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Chatham Square Branch Information
Branch History
The Chatham Square Branch opened in 1903 at
33 East Broadway, replacing a branch of the New York Free Circulating
Library that had served the neighborhood for four years. The building,
designed by the distinguished New York architectural firm McKim, Mead
and White, features a handsome facade. It was the second library to
be constructed with funds from Andrew Carnegie. From its earliest days,
the branch has always been an integral part of the Chinese neighborhood
it serves. Today, it acts as a cultural and civic center for a community
of avid readers and is one of the busiest libraries in the city. A complete
renovation with remodeled interior was completed in 2001 as part of
the Library's Adopt-a-Branch program. Highlights include restoration
of historic detail, a new elevator, air conditioning, and a high-speed
telecommunications system for 24 computer workstations.
The first floor, with the original floor-to-ceiling windows and striking
wood details, holds the adult, young adult, and reference collections.
The second floor is devoted to the children's collection, with cheerful,
pint-sized furnishings. The third floor contains a bright, spacious
community room as well as an all-new children's story room. The lower
level contains the Chinese Heritage Collection, a unique repository
of books, reports, documents, videos, and other materials in English
and Chinese.
Collections & Services
- Book collections for all ages in English and Chinese available
for borrowing and use in the library
- Chinese heritage collection on China, Chinese history, culture,
literature, and language, with special attention to the Chinese
experience in the United States (in Chinese and English)
- Unique collection of materials and special reports on NYC's
Chinatown
- Small retrospective collection of local Chinese language newspapers
- New York Times on microfilm
- Community Information collection
- Personal computers
and software in children's room for free public use by appointment
- Internet access for free public use by appointment
Programs
- Events for all ages, including magic shows, puppet shows, films, picture
book time, workshops, etc.
- Special programs of Chinese opera, music, dance and other Chinese heritage programs
- Educational workshops by community groups and organizations
- English
Classes for Speakers of Other Languages held during fall, winter, and spring
- Class visits by appointment
Other Neighborhood Branches
Community Information
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| Community
Board # 3 |
1990 and 2000 Demographic Statistics |
| Elected Officials
- Local |
NYC Council
District # 1 |
NYS Assembly
District # 64 |
NYS Senate
District # 25 |
U.S. Congress
District # 12 |
| Fire and Police
Departments |
Fire:
Engine 9
75 Canal Street (Allen Street) |
Police:
Fifth Precinct
19 Elizabeth Street 10002
212-334-0711 |
Local
Hospitals:
Gouverneur Hospital
227 Madison Street 10002
212-238-7000 |
New York Downtown Hospital
170 William Street 10038
212-312-5000 |
Parks and Playgrounds:
Columbus Park
Baxter, Mulberry, Bayard Streets
PS 1 Playground - Alfred Smith Houses
Madison, Catherine, Oliver Streets |
Alfred E. Smith Park
Catherine Slip, Madison, South Streets
Sophie Irene Loeb Playground
Henry, Market Streets, East Broadway |
Post Office:
Chinatown Station
6 Doyers Street 10013
212-267-3510 |
Knickerbocker Station
128 East Broadway 10002
212-227-0089 |
Schools:
Public
(Community School Board Districts
list) |
Elementary/Intermediate
Schools:
PS 1 - Alfred E. Smith School (K-5)
8 Henry Street 10038
212-267-4133
Region 9, District 2 |
PS 2 - Meyer London School (K-5)
122 Henry Street 10002
212-964-0350
Region 9, District 2 |
PS 42 - Benjamin Altman School (K-5)
71 Hester Street 10002
212-226-8410
Region 9, District 2 |
PS 124 - Yung Wing School (K-5)
40 Division Street 10002
212-996-7237
Region 9, District 2 |
PS/IS 126 - Jacob August Riis School
(K-5)
80 Catherine Street 10038
212-962-2188
Region 9, District 2 |
PS 130 - Hernando DeSoto School (K-5)
143 Baxter Street 10013
212-226-8072
Region 9, District 2 |
PS 134 - Henrietta Szold School
(K-6)
293 East Broadway 10002
212-529-5025
Region 9, District 1
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PS 184M - Shuang Wen School (K-8)
293 East Broadway 10002
212-529-5025
Region 9, District 1
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Other Elementary
Schools in Region 9, District 1
Other Elementary Schools in Region 9, District 2 |
Intermediate School:
IS 131 (6-8)
100 Hester Street 10002
212-219-1204
Region 9, District 2 |
Intermediate
Schools in Region 9, District 1
Other Intermediate Schools
in Region 9, District 2 |
High Schools:
Millennium High School
75 Broad Street 10004
212-825-9008 |
Murry Bergtraum High School
411 Pearl Street 10038
212-964-9610 |
Pace High School
100 Hester Street 10002 |
High
Schools in Region 9, District 1
Other High Schools
in Region 9, District 2 |
Other Schools/Programs:
Alternative Programs in Manhattan
Charter Schools in Manhattan
Special Education Programs in Manhattan |
| Private/Parochial |
Elementary/Intermediate
Schools:
St. James School (Pre K-8)
37 St. James Place 10038
212-267-9289 |
St. Joseph School (Pre K-8)
One Monroe Street 10002
212-233-5152 |
St. Patrick Old Cathedral School
(Pre K-8)
233 Mott Street 10012
212-226-3984 |
Transfiguration School (1-8)
29 Mott Street 10013
212-962-5265 |
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) |
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