Welcome to the Countee Cullen Branch

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Branch Highlights

We are home to the James Weldon Johnson Reference Collection for children, located in the second floor story hour room; books on the African-American experience; a reference collection, including college catalogs and financial aid information; and the African-American/Black Culture reference collection.

Service Commitment of the Countee Cullen Branch

Countee Cullen Branch gives Harlem residents of all ages access to library services delivered in a friendly and effective manner, which will:

  • enable them to find, evaluate and use information effectively
  • provide the materials, programs and services needed to meet their informational and recreational needs
  • provide information related to services offered by community agencies and organizations
  • enable them to explore the rich Harlem culture and history

Events
  • Join our monthly Book Discussion Group!
  • Calendar

    Mon, Nov 23 at 2:00 pm
    Preschool Story Time. — for  Children Preschoolers

    Mon, Nov 23 at 4:00 pm
    Arts & Crafts — for  Children, School Age

    Tue, Nov 24 at 4:00 pm
    Game on @ Countee Cullen — for  Young Adults

    Wed, Nov 25 at 4:00 pm
    Teen Tech Time — for  Young Adults

    Sat, Nov 28 at 2:00 pm
    "Native American Stories and Chants." — for  Children, School Age

    Travel Directions Map

    MTA Subway

    2 Train 3 Train — to 135th St.; walk north one block.

    A Train D Train — to 125th St.; transfer to B Train image or C Train to 135th St.; walk east three blocks; north one block.

    MTA Bus

    M1 — on Madison Ave. to 135th St.; walk one block west to Lenox Ave. and one block north.

    M2 — on Madison Ave. to 135th St.; walk 1/2 block on Seventh Ave. (Adam Clayton Powell; Jr. Blvd.) to 136th St.

    M2 — on Seventh Ave. to 135th St.; walk one block north on Seventh Ave. to 136th St.

    M7 — northbound on Ave. of the Americas - Amsterdam Ave. - Lenox Ave. to 135th St. and Lenox Ave. or southbound on Lenox Ave. to 135th St.; walk north one block.

    M102 — on Third Ave. (northbound) or Lenox Ave. (southbound) to West 135th St. and Lenox Ave.; walk north one block.

    Last Updated: 01/08/2008

Countee Cullen Branch LibraryCountee Cullen Branch Library

104 West 136th Street [near Lenox Ave.], New York, NY 10030-2695.
Call us at (212) 491-2070 or e-mail us at countee_cullen@nypl.org
full handicapped access

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The NYPL will be closed
Thursday, 11/26 for Thanksgiving Day

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