Bloomingdale Branch Library

Bloomingdale Branch Library The official page of the Bloomingdale Branch of the New York Public Library!

Branch History

Before the Revolutionary War, the Dutch who settled in the beautiful countryside, now known as the Upper West Side, called the area "Bloemendaal," meaning valley of flowers. Anglicized as Bloomingdale, this rural community was connected to the lower part of Manhattan by the Bloomingdale Road, its route largely echoed today by Broadway. In 1898, the community had its first library, the Bloomingdale Branch of the New York Free Circulating Library, which was consolidated in 1901 with The New York Public Library. Sixty years later, a new Bloomingdale library opened in a modern two-story building one block east of its original location. The Bloomingdale Library - spacious and wheelchair accessible - houses collections for adults and teenagers for borrowing on the ground floor. The children's collection shares the second floor with an auditorium used for library programs and community meetings.

Join us at on Wednesday, August 19th at 4pm for a creative writing session at the Teen Center! Share your work withoth...
08/13/2026

Join us at on Wednesday, August 19th at 4pm for a creative writing session at the Teen Center! Share your work withother teens, brainstorm ideas, and release your creativity! All skill levels welcome, no registration required.
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Celebrate "The City We Became" with N. K. Jemisin! 📚✨On August 17, join NYPL and for our Big Summer Book Club celebrati...
08/12/2026

Celebrate "The City We Became" with N. K. Jemisin! 📚✨

On August 17, join NYPL and for our Big Summer Book Club celebration, featuring readings and performances inspired by "The City We Became" and a conversation with N. K. Jemisin and WNYC’s Alison Stewart.

Whether you have been reading along with us or are just discovering the book, all are welcome!

Free tickets will be released the day of the event and are available first come, first served.

Join us on Saturday, August 15th at 2pm at for a theater games workshop! This 45 minute workshop is for kids ages inte...
08/11/2026

Join us on Saturday, August 15th at 2pm at for a theater games workshop! This 45 minute workshop is for kids ages interested in building confidence, being silly, and having fun. This class will feature vocal and movement warm ups, games that test reflexes and confidence, and exercises that allow students to use their imaginations. For ages 6-12, no registration required.
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It's time to splash into summer at the library! Join us at for one of our exciting branch programs for all ages🎨📚🎥+ Mo...
08/08/2026

It's time to splash into summer at the library! Join us at for one of our exciting branch programs for all ages🎨📚🎥
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Mon (8/10)
12pm: The Usual Suspects (1995)
Wed (8/12)
1pm: 1:1 Tech Help
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Mon (8/10)
4pm: Teens Game On!
Thurs (8/13)
3:30pm: Teen Art Club
Fri (8/14)
ALL DAY: Free Book Friday
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Mon (8/10)
11:15am: Kid's Open Playtime
Tues (8/11)
3pm: Summer Adventure
Wed (8/12)
11am: Coloring Corner
Thurs (8/13)
3pm: LEGO Builders
Fri (8/14)
11am: Open Playtime
Sat (8/15)
10am: Puzzles & Play
2pm: Kids Theater Games Workshop
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It's time to splash into summer at the library! Join us at for one of our exciting branch programs for all ages🎨📚🎥+ Mo...
08/01/2026

It's time to splash into summer at the library! Join us at for one of our exciting branch programs for all ages🎨📚🎥
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Mon (8/3)
12pm: Michael (2026)
5pm: Bloomingdale Art Class
Wed (8/5)
1pm: 1:1 Tech Help
5pm: BINGO Night
Sat (8/8)
11am: Diamond Art Painting
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Mon (8/3)
4pm: Teens Game On!
Tues (8/4)
3pm: Silk Screening Workshop
Wed (8/5)
4pm: US 250 Jeopardy
Thurs (8/6)
3:30pm: Teen Art Club
Fri (8/7)
ALL DAY: Free Book Friday
Sat (8/8)
10am: Teen Advisory Group
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Mon (8/3)
11:15am: Kid's Open Playtime
Tues (8/4)
11:30am: Family Storytime
3pm: Summer Adventure
Wed (8/5)
11am: Coloring Corner
Thurs (8/6)
3pm: LEGO Builders
Fri (8/7)
11am: Open Playtime
Sat (8/8)
10am: Puzzles & Play
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Did you know that we show movies every Monday at 12pm in the community room? We show everything from classics to big b...
07/30/2026

Did you know that we show movies every Monday at 12pm in the community room? We show everything from classics to big blockbusters to award winning indies. Here's our August lineup:
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August 3: Michael (2026)
August 10: The Usual Suspects (1995)
August 17: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
August 24: The Untouchables (1987)
August 31: Matewan (1987)
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Join us at on Wednesday, August 5 at 5pm for an evening of fun, prizes and community spirit as we play Bingo! Free to ...
07/28/2026

Join us at on Wednesday, August 5 at 5pm for an evening of fun, prizes and community spirit as we play Bingo! Free to attend — all materials provided. No registration required.
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It's time to splash into summer at the library! Join us at for one of our exciting branch programs for all ages🎨📚🎥+ Mo...
07/25/2026

It's time to splash into summer at the library! Join us at for one of our exciting branch programs for all ages🎨📚🎥
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Mon (7/27)
12pm: The Remains of the Day (1993)
5pm: Bloomingdale Art Class
Wed (7/28)
1pm: 1:1 Tech Help
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Mon (7/27)
4pm: Teens Game On!
Wed (7/29)
4pm: Teen Movie Night
Thurs (7/30)
3:30pm: Cyanotyping Workshop
Fri (7/31)
ALL DAY: Free Book Friday
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Mon (7/27)
11:15am: Kid's Open Playtime
Tues (7/28)
11:30am: Family Storytime
Wed (7/29)
11am: Coloring Corner
Thurs (7/30)
3pm: LEGO Builders
Fri (7/31)
11am: Open Playtime
1pm: Kids Free Book Friday
Sat (8/1)
10am: Puzzles & Play
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Join us this summer on Wednesdays at 4pm in the teen center for movie night! Snacks will be provided✨We will be screen...
07/23/2026

Join us this summer on Wednesdays at 4pm in the teen center for movie night! Snacks will be provided✨We will be screening the following:
July 29: Captain America: The FIrst Avenger (2011)
August 12: National Treasure (2004)
August 26: School House Rock! Election (2008)
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It's time to splash into summer at the library! Join us at for one of our exciting branch programs for all ages🎨📚🎥+ Mo...
07/18/2026

It's time to splash into summer at the library! Join us at for one of our exciting branch programs for all ages🎨📚🎥
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Mon (7/20)
12pm: To Catch a Thief (1955)
5pm: Bloomingdale Art Class
Wed (7/22)
1pm: 1:1 Tech Help
5:30pm: Tea & Canvas
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Mon (7/20)
4pm: Teens Game On!
Wed (7/22)
4pm: US 250 Jeopardy
Thurs (7/23)
3:30pm: Zine-Making Workshop
Fri (7/24)
ALL DAY: Free Book Friday
Sat (7/25)
10am-12pm: Teen Advisory Group
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Mon (7/20)
11:15am: Kid's Open Playtime
Tues (7/21)
11:30am: Family Storytime
3pm: Summer Adventure
Wed (7/22)
11am: Coloring Corner
Thurs (7/23)
3pm: LEGO Builders
Fri (7/24)
11am: Open Playtime
1pm: Kids Free Book Friday
Sat (7/25)
10am: Puzzles & Play
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Address

150 West 100th Street (Between Amsterdam And Columbus)
New York, NY
10025

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12122228030

Website

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