Belmont Branch Information

Branch History

The Belmont Branch of The New York Public Library, located in the heart of the "Little Italy of The Bronx" has been serving its 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. In addition to offering a full range of services for adults, young adults, and children, the branch also offers special programming, exhibits, and extensive collections for borrowing and reference related to Italian and Italian American culture, language, and history.

Collections & Services

• Book collections for adults, young adults, and children available for borrowing and use in the library
• Audiocassettes and CDs
• Videos and DVDs in English, French, Italian, and Spanish
• Community Information collection
• Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
• Internet access for free public use by appointment

Programs

• English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages held during fall, winter, and spring
• Special programs relating to Italian culture and other programs
• Internet classes for adults
• Craft workshops, films, story hours, chess instruction, and other programs for children and teenagers
• Preschool programs in fall and spring
• Class visits and tours by appointment

Other Neighborhood Branches

Area Branches	Library Centers
Tremont Van Nest West Farms	Bronx Library Center

Community Information

Community Board
Community Board # 6		1990 and 2000 Demographic Statistics
Elected Officials - Local
NYC Council District # 15	NYS Assembly District # 78	NYS Senate District # 34	U.S. Congress District # 16
Fire and Police Departments
Fire: Engine 88 East 188th Street and Belmont Avenue 10458		Police: 48th Precinct 450 Cross Bronx Expressway 10460 718-299-3900
Local Hospitals: St. Barnabas Hospital 4422 Third Avenue (East 183rd Street ) 10457 718-960-9000
Parks and Playgrounds: Ciccarelli Playground East 188th Street, Arthur Avenue
Post Office: Mount Carmel Station 652 East 187th Street (Belmont Avenue) 10458 718-365-4216
Schools: Public  (Community School Board Districts list)
Elementary/Intermediate Schools: PS 3 - Raul Julia Micro Society (1-8) 2100 LaFontaine Avenue 10457 718-584-1899 Region 1, District 10		PS 23 - The New Children's School (K-2) 2151 Washington Avenue 10457 718-584-3992 Region 1, District 10
PS 32 - Belmont School (K-5) 690 East 183rd Street 10458 718-584-3645 Region 1, District 10		PS 57 - Crescent School (K-5) 2111 Crotona Avenue 10457 718-367-9446 Region 2, District 12
PS 59 - The Community School of Technology (Pre K-5) 2185 Bathgate Avenue 10457 718-584-4730 Region 1, District 10		PS 159 - Luis Munoz Marin Bilingual School (K-5) 2315 Washington Avenue 10457 718-584-6140 Region 1, District 10
PS 205 - Fiorello LaGuardia (K-5) 2475 Southern Boulevard 10458 718-584-6390 Region 1, District 10
Other Elementary Schools in Region 1, District 10 Other Elementary Schools in Region 2, District 12
Intermediate Schools: Frederick Douglass Academy V (6-8) 2111 Crotona Avenue 10457 Region 2, District 12		JHS 45 - Thomas C. Giordano School (6-8) 2502 Lorillard Place 10458 718-584-1660 Region 1, District 10
Other Intermediate Schools in Region 1, District 10 Other Intermediate Schools in Region 2, District 12
High School: Grace H. Dodge Vocational High School 2474 Crotona Avenue 10458 718-584-2700
Other High Schools in Region 1, District 10 High Schools in Region 2, District 12
Other Schools/Programs: Alternative Programs in the Bronx Charter Schools in the Bronx Special Education Programs in the Bronx
Private/Parochial
Elementary/Intermediate School: Our Lady of Mount Carmel School (Pre K-8) 2465 Bathgate Avenue 10458 718-295-6080		St. Martin of Tours (K-8) 695 East 182nd Street 10457 718-733-0347
High School: Aquinas High School (Girls) 685 East 182nd Street 10457 718-367-2113
Jewish Schools in the Bronx (Lookstein Center for Jewish Education in the Diaspora) Parochial Schools in the Bronx (Archdiocese of New York) Private Schools listing (Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York)