Bronx, NY 10460
Please note that West Farms Library is temporarily closed to support improvements to the building. The branch is expected to reopen in the summer.
During this temporary closure, patrons are encouraged to use the following nearby branches:
- Belmont Library (610 East 186th Street) ♿
- Tremont Library (1866 Washington Avenue) ♿
All items on hold at West Farms Library after Monday, March 4 will be available for pickup at Belmont Library. You may select an alternative location for holds pick-up via your NYPL account.
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.
Teen Center at West Farms Library
Check out digital resources, tech equipment, art materials, and more at our newly expanded Teen Center. Lead support for Teens 360º is provided by the City of New York. Learn more.
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Featured at West Farms Library
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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!
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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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Explore All Online Classes & Events
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.
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
Check out explorations on a wide array of topics, programs, and services across the Library.
About the Library
Beginning as a sub-branch of The New York Public Library in 1929, West Farms Library remains a pillar of the community. Serving a diverse Latinx and African-American population at its Honeywell Avenue location since 1954, West Farms Library remains a community hub at the epicenter of the South Bronx.
Within the expansive children's floor on the upper level, Online Storytime is held weekly for families - featuring unique rocking chair interactive sing-alongs. An adult and teen space is shared on the first level, which remains home to beginner and intermediate ESOL classes held weekly. Two meeting rooms equipped with a projector and 75-inch television, ADA accessible elevator and entrances, and centralized air-conditioning are also featured to provide accessibility and comfort to library-goers.
West Farms Library remains committed to providing diverse and inclusive programming and services. Frequently partnering with community-based organizations such as VIP Services, Community Board 6, Cardinal McCloskey Day Care, and Phipps Neighborhoods, the West Farms library provides informative community information supporting local initiatives. Located nearby, the Bronx Zoo and Botanical Gardens are a short walk away - providing a fully immersive South Bronx experience.
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