Parkchester Branch Information

Branch History

The Parkchester Branch of The New York Public Library began serving the Northeast section of the Bronx in 1942 when it was originally housed in the Parkchester Housing Development. In June of 1985, the library moved to its present quarters along Westchester Avenue. The branch serves a multi-ethnic neighborhood with a growing population of immigrants from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Africa, and the Middle East. The single-level brick building features a semi-circular facade which creates a recessed courtyard. The sculptured animals in the courtyard won the 1984 Annual New York City Art Commission Award. The 7,500 square foot interior is air-conditioned and fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. In 1996, city funds were allocated to expand the library and plans are now in progress for a second story addition.

Collections & Services

• Book collections for adults, young adults, and children available for borrowing and use in the library
• Videos, DVDs, CDs, audiotapes, and books-on-tape for all ages
• Materials in languages other than English
• Lifelong Learning collection for adult new readers of English
• Large Print collection
• Book sales
• Community Information collection
• Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
• Internet access for free public use by appointment

Programs

• Book discussions for adults
• Programs for all ages, including lectures, musicals, dramatic performances, story hours, films, and workshops
• English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages held during fall, winter, and spring
• Chess club for children and young adults
• Tax assistance for senior citizens
• Class visits by appointment

Other Neighborhood Branches

Area Branches	Library Centers
Castle Hill Clason's Point Morris Park Westchester Square	Bronx Library Center

Community Information

Community Board
Community Board # 9		1990 and 2000 Demographic Statistics
Elected Officials - Local
NYC Council District # 18	NYS Assembly District # 76	NYS Senate District # 32	U.S. Congress District # 7
Fire and Police Departments
Fire: Engine 64, Ladder 47 1214 Castle Hill Avenue (Ellis Avenue) 10462 Engine 96, Ladder 54 1689 Story Avenue (Croes Avenue) 10473		Police: 43rd Precinct 900 Fteley Avenue 10473 718-542-0888
Local Hospitals: Westchester Square Medical Center 2475 St. Raymond Avenue 10461 718-430-7300
Parks and Playgrounds: Hugh J. Grant Circle East 177th Street, Westchester, Virginia Avenues Playground Cross Bronx Expressway, Ellis, Olmstead Avenues Recreation Area White Plains Road, Cross Bronx Expressway		Playground White Plains Road, McGraw, Virginia Avenues PS 106 Playground St. Raymond Avenue, Purdy, Odell Streets
Post Office: Parkchester Station 1449 West Avenue 10462 718-892-3550
Schools: Public  (Community School Board Districts list)
Elementary/Intermediate Schools: PS 106 - Parkchester School (K-4) 2120 St. Raymond Avenue 10462 718-892-1006 Region 2, District 11		PS 102 - Joseph O. Loretan School (K-6) 1827 Archer Street 10460 718-792-4003 Region 2, District 12
PS/IS 194 (K-8) 1301 Zerega Avenue 10462 718-892-5270 Region 2, District 11		PS 119 (K-4) 1075 Pugsley Avenue 10472 718-822-5198 Region 2, District 8
Other Elementary Schools in Region 2, District 8 Other Elementary Schools in Region 2, District 11 Other Elementary Schools in Region 2, District 12
Intermediate Schools: JHS 125 - Henry Hudson Junior High School (5-8) 1111 Pugsley Avenue 10472 718-822-5186 Region 2, District 8		JHS 127 - The Castle Hill Junior High School (5-8) 1560 Purdy Street 10462 718-892-8600 Region 2, District 11
Other Intermediate Schools in Region 2, District 8 Other Intermediate Schools in Region 2, District 11 Other Intermediate Schools in Region 2, District 12
High Schools: Adlai E. Stevenson High School 1980 Lafayette Avenue 10473 718-918-2700		The Bronx Guild High School 1980 Lafayette Avenue 10473 718-597-1587
Gateway School for Environmental Research and Technology 1980 Lafayette Avenue 10473		High School for Community Research and Learning 1980 Lafayette Avenue 10473 347-563-4785
Millennium Art Academy 1980 Lafayette Avenue 10473		Pablo Neruda Academy for Architecture and World Studies 1980 Lafayette Avenue 10473
Other High Schools in Region 2, District 8 Other High Schools in Region 2, District 11 Other 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 Schools: St. Anthony School (Pre K-8) 1776 Mansion Street 10460 718-892-1244		Blessed Sacrament School (Pre K-8) 1160 Beach Avenue 10472 718-892-0433
St. Dominic School (Pre K-8) 1684 White Plains Road 10462 718-829-4837		St. Helena School (Pre K-8) 2050 Benedict Avenue 10462 718-892-3234
St. Raymond School (Girls, Pre K-8) 2380 East Tremont Avenue 10462 718-597-3232
High Schools: St. Raymond Academy (Girls) 2380 East Tremont Avenue 10462 718-824-4220		St. Raymond High School for Boys 2151 St. Raymond Avenue 10462 718-824-5050
Private/Parochial: 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)