Macomb's Bridge Branch Information

Branch History

The Macomb's Bridge Branch of The New York Public Library opened in 1955. The branch is located in the Harlem River Houses at 152nd Street and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard. Although the smallest of the branch libraries, Macomb's Bridge has book collections for all ages and a growing African American experience collection. The one-floor branch is partially accessible to persons using wheelchairs.

Collections & Services

  • Book collections for all ages available for borrowing and use in the library
  • African American experience collection
  • Community Information collection
  • Personal computer and software for free public use by appointment
  • Internet access for free public use by appointment

Programs

  • Video programs for children and young adults
  • Special events for children
  • Workshops for all ages
  • Class visits by appointment

Other Neighborhood Branches

Area Branches Library Centers
Countee Cullen
Hamilton Grange
Harlem
Washington Heights 		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 # 10 1990 and 2000 Demographic Statistics
Elected Officials - Local
NYC Council
District # 9 		NYS Assembly
District # 71 		NYS Senate
District # 30		 U.S. Congress,
District # 15
Fire and Police Departments
Fire:
Engine 69, Ladder 28
248 West 143rd Street 		Police:
32nd Precinct
250 West 135th Street 10030
212-690-6311
Local Hospitals:
Harlem Hospital
506 Lenox Avenue 10037
212-939-1340
Parks and Playgrounds:
Colonel Charles Young Playground
West 143rd-145th Streets, Lenox Avenue-Harlem River Drive

Harlem Lane Park Playground
West 151st-154th Streets, Harlem River Drive

PS 156 Holcombe Rucker Playground
West 155th Street, Eighth Avenue-Harlem River Drive
Frederick Johnson Park and Tennis Courts
West 150th-151st Streets, Seventh Avenue

Jackie Robinson Park
West 145th-155th Streets, Bradhurst Avenue
Post Office:
Colonial Park Station
99 Macombs Place 10039
212-368-4211
Schools:
Public  (Community School Board Districts list)
Elementary Schools:
PS 46 - Arthur Tappan School (K-6)
2987 Frederick Douglass Boulevard 10039
212-690-5911
Region 10, District 5
PS 200 - James M. Smith School (K-6)
2589 Seventh Avenue 10039
212-491-6636
Region 10, District 5
Other Elementary Schools in Region 10, District 5
Intermediate School:
JHS 10 - Frederick Douglass School (6-8)
2581 Seventh Avenue 10039
212-491-4107
Region 10, District 5
Other Intermediate Schools in Region 10, District 5
High School:
Frederick Douglass Secondary School
2581 Seventh Avenue 10039
212-491-4107
Other High Schools in Region 10, District 5
Other Schools/Programs:
Alternative Programs in Manhattan

Charter Schools in Manhattan

Special Education Programs in Manhattan
Private/Parochial
Elementary/Intermediate School:
Resurrection School (Pre K-8)
282 West 151st Street 10039
212-690-7524
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)