Bronx Library Center

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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. 

As of November 22, 2023, Bronx Library Center is no longer offering IDNYC services. Find an open IDNYC Enrollment Center online or call 311.

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.

New! Print Direct from Your Personal Device

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Using our simple web portal, you can now select documents to print at the Bronx Library Center (BLC) directly from your personal device! The fee is $0.20 per page (black and white). Only paper provided by the Library can be used. Documents sent for printing will remain available for up to two hours after they have been sent. 

Get started! Access our web portal or email us at nyplblc-bw@ewprints.com. Learn more about mobile printing at the Library.

Featured at Bronx Library Center

  • Bronx Library Center

    Children's Center & Teen Zone

    Visitors can explore areas for children and teens! 

  • Center for Reading and Writing

    Learn more about how the New York Public Library can help you improve your writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills in English. 

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    General Collection and Reading Terrace

    Discover the third floor, home to the Bronx's largest collection of fiction and nonfiction books available for checkout and our free outdoor terrace!

  • Entrance to the The Latino & Puerto Rican Cultural Center at the Bronx Library Center.

    The Latino & Puerto Rican Cultural Center

    Visit the Dr. Jay M. Gorell Reference Reading Room on the fourth floor to explore our Latino and Puerto Rican Cultural Collection to browse and enjoy the monthly art exhibitions inside.

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    Career Services

    Learn more about how we can help you find a job that suits you and the career you deserve.

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    Community Support Resources

    During these challenging times, the Library is here to help our communities to find the resources they need.

For Kids

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  • Bilingual Family Storytime

    Tuesday, November 18 | 11 AM

  • NYPL After School

    Tuesday, November 18 | 3:30 PM

  • Level Up! Kid's Bingo

    Tuesday, November 18 | 4 PM

For Teens

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  • College & Career Pathways: An Artist's Life for Me

    Tuesday, November 18 | 4 PM

  • The Writer's Club - Screenwriting/Playwriting

    Wednesday, November 19 | 4 PM

  • Library Arcade for Teens!

    Thursday, November 20 | 4 PM

For Adults

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  • Reading Rhythms at Bronx Library Center

    Tuesday, November 18 | 11 AM

  • Meet With a Social Work Intern

    Tuesday, November 18 | 6 PM

  • *In-Person: Typing for Adults

    Wednesday, November 19 | 2 PM

More at Bronx Library Center

  • STEAM Discovery Kits

    STEAM Discovery Kits

    Build, code, and investigate with NYPL’s amazing STEAM Discovery Kits! Available to borrow from Bronx Library Center and select other branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, these kits enable kids and tweens to explore robotics, circuitry, microbiology, engineering, coding, and more using exciting tools, toys, and books at home.

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    NYPL After School

    Join us for NYPL After School, our free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours, Monday to Thursday, when school is in session. Get homework help from one of our tutors or Teen Reading Ambassadors, plus reading recommendations, fun activities, and even snacks!

About Bronx Library Center

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The Bronx Library Center is the largest public library in the Bronx, with extensive collections of print and non-print materials for adults, young adults, and children. The fully renovated Bronx Library Center designed by Dattner Architects opened its doors to the public on January 17, 2006. This $50 million dollar, state-of-the-art, 78,000 square-foot center is NYPL's first green library, and was presented with the LEED Silver Certification Award in 2007 by the U.S. Green Building Council. 

Click here to watch a short video about the Bronx Library Center’s green features.

Bronx Library Center serves as a digital repository for the Central Business District Tolling Program. Learn more about this program here.