Westchester Square Branch Information

Branch History

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. Its facade, built of brick with granite and limestone trim, features an interesting circular side wall. The first floor houses the adult, young adult, and reference collections. The children's room is located on the second floor. The branch also houses the Bronx Writer's Center, a non-profit organization which sponsors writing workshops and classes for all ages.

Collections & Services

• Book collections for adults, young adults, and children available for borrowing and use in the library
• Large collection of videos
• Unique collection of materials on Bronx history
• McKinney's Consolidated Laws of New York
• Lifelong Learning collection for adult new readers of English
• Community Information Service Collection
• Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
• Internet access for free public use by appointment

Programs

• Special programs for all ages, including films, lectures, how-to programs, picture book and story hours, crafts
• Class visits by appointment

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