320 City Island Avenue
Bronx, NY 10464
718-885-1703
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10 AM–5 PM
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Monday 11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–6 PM
Thursday 11 AM–7 PM
Friday 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday CLOSED
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Discover all the Library has to offer! Visit your local branch for books, Wi-Fi, computers, classes, stimulating and entertaining programs, and much more for all ages. 

Did you know? The Library no longer charges late fines! Find out more and plan your visit. 

Please note: Due to new Library policy, e-bikes, e-scooters, and electronic transportation devices are not permitted inside any NYPL location. This does not apply to mobility aids.

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About the Library

Interior view of City Island Library

The City Island branch of the New York Public Library is located in the center of a mile-long, three-block-wide stretch of land in the Bronx, on the Long Island Sound. The branch has a unique 1,000+ volume Ship Collection the topics of boat construction, naval history, pirates, the America's Cup, naval history, famous shipwrecks, fishing techniques, lighthouses, sailing how-to’s, sea fiction, and surfing.

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