Morrisania Branch Library-NYPL

Morrisania Branch Library-NYPL The Morrisania Branch of The New York Public Library holds a commanding position on McKinley Square.

The area was once farmland owned by Jonas Bronck, the man who gave his name to the Bronx. He sold his land in 1660 to Captain Richard and Colonel Lewis Morris, who changed the name of the land from Broncksland to Morrisania. Designed by Babb, Cook and Willard and opened in 1908, the branch was constructed from funds given to New York City by Andrew Carnegie. Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs, the two-story facility houses an adult and young adult collection on the first floor and a children's collection on the second. A multi-use meeting room located on the second floor is available for community group meetings as well as library programs and has a seating capacity of 68

Join The Morrisania Teens this November for a month of exciting, creative programs!
11/05/2025

Join The Morrisania Teens this November for a month of exciting, creative programs!

Join our virtual book club! This month, the book club is reading Flashlight by Susan Choi. Be sure to join us in perso...
11/05/2025

Join our virtual book club! This month, the book club is reading Flashlight by Susan Choi. Be sure to join us in person or online with Alison Stewart, author Susan Choi, and readers everywhere on Tuesday, December 4, at 6 PM.
Link: https://www.nypl.org/virtualbookclub

Address

610 E 169th Street
New York, NY
10456

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17185899268

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