Terence Cardinal Cooke-Cathedral Branch Information

Branch History

The Terence Cardinal Cooke-Cathedral Branch has had a long and colorful history since its origin as part of the New York Archdiocese's Cathedral Library Association in 1887. At its current address, below street level at 560 Lexington Avenue, it remains one of the more compact branches of The New York Public Library. Located halfway down the entrance of the number 6 subway at 50th Street, it serves many who work in the neighborhood as well as those who live there.

Collections & Services

  • Books, CDs, DVDs, books-on-tape, and videos for adults available for borrowing
  • Small collection of books for children and teenagers
  • Community Information collection
  • Internet access for free public use by appointment

Other Neighborhood Branches

Area Branches Library Centers
58th Street
67th Street
96th Street
Roosevelt Island
Donnell Library Center
Mid-Manhattan Library

Community Information

Basic community services are listed below. For other local agencies, see The New York Public Library's Directory of Community Services.
Community Board
Community Board # 5 1990 and 2000 Demographic Statistics
Elected Officials - Local
NYC Council
District # 4
NYS Assembly
District # 73
NYS Senate
District # 26
U.S. Congress,
District # 14
Fire and Police Departments
Fire:
Engine 8, Ladder 2
165 East 51st Street 10022
Police:
17th Precinct
167 East 51st Street
212-826-3211
Local Hospitals:
Bellevue Medical Center
First Avenue and East 27th Street
212-562-4141
Post Office:
Franklin D. Roosevelt
909 Third Avenue 10022
212-330-5549

Grand Central Station
450 Lexington Avenue 10017
212-330-5768
Schools:
Private/Parochial
Elementary School:
The Family School (Pre K-6)
323 East 47th Street 10017
212-688-5950
High Schools:
Cathedral High School (Girls)
350 East 56th Street 10022
212-688-1545

Beekman School
220 East 50th Street 10022
212-755-6666
Public Schools:
Elementary Schools in Region 9, District 2

Intermediate Schools in Region 9, District 2

High Schools in Region 9, District 2
Other Schools/Programs:
Alternative Programs in Manhattan

Charter Schools in Manhattan

Special Education Programs in Manhattan
Jewish Schools in Manhattan (Lookstein Center for Jewish Education in the Diaspora)

Parochial Schools in Manhattan (Archdiocese of New York)

Private Schools in Manhattan (Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York)