, is a short walking distance from the Dongan Hills train station and is accessible via the S74, S76, and S86 bus lines.

Dyker Heights · Brooklyn

8202 13th Ave. (@ 82nd St.), Brooklyn, NY 11228

Designed by architect Daniel Laitin, the bright, modern Dyker Library features a blue-green glazed brick exterior with pre-cast concrete windows. The branch offers innovative programming, including a monthly book discussion group, a preschool program and an annual family concert sponsored by Carnegie Hall.

East Elmhurst · Queens

95-06 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY 11369

A Queens Public Library branch in East Elmhurst with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

East Flatbush · Brooklyn

9612 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212

A Brooklyn Public Library branch in East Flatbush with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Flushing · Queens

196-36 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11358

A Queens Public Library branch in Flushing with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Baychester · Bronx

1385 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469

The Eastchester Branch of The New York Public Library began serving the Baychester and Williamsbridge sections of the Bronx in 1950. The one-story facility houses adult, young adult, and children's collections.

Edenwald · Bronx

1255 East 233rd Street, Bronx, NY 10466

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. Located in a multiethnic community, the branch serves a predominantly African-American and Caribbean community.

Elmhurst · Queens

86-07 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373

A Queens Public Library branch in Elmhurst with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Gramercy · Manhattan

228 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010

The Epiphany Branch of The New York Public Library has served the Gramercy Park-Stuyvesant Town area since 1887. Today, the handsome three-story building houses adult, young adult, and children's collections.

Far Rockaway · Queens

1637 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

A Queens Public Library branch in Far Rockaway with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Far Rockaway · Queens

2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

A Queens Public Library branch in Far Rockaway with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Flatbush · Brooklyn

22 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11226

Flatbush Library serves one of Brooklyn’s most diverse communities. Its patrons include native speakers of English, Spanish, Kreyol and various African dialects, among other languages, and the library offers multilingual collections and programs to meet their needs.

Flatlands · Brooklyn

2065 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11234

The former Prudential Savings Bank building on Flatbush Avenue was Flatlands Library's first home in 1949. The library remained there until 1955, when the current structure became the first library built in Brooklyn under the Beame plan.

Flushing · Queens

41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355

A Queens Public Library branch in Flushing with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Forest Hills · Queens

108-19 71 Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375

A Queens Public Library branch in Forest Hills with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Fort Hamilton · Brooklyn

9424 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11209

In the 1890s, Mrs. Gelston of Shore Road donated a collection of books to open the Fort Hamilton Free Library, the predecessor of the Fort Hamilton branch.

Washington Heights · Manhattan

535 West 179th Street, New York, NY 10033

Fort Washington opened to the public in April 1914. Today, the branch continues to be a valuable resource for the community.

University Heights · Bronx

2150 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The Francis Martin branch of The New York Public Library is named for the distinguished Bronx judge (1879–1947), who served as the first district attorney of Bronx County. It houses adult, young adult, and reference collections as well as a children's section on the sunny second floor.

Fresh Meadows · Queens

193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

A Queens Public Library branch in Fresh Meadows with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Morningside Heights · Manhattan

518 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027

The George Bruce Library features a spacious children's room and cultural programs for all ages. Completed in 1888, the original George Bruce Library was located on 42nd Street.

Gerritsen Beach · Brooklyn

2808 Gerritsen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229

Gerritsen Beach Library moved to its 10,000-square-foot facility in 1997. Designed to reflect the character of its waterfront home, the branch features an arched entryway, a clock tower and a two-story picture window overlooking the Shell Bank Channel.

Glen Oaks · Queens

256-04 Union Turnpike, Glen Oaks, NY 11004

A Queens Public Library branch in Glen Oaks with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Glendale · Queens

78-60 73 Place, Glendale, NY 11385

A Queens Public Library branch in Glendale with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Claremont · Bronx

155 East 173rd Street, Bronx, NY 10457

The Grand Concourse Branch of The New York Public Library offers collections of materials in English and Spanish, and year-round recreational and educational programs for all ages. A multi-use room is available for community group meetings.

Gravesend · Brooklyn

303 Ave. X, Brooklyn, NY 11223

A Brooklyn Public Library branch in Gravesend with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Great Kills · Staten Island

56 Giffords Lane, Staten Island, NY 10308

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.

Greenpoint · Brooklyn

107 Norman Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222

Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center serves as both a full-service library and a community hub for environmental awareness, activism and education.

Hamilton Heights · Manhattan

503 West 145th Street, New York, NY 10031

Declared a landmark in 1970, Hamilton Grange Library houses a variety of collections that serve an ethnically diverse community. The branch offers programs for adults, teenagers, and children; provides lifelong learning materials for new adult readers; and has meeting space for use by neighborhood groups.

Central Harlem · Manhattan

9 West 124th Street, New York, NY 10027

The Harlem Library has been welcoming community residents since 1826, when Harlem was an isolated village. The library was one of the first to be incorporated into the extensive New York Public Library branch system.

Central Harlem · Manhattan

203 West 115th Street, New York, NY 10026

The 115th Street branch of The New York Public Library opened on November 6, 1908 and was built with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie. Over the past century, the library has evolved into a focal point of community activity, learning, and artistic production.

Highbridge · Bronx

78 West 168th Street, Bronx, NY 10452

Set against the backdrop of a vibrant multi-ethnic 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. There is a beautiful tree sculpture in the Children's Room, a spacious meeting space available for community meetings, and numerous computers for public use.

Gravesend · Brooklyn

1664 W. 13th St., Brooklyn, NY 11223

A Brooklyn Public Library branch in Gravesend with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Flushing · Queens

187-05 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366

A Queens Public Library branch in Flushing with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Sheepshead Bay · Brooklyn

2525 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11223

Located on Coney Island Avenue, the Homecrest branch serves four local schools and several daycare centers and nursery schools. Many of the library’s programs are geared toward the neighborhood’s youngsters, with Toddler Time, Reading Is Fundamental, Chess Club and Teen Tech Time among the most popular.

Howard Beach · Queens

92-06 156 Avenue, Howard Beach, NY 11414

A Queens Public Library branch in Howard Beach with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

West Village · Manhattan

66 Leroy Street, New York, NY 10014

Hudson Park has served Greenwich Village since 1906. In 1920, the building was extended eastward, allowing patrons to enter the library from the newly extended Seventh Avenue South.

Rossville · Staten Island

1231 Woodrow Road, Staten Island, NY 10309

The Huguenot Park branch opened in January 1985 and serves the Huguenot, Arden Heights, Annadale, Eltingville, Prince's Bay, and Woodrow areas on Staten Island’s South Shore.

Long Island City · Queens

47-40 Center Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11109

A Queens Public Library branch in Long Island City with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Longwood · Bronx

877 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459

The Hunts 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 on July 1, 1929, as the last of the 39 branches built with Andrew Carnegie's gift.

Inwood · Manhattan

4790 Broadway, New York, NY 10034

Inwood Library, Manhattan's northernmost branch, serves a large, multi-ethnic community. The branch has strong Spanish language and small Russian language collections, which include a wide range of audiobooks and DVDs.

Jackson Heights · Queens

35-51 81 Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

A Queens Public Library branch in Jackson Heights with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Canarsie · Brooklyn

9727 Seaview Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11236

Jamaica Bay Library opened in July 1973. Located a stone's throw from the ocean near the Jamaica Bay Coastal Lagoon, the branch features a shaded plaza with benches perfect for enjoying a book during warm weather.

West Village · Manhattan

425 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011

Originally a courthouse, the Jefferson Market Library has served the Greenwich Village community for over forty years. The building, a New York City landmark, was designed by architects Frederick Clark Withers and Calvert Vaux (who also assisted in the design of Central Park) in a Victorian Gothic style.

Kingsbridge · Bronx

118 Eames Place, Bronx, NY 10468

The Jerome Park Branch of The New York Public Library is a spacious, stone-clad building located on Eames Place. The one-story facility opened in 1968, replacing a nearby storefront branch that began operation in 1957.

Kensington · Brooklyn

4207 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

A Brooklyn Public Library branch in Kensington with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Flushing · Queens

72-33 Vleigh Place, Flushing, NY 11367

A Queens Public Library branch in Flushing with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Sheepshead Bay · Brooklyn

3650 Nostrand Ave. (near Ave. W), Brooklyn, NY 11229

First opened in 1951 in a Nostrand Avenue storefront, Kings Bay Library resides in a micro-neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay. In 1959, the branch moved across the street to its current, larger home.

Sheepshead Bay · Brooklyn

2115 Ocean Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229

A Brooklyn Public Library branch in Sheepshead Bay with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Kingsbridge · Bronx

291 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463

Set against the backdrop of a vibrant multi-ethnic community in the Northwest Bronx, the Kingsbridge branch of The New York Public Library has been an integral part of its neighborhood since 1905. It features two floors with large collections for adults, young adults, and children.

Kips Bay · Manhattan

446 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10016

The Kips Bay Branch of The New York Public Library opened in 1972, replacing two former libraries: St. Gabriel's and Nathan Straus.

Corona · Queens

100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, NY 11368

A Queens Public Library branch in Corona with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Laurelton · Queens

134-26 225 Street, Laurelton, NY 11413

A Queens Public Library branch in Laurelton with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Richmond Hill · Queens

103-34 Lefferts Boulevard, Richmond Hill, NY 11419

A Queens Public Library branch in Richmond Hill with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Williamsburg · Brooklyn

81 Devoe St., Brooklyn, NY 11211

Leonard Library is one of BPL's original Carnegie branches and is the iconic library visited by Francie in Betty Smith’s beloved book, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn . In 2008, Brooklyn Public Library staff joined Smith’s family and the NYC Parks Department to plant a tree in the author’s memory outside of the branch.

Fort Greene · Brooklyn

10 Lafayette Avenue, Second Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217

This neighborhood branch is located on the second floor of the L10 Arts and Cultural Center, an innovative public art center that houses three other Brooklyn-based institutions in addition to the Library: Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA), and 651 ARTS.

Long Island City · Queens

37-44 21 Street, Long Island City, NY 11101

A Queens Public Library branch in Long Island City with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Central Harlem · Manhattan

2633 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd., New York, NY 10039

The Macomb’s Bridge Library opened in 1955, proudly named after the nearby historical landmark Macomb’s Dam Bridge. The swing bridge has been in operation since May 1985, and is the fifth oldest in New York City.

Bedford-Stuyvesant · Brooklyn

361 Lewis Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11233

Beautiful, historic Macon Library is one of the best preserved Carnegie branches in Brooklyn. Opened in 1907, the two-story, Classical Revival-style building retains its original fireplaces, oak paneling, alcoves and wooden benches, along with the warm charm that has welcomed patrons for more than one hundred years.

Bedford-Stuyvesant · Brooklyn

617 DeKalb Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11216

Located in historic Bedford-Stuyvesant—birthplace of many acclaimed performers, from Lena Horne to Jay-Z—Marcy Library serves a diverse community of long-time residents and recent arrivals to the neighborhood. Children’s programs draw crowds to Marcy, particularly those for toddlers and tweens.

Mariners Harbor · Staten Island

206 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10303

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 Island and serves roughly 30,000 people.

Maspeth · Queens

69-70 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378

A Queens Public Library branch in Maspeth with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Flushing · Queens

155-06 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354

A Queens Public Library branch in Flushing with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Dyker Heights · Brooklyn

6802 Fort Hamilton Pkwy (at 68th St.), Brooklyn, NY 11219

A Brooklyn Public Library branch in Dyker Heights with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

East Concourse · Bronx

910 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

The Melrose Branch of the New York Public Library on Morris Avenue and 162nd Street is a busy and active branch in the Bronx. Located within walking distance of Yankee Stadium and the borough's thriving court system, this air-conditioned library occupies almost 10,000 square feet and has separate reading rooms for children and adults.

Middle Village · Queens

72-31 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379

A Queens Public Library branch in Middle Village with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Bergen Beach · Brooklyn

2385 Ralph Ave (near Ave N), Brooklyn, NY 11234

Friends of Mill Basin Library is a group of organized volunteers who help our neighborhood library through advocacy, fundraising and promotion. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of Mill Basin Library, ask a staff member for details or email friends@bklynlibrary.org for more information.

Flushing · Queens

31-32 Union Street, Flushing, NY 11354

A Queens Public Library branch in Flushing with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Morningside Heights · Manhattan

2900 Broadway, New York, NY 10025

The Morningside Heights Branch of The New York Public Library is located on Broadway at the corner of 113th Street. It has been serving the Morningside Heights area of Manhattan since 1914.

Morris Park · Bronx

985 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The Morris Park branch became the neighborhood’s first library when it opened July 21, 2006. The 6,600-square-foot, two-level branch houses a collection of 25,000 adult, young adult and children books, audio recordings, and resources in English, Italian, Albanian, and Chinese.

Morrisania · Bronx

610 East 169th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

Designed by Babb, Cook, and Willard and opened in 1908, the Morrisania Branch was constructed with funds given to New York City by Andrew Carnegie. Fully accessible to people who use wheelchairs, the two-story facility houses an adult and young adult collection on the first floor and a children's collection on the second.

Norwood · Bronx

285 East 205th Street, Bronx, NY 10467

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, opened in 1955.

Mott Haven · Bronx

321 East 140th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

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.

Chelsea · Manhattan

209 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011

Opened in 1906, the Muhlenberg Library is one of the 65 branches built from funds given to New York City by Andrew Carnegie. Designed by esteemed architects Carrere and Hastings, the library has served the Chelsea area for nearly a century.

Nolita · Manhattan

10 Jersey Street, New York, NY 10012

The New York Public Library's Mulberry Street branch is located at the site of a former chocolate factory in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, historically known as the Cast Iron District. The branch entrance is located at ground level, and two other floors are located below ground.

Tribeca · Manhattan

9 Murray Street, New York, NY 10007

Established in 1989, the New Amsterdam Branch is housed on the ground floor of an office building, one block west of City Hall. Although small in size, the library bustles with activity and people all day long.

East New York · Brooklyn

818 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The predecessor to New Lots Library was a community library organized in 1942 by the Women’s Club of the East New York Y. The branch became part of Brooklyn Public Library in 1949, opening in a storefront on New Lots Avenue.

Bensonhurst · Brooklyn

1743 86th St., Brooklyn, NY 11214

New Utrecht Library has operated in its current location since 1956, but its history dates to 1894 and the opening of the Free Library of the Town of New Utrecht. The branch joined the BPL system in 1901.

Forest Hills · Queens

98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375

A Queens Public Library branch in Forest Hills with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Little Neck · Queens

57-04 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362

A Queens Public Library branch in Little Neck with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

East Village · Manhattan

135 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003

The Ottendorfer Branch of the New York Public Library opened in 1884 as New York City's first free public library. Designed by German-born architect William Schickel, this landmark building combines Queen Anne and neo-Italian Renaissance styles with an exterior ornamented by innovative terracotta putti.

Ozone Park · Queens

92-24 Rockaway Boulevard, Ozone Park, NY 11417

A Queens Public Library branch in Ozone Park with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Park Slope · Brooklyn

25 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217

Pacific Library opened in 1904 and has the distinction of being the first Carnegie library in Brooklyn. The staff look forward to serving the people of this busy crossroads neighborhood for generations to come through Pacific Library's wide range of information and recreational resources, as well as its innovative events and programs.

Flatlands · Brooklyn

850 E. 59th St., Brooklyn, NY 11234

The predecessor to Paerdegat Library opened in 1950 in the abandoned laundry of the Glenwood Project. The popularity of the library-in-a-laundry made it clear that the community needed its own branch, and in the early 1960s, Paerdegat opened at its current location on East 59th Street, where it continues to serve patrons to this day.

Park Slope · Brooklyn

431 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Known as the "Prospect branch" until 1975, Park Slope Library's founding dates to a small collection of natural history books housed in Prospect Park's Litchfield Mansion in the early 20th century. A storefront library soon opened on Ninth Street until the beautiful Andrew Carnegie-funded building opened at its current location in 1906.

Parkchester · Bronx

1985 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

We offer books for all ages, as well as DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. In addition, we have materials in various languages including English, Spanish, Bengali, French, Chinese, Urdu, and Hindi.

Schuvilerville · Bronx

3060 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461

The Pelham Bay Branch of The New York Public Library opened in 1976 with the enthusiastic support of community leaders who fought to see it become a reality. The branch is a spacious brick building located on the corner of Middletown Road and Jarvis Avenue.

Pelham Parkway · Bronx

2147 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The Pelham Parkway-Van Nest branch of The New York Public Library is a modern building with a distinctive facade. It is located around the corner from the busy shopping district on Lydig Avenue.

Rockaway Beach · Queens

92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693

A Queens Public Library branch in Rockaway Beach with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Flushing · Queens

158-21 Jewel Avenue, Flushing, NY 11365

A Queens Public Library branch in Flushing with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

College Point · Queens

121-23 14 Avenue, College Point, NY 11356

A Queens Public Library branch in College Point with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Port Richmond · Staten Island

75 Bennett Street, Staten Island, NY 10302

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.

Jamaica · Queens

89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11432

A Queens Public Library branch in Jamaica with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Queens Village · Queens

94-11 217 Street, Queens Village, NY 11428

A Queens Public Library branch in Queens Village with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Flushing · Queens

60-05 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355

A Queens Public Library branch in Flushing with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Long Island City · Queens

10-43 41 Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101

A Queens Public Library branch in Long Island City with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Long Island City · Queens

35-32 21 Street, Long Island City, NY 11106

A Queens Public Library branch in Long Island City with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Richmond Hill · Queens

118-14 Hillside Avenue, Richmond Hill, NY 11418

A Queens Public Library branch in Richmond Hill with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Richmond Town · Staten Island

200 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306

The Richmondtown Library opened in 1996. We offer a large collection of adult and young adult materials on our first floor and a children's area with a separate story room on our second floor.

Ridgewood · Queens

20-12 Madison Street, Ridgewood, NY 11385

A Queens Public Library branch in Ridgewood with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Riverdale · Bronx

5540 Mosholu Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

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. It has book collections for adults, young adults, and children, as well as videos, DVDs, CDs, recorded books for borrowing, and a small collection of material in languages other than English, with an emphasis on Russian books.

Upper West Side · Manhattan

127 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023

The Riverside branch dates to 1897, when the Riverside Association donated its small collection to the New York Free Circulating Library. It has since evolved into a modern library located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

Roosevelt Island · Manhattan

504 Main Street, New York, NY 10044

The Roosevelt Island branch of The New York Public Library opened in a new 5,200-square-foot location in January 2021, down the street from the previous library. The space, in a former school, offers the community much-needed space, including dedicated areas for kids and teens, a community room for programs, and up-to-date technology.

Rosedale · Queens

144-20 243 Street, Rosedale, NY 11422

A Queens Public Library branch in Rosedale with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

East Flatbush · Brooklyn

1000 Utica Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203

Located two blocks from the childhood home of Jackie Robinson and within walking distance of the world’s first solar-powered home, Rugby Library is a beloved civic institution in East Flatbush. When Rugby opened in 1957, its interior was perhaps the most colorful of any library in New York, with modern furniture in bright reds, yellows and blues.

Borough Park · Brooklyn

5902 23rd Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11204

Ryder Library opened in April of 1970 in a neighborhood of one and two family houses in Bensonhurst. Built by the City of New York, it was designed by Arthur Witthoefft and features two open courts with areas for plantings.

Bedford-Stuyvesant · Brooklyn

8 Thomas S. Boyland St., Brooklyn, NY 11233

Saratoga Library opened in 1908 and is a Classical Revival-style Carnegie branch with a distinctive Spanish tile roof and a storied history. Saratoga Library’s most popular programs reflect its appeal to patrons of all ages: Summer Reading events fill the garden with beginning readers and elementary school children; Teen Tech Time teaches older students the technology skills that will be essential

Central Harlem · Manhattan

515 Malcolm X Boulevard (135th St and Malcolm X Blvd), New York, NY 10037

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem is one of the world’s leading cultural institutions devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences. As a research division of The New York Public Library, the Schomburg Center features diverse programming and collections spanning over 11 million it

Rockaway Park · Queens

116-15 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Park, NY 11694

A Queens Public Library branch in Rockaway Park with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Morris Heights · Bronx

1701 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Bronx, NY 10453

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.

Lower East Side · Manhattan

192 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002

The Seward Park Branch of The New York Public Library is one of 65 branches erected with funds given to New York City by Andrew Carnegie. The building houses adult, reference, and young adult collections on the third floor; a children’s room on the second floor; adult, media, and world language collections on the first floor; and a literacy center on the lower level.

Clason Point · Bronx

660 Soundview Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

The Soundview Branch of The New York Public Library is a bright, airy, one-story, marble building located on Soundview Avenue near Seward Avenue. The branch houses adult, young adult, and children's books, a small Spanish-language collection, and a non-print collection of videos, CDs, CD-ROMs, language tapes, and books on tape available for borrowing.

Arrochar · Staten Island

41 Father Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305

The South Beach Branch has provided library service to the South Beach and Arrochar communities for over 50 years. We offer collections of materials in languages other than English, with an emphasis on Russian, Chinese, and Spanish language books and films.

South Hollis · Queens

204-01 Hollis Avenue, South Hollis, NY 11412

A Queens Public Library branch in South Hollis with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Jamaica · Queens

108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11433

A Queens Public Library branch in Jamaica with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

South Ozone Park · Queens

128-16 Rockaway Boulevard, South Ozone Park, NY 11420

A Queens Public Library branch in South Ozone Park with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

East New York · Brooklyn

12143 Flatlands Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207

One of the most recent branches added to the BPL system, Spring Creek Library opened in the summer of 1977 amid the fiscal austerities of the Beame administration, initially offering limited hours and sharing its staff with Canarsie Library. Located in Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood, the branch now serves a diverse community of lifelong Brooklynites, along with a large immigrant community.

Riverdale · Bronx

650 W. 235th St., Bronx, NY 10463

The Spuyten Duyvil Branch of The New York Public Library is located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, one block west of the Henry Hudson Parkway. The branch's name comes from the Dutch Spuit den Duyvil, loosely translated as the "Devil's Spate," which was the name 17th-century Dutch settlers gave to a now extinct waterway separating the northern tip of Manhattan from the Bronx mainland.

Upper West Side · Manhattan

444 Amsterdam Avenue (between West 81st and West 82nd Streets), New York, NY 10024

Beginning in 1893 as a parish library at St. Agnes Chapel on West 91st Street, the St.

St. George · Staten Island

5 Central Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

The St. George Library Center of the New York Public Library is located in the St.

Stapleton · Staten Island

132 Canal St., Staten Island, NY 10304

The Stapleton Branch of The New York Public Library, which originally opened in 1907, is located on Canal Street, near the center of Stapleton Village and adjacent to Tappen Park and the Old Village Hall. Today, the Stapleton Branch continues to be a center of community life.

Midtown East · Manhattan

455 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016

The New York Public Library’s largest circulating branch—the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)—is currently open for nearly full service following a full-scale renovation. Located at the site of the former Mid-Manhattan Library, the new, state-of-the-art library, designed by architect Francine Houben, of Mecanoo, with Beyer Blinder Belle, features services for all ages, thanks to a genero

Astoria · Queens

21-45 31 Street, Astoria, NY 11105

A Queens Public Library branch in Astoria with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Midtown East · Manhattan

Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018

The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is part of The New York Public Library, which consists of four major research libraries and 88 branch libraries located in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

Brownsville · Brooklyn

581 Mother Gaston Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11212

A Brooklyn Public Library branch in Brownsville with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Long Island City · Queens

43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11104

A Queens Public Library branch in Long Island City with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Sunset Park · Brooklyn

5108 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Originally called South Branch, the original Sunset Park Library opened to the public on December 9, 1905, at 5108 Fourth Ave (at 51st Street). The original two-story, Classical Revival-style building, designed by architects Lord & Hewlett and funded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, was demolished in 1970 and rebuilt in 1972.

Upper West Side · Manhattan

40 Lincoln Center Plaza (entrance at 111 Amsterdam between 64th and 65th), New York, NY 10023

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts houses one of the world's most extensive combinations of circulating, reference, and rare archival collections in its field. These materials are available free of charge, along with a wide range of special programs, including exhibitions, seminars, and performances.

Throgs Neck · Bronx

3025 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, NY 10465

The Throg's Neck Branch of The New York Public Library, located at the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway Extension, was opened in September 1974. Fully accessible to people who use wheelchairs, the one-floor facility houses an adult, young adult, and children's collection.

Graniteville · Staten Island

2550 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314

The Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library opened the doors of its current location on April 18, 1991. The Todt Hill Library is open 7 days a week.

East Village · Manhattan

331 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10009

The Tompkins Square Branch of The New York Public Library has been serving residents of Manhattan's Lower East Side since 1904. Opening in 1887 as the Fifth Street Branch of the Aguilar Free Library, the branch relocated three times before moving to its present site facing Tompkins Square Park.

Tottenville · Staten Island

7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10307

The Tottenville branch dates to 1904, and it is the oldest and southernmost location on Staten Island. Nestled in a quiet community, the branch has served generations of readers from many of the same families.

Tremont · Bronx

1866 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

Serving the South Central Bronx since 1905, the Tremont Branch stands on the corner of Washington Avenue and East 176th Street, one block south of East Tremont Avenue. The historic, red brick building is one of the 65 libraries erected with funds given to New York City by Andrew Carnegie, and was designed by Carrère and Hastings.

Gravesend · Brooklyn

2602 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

A Brooklyn Public Library branch in Gravesend with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Kingsbridge · Bronx

3882 Cannon Place, Bronx, NY 10463

The Van Cortlandt branch of The New York Public Library is situated near the Jerome Park Reservoir and historic Van Cortlandt Park. The branch has an adult reading room, separate community room, children's room, young adult room and hosts on-site programs, classes and workshops for all ages.

Wakefield · Bronx

4100 Lowerre Place, Bronx, NY 10466

The Wakefield Branch of The New York Public Library is located one block west of 229th Street and White Plains Road, adjacent to the offices of Bronx Community Board #12. Opened in 1938, its main floor houses the adult, young adult, and children's collections available for borrowing and use in the library.

Bushwick · Brooklyn

360 Irving Ave. (at Woodbine St.), Brooklyn, NY 11237

Washington Irving Library was the 21st and final Carnegie library built in Brooklyn. The branch has served Bushwick since 1923, and today it offers many popular technology- focused programs for young people.

Upper East Side · Manhattan

1465 York Avenue, New York, NY 10075

Among the oldest libraries in New York City, the Webster Branch has a history that can be traced back to 1893, before its incorporation into The New York Public Library Branch system. Founded as the Webster Free Library, it was named after Charles B.

West Farms · Bronx

2085 Honeywell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

Beginning as a sub-branch of The New York Public Library in 1929, West Farms Library remains a pillar of the community. Serving a diverse Latinx and African-American population at its Honeywell Avenue location since 1954, West Farms Library remains a community hub at the epicenter of the South Bronx.

West Brighton · Staten Island

976 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310

The West New Brighton Branch was first established in 1913 as a home station at 1006 Castleton Avenue under the Extension Division of The New York Public Library. In 1918 it was moved to 85 State Street as a sub-branch.

Westchester · Bronx

2521 Glebe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

The Westchester Square Branch of The New York Public Library, which began serving the public in 1937, moved to its present quarters on Glebe Avenue in 1956. The first floor houses the adult, young adult, and reference collections.

Whitestone · Queens

151-10 14 Road, Whitestone, NY 11357

A Queens Public Library branch in Whitestone with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Williamsburg · Brooklyn

240 Division Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211

Williamsburgh Library was designed in a classical revival style, its floorplan meant to evoke an open book, with two wings radiating from the center atrium. At 26,000 square feet, the library is one of Brooklyn's largest.

Hollis Hills · Queens

79-50 Bell Boulevard, Hollis Hills, NY 11364

A Queens Public Library branch in Hollis Hills with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Windsor Terrace · Brooklyn

160 E. 5th St., Brooklyn, NY 11218

Windsor Terrace Library is a busy branch serving a diverse neighborhood that is home to many young families. Its story time programs are particularly popular, as are programs that serve a nearby school that does not have its own library.

Woodhaven · Queens

85-41 Forest Parkway, Woodhaven, NY 11421

A Queens Public Library branch in Woodhaven with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Woodlawn · Bronx

4355 Katonah Avenue, Bronx, NY 10470

The Woodlawn Heights Branch of The New York Public Library is a cozy one-floor branch. It houses materials for adults, young adults, and children.

Woodside · Queens

54-22 Skillman Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377

A Queens Public Library branch in Woodside with books, free Wi-Fi, computers and programs for all ages.

Longwood · Bronx

761 East 160th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

The Woodstock Branch of The New York Public Library is housed in a stately building at East 160th Street between Tinton and Forest Avenues. Opened to the public in 1914, the branch is one of the original libraries built with funds given to New York City by Andrew Carnegie.

Upper East Side · Manhattan

222 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075

The Yorkville Branch of The New York Public Library is considered one of New York's most elegant turn of the century adaptations of Palladian-inspired architecture. The building is a designated New York City Landmark and is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places.