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Discover Books with Shelf Help
Don’t know what you're looking for? Try Shelf Help, NYPL’s new personalized book-selection service! Tell us your reading interests and our librarians will pick five books for you and have them sent to your branch for pickup!
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People of all ages can engage with the Library through our online classes, programs, book clubs, and more.
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Find 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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LEGO Club at Wakefield
Wednesday, August 10 | 3 PM -
Making Waves: Summer Book Club
Thursday, August 11 | 2 PM -
Stay Calm & Color at Wakefield Library
Thursday, August 11 | 4 PM
For Teens
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Make Waves at Wakefield
Thursday, August 11 | 2 PM -
Make Waves: Mindfulness Cafe
Friday, August 12 | 12 PM -
Teen "Bored" Games at Wakefield
Monday, August 15 | 2 PM
For Adults
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Wakefield's Open Computer Hour
Wednesday, August 10 | 12 PM -
Wakefield's Open Computer Hour
Wednesday, August 17 | 12 PM -
Meet The Collection: Stephen King
Friday, August 19 | 2 PM
24/7 Resources
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E-Books & E-Audiobooks
Explore e-books and e-audiobooks available for free from NYPL—from children's books to bestsellers.
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Additional E-Materials & Databases
Discover bestselling magazines, world newspapers, streaming classical and world music, and more from home with your library card.
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Digital Collections
Search thousands of digitized items, including historic prints, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.
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From Our Blog
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About the Library
The Wakefield Branch of The New York Public Library is located one block west of 229th Street and White Plains Road, adjacent to the offices of Bronx Community Board #12. Opened in 1938, its main floor houses the adult, young adult, and children's collections available for borrowing and use in the library.
Learn more about this location Learn about capital construction projects at this location