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Woodlawn Heights Branch Information
Branch History
In 1931, the Woodlawn Heights Branch Library of The New
York Public Library began as a storefront of 900-square feet on East
237th Street and Katonah Avenue. In 1969, the library moved to the corner
of East 239th and Katonah just three blocks from the Yonkers border
and now occupies a modest 2500-square feet. This cozy one-floor branch
is accessible to persons using wheelchairs and houses materials for
adults, young adults, and children.
Collections & Services
- Book collections for adults, young adults, and children available
for borrowing and use in the library
- Videos, DVDs, audiocassettes, CDs, books-on-tape, CD-ROMS
- Irish collection
- Consumer Health Reference collection
- Community Information Service Collection
- Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
- Internet access for free public use by appointment
Programs
- Special events for all ages, including preschool programs, story hours,
magic shows, craft workshops, and music programs
- New York Public Library online catalog and Internet training by appointment
- Tax counseling for senior citizens
Other Neighborhood Branches
Community Information
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| Community
Board # 12 |
1990 and 2000 Demographic
Statistics |
| Elected Officials
- Local |
NYC Council
District # 11 |
NYS Assembly
District # 81 |
NYS Senate
District # 34 |
U.S. Congress
District # 17 |
| Fire and Police
Departments |
Fire:
Ladder 39
243 East 233rd Street 10470
Engine 63
755 East 233rd Street 10466 |
Police:
47th Precinct
4111 Laconia Avenue 10466
718-920-1204/1211 |
Local Hospitals:
Montefiore Medical Center
111 East 210th Street 10467
718-920-4321 |
Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center
600 East 233rd Street 10466
718-920-9000 |
Parks and Playgrounds:
Allen Shandler Park
Jerome Avenue, East 233rd Street
Van Cortlandt Park
East 233rd Street, Kepler Avenue,
Van Cortlandt Park East |
Stillwell Park
Martha, McLean Avenues, Yonkers, NY
Woodlawn Memorial Park
East 238th Street, Oneida Avenue,
Van Cortlandt Park East |
Post Office:
Woodlawn Station
4364 Katonah Avenue 10470
718-324-3836 |
Schools:
Public
(Community School Board Districts
list) |
Elementary/Intermediate
School:
PS 19 - Judith K. Weiss School (1-8)
4318 Katonah Avenue 10470
718-324-1924
Region 2, District 11 |
Other Elementary
Schools in Region 2, District 11
Other Intermediate
Schools in Region 2, District 11
High Schools in Region 2, District 11 |
Other Schools/Programs:
Alternative Programs
in the Bronx
Charter Schools in
the Bronx
Special Education Programs
in the Bronx |
| Private/Parochial |
Elementary/Intermediate
School:
St. Barnabas School (Pre K-8)
413 East 241st Street 10470
718-324-1088 |
High School:
St. Barnabas High School (Girls)
425 East 240th Street 10470
718-325-8800 |
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) |
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