Parkchester Library - NYPL

Parkchester Library - NYPL This is the official page for the Parkchester Branch Library! In June 1985, the library moved to its present quarters along Westchester Avenue.

The Parkchester branch of The New York Public Library serves a multiethnic neighborhood with a growing population of immigrants from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Africa, and the Middle East. The two-floor, brick building features a semi-circular facade, which creates a recessed courtyard. The animal sculptures in the courtyard won the 1984 Annual New York City Art Commission Award. The 7,500-squa

re-foot interior is air-conditioned and fully accessible to people who use wheelchairs. The branch began serving the Northeast section of the Bronx in 1942, when it was originally housed in the Parkchester Housing Development.

09/01/2026

has been full of fun and creative programs for all ages, here at ! From special screenings of the to the NYC Passport to celebrating , to our first chess tournaments for Children, and Teens versus Adults, we’ve had amazing adventures at the library this summer!

Children wrote special messages to their future selves, had a dance party with Bubbles the Silly Entertainer, and got creative with ribbon making during our Crafty Creators program! Our council member led a Community Heroes storytime! We even had an extra special Magic Show with Pete and Chris. We ended the summer with Quack Fest, a scavenger hunt and a screening of the film LUCA.

Teens got their creative expression on with T-shirt tie dyeing, our ever popular Paint & Snack, bracelet making and sewing, and got their game on with MarioKart and Smash Bros tournaments. Teens even created, filmed, and edited their own film!

Adults explored fantasy versions of our beloved city with NK Jemison’s THE CITY WE BECAME for NYPL’s Big Summer Book Club and a Summer-Ween Book Tasting. Adults also got creative with Jewelry Making and Therapeutic Arts! We ended the summer with Literary Lover’s Book Bash where we got to make customized bookmarks and patrons won prizes with our prize Wheel!

We hope to see you this fall for more exciting opportunities for people of all ages. Find a full list of our upcoming fall programs at nypl.org/parkchester!

It’s time to get some Summer Lovin’ this month at . Check out our Summer Lovin’ display only at or enjoy some of thes...
08/30/2026

It’s time to get some Summer Lovin’ this month at . Check out our Summer Lovin’ display only at or enjoy some of these summer romance titles:

PROBLEMATIC SUMMER ROMANCE by - Maya Killgore is twenty-three years old and trying to figure out her life while crushing on a thirty- eight year old Conor Harkness, a biotech guy and grad student. When Maya’s brother decides to get married, she and Conor are stuck together in a villa; things start heating up.

THE SPANISH LOVE DECEPTION by - Catalina Martín is looking for a date to her sister’s wedding and tells a white lie about her American boyfriend; everyone wants to meet him. Now she only has a month to find someone willing to travel across the Atlantic to be part of her deception.

THE SUMMER GIRLFRIEND by - As Noelle Lewis is trying to save up money to go back to college, she decides to work as a “stand-in’’ bridesmaid. Jeremiah Smith II, grandson of Smith’s Sweets, told his family he will be busy with his girlfriend; the only problem is he doesn't have one. Noelle agrees to be his stand-in girlfriend for the weekend and use the money for her tuition.

YOU HAD ME AT HOLA by @ alexisdaria - When Soap opera star Jasmine Lin Rodriguez sees her face all over tabloids, she decides to go back home to NYC to film as the star in a new bilingual romantic comedy where she has to work with Ashton Suárez, a telenovela hottie on and off screen.

ISLAND TIME by - The Kellys and Lees have to work together after a nearby volcano erupts, trapping both families on the island for six weeks.

DON'T TELL ME HOW IT ENDS by - When Kai Harper’s newly pregnant and single sister calls for help, Kai decides to return to her Connecticut home and help out with her sister’s new matchmaking company. When Ro Jackson helps Kai on the road, he isn’t intimidated, and he's just what she needs: a friend in town, but Kai finds herself drawn to Ro.

Happy September! September means back-to-school, , the start of Fall, and Library Open House week! Later this month, NY...
08/30/2026

Happy September! September means back-to-school, , the start of Fall, and Library Open House week! Later this month, NYPL After-School resumes for kids in first through sixth grades! This month, Adult (18+) can explore Short Memoir writing during our program, Tuesdays in September!

, we have great programs for people of all ages at ! Be sure to check them out during library hours!

For a full list of all upcoming programs, check out nypl.org/parkchester!

Children (0-12):
Su: No Programs
M: Crafty Creators | 2 PM
T: No Programs
W: No Programs
Th: Tech & Tinker | 4:30 PM
F: Fun & Feuds | 3 PM
S: CLOSED

Teen (13-18):
Su: No Programs
M: Open Studio | 3 PM
T: Chess Club | 4 PM
W: Kandi Bracelet Making | 4 PM
Th: Design & Create: 3D Printing Workshop | 4 PM
F: Parkchester Plays | 3 PM
S: CLOSED

Adult (18+):
Su: America on Screen: Devil in a Blue Dress | 2 PM
M: No Programs
T: Chess Club | 4 PM
Creative Writing: Short Memoirs | 5 PM
W: English for Everyday Life | 10:30 AM
Therapeutic Arts | 3:30 PM
Th: English Conversation Classes | 2 PM
Literary Lovers Club | 5 PM
F: Intermediate Microsoft Excel | 10:30 AM
S: CLOSED

Techconnect (Adult 18+):
Su: No Programs
M: No Programs
T: Computer Basics | 10:30 AM
Open Lab | 12 PM
File Management Basics | 2:30 PM
W: No Programs
Th: Computer Basics for Older Adults (55+) | 10:30 AM
Tech Help for Older Adults (55+) | 12 PM
F: Intermediate Microsoft Excel | 10:30 AM
S: CLOSED

Earlier this month our patrons enjoyed a frightful book tasting. We went on reading sprints and patrons got a “taste” ...
08/27/2026

Earlier this month our patrons enjoyed a frightful book tasting. We went on reading sprints and patrons got a “taste” of some of the wonderful horror books from our collection. Interested in coming to one of our Literary Lovers book events?

On Saturday, August 29th at 2pm we are ending the with a book bash celebrating ALL books.

Here are some of the books that our patrons tried:

CAMP DEMASCUS by - a young woman raised in an isolated religious community known for their conversion therapy camp, Camp Damascus, starts having supernatural experiences and uncovers a dark secret.

THE TROOP by Nick Cutter - When a scout troop on a camping trip in the Canadian wilderness encounters a man with a horrifying illness, chaos unfolds.

THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKE by .sager - After the death of her husband sends her on an alcoholic bender leading to losing a job on Broadway, actor Casey Fletcher retreats to her family’s Vermont lake house where she becomes obsessed with watching a wealthy nearby wealthy couple, discovering a sinister plot and possibly haunted lake.

THE DEAD OF SUMMER by - When Ollie and his mother, a recent cancer survivor, return to the island of Anchor’s Mercy, Maine, Ollie is confronted by estrangement from his friends and a supernatural storm that brings a mysterious illness from the sea.

BODY COUNT by .bored - Prom weekend brings cheerleader Sundae Valentine back to the beach town where she made a childhood deal with a monster at the bottom of a motel pool for three twisted wishes in this sapphic YA “hot girl horror” novel.

THERE’S NO WAY I’D DIE FIRST by - When Noelle, a wealthy, Black, horror loving teen, invites the most popular kids at her private school to an exclusive Halloween party at her family’s Long Island home, she’s unexpectedly put to the Final Girl test when the creepy clown hired for the party starts murdering guests.

August 26th is ! First officially celebrated in 1973, Women’s Equality Day commemorates the ratification of the 19th A...
08/26/2026

August 26th is ! First officially celebrated in 1973, Women’s Equality Day commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote. This day shines a light on how far we have come and how much progress is still to be made towards legal and social equality for women.
Find these books at more at , your local branch, or your
Picture Book
FINISH THE FIGHT! THE BRAVE AND REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN WHO FOUGHT FOR THE RIGHT TO VOTE by – Learn about often overlooked historical figures from marginalized groups who proudly advocated for women’s rights and suffrage in this vibrant picture book.

Middle Grade

THE TRYOUT by & - Tired of sticking out as one of the few Asian-American kids at her school, Christina and her friend Megan try out for the middle school cheerleading squad in hopes of popularity, but will this lead to more competition than Christina anticipated?

Teen

FEMINISM IS… by Alexandra Black, Laura Buller, Emily Hoyle and Dr Megan Todd - This colorful primer on feminism, covering important historic and contemporary issues such suffrage and gender based pay gaps, will give teen girls a knowledge base to keep fighting for equality.

TOMBOY : A GRAPHIC MEMOIR by - Cartoonist Liz Prince chronicles her experience as a teen coming up against feminine stereotypes as a girl who hates dresses and “girly” things, and claiming her identity and finding community as a tomboy.

Adult
NINTH STREET WOMEN : LEE KRASNER, ELAINE DE KOONING, GRACE HARTIGAN, JOAN MITCHELL, AND HELEN FRANKENTHALER : five painters and the movement that changed modern art by Mary Gabriel – Follow five pioneering female painters who redefined the 20th century abstract art movement, defying convention in a male dominated field.

SHE HAD SOME HORSES by – This classic poetry collection by former Poet Laureate of the United States and Muscogee Nation member Joy Harjo explores the complexities and emotions of womanhood.

Join us for a special Kids (5-11) program, a Magic Show by !, on August 26th @ 2 PM! In celebration of 250 years since t...
08/23/2026

Join us for a special Kids (5-11) program, a Magic Show by !, on August 26th @ 2 PM! In celebration of 250 years since the United States’s founding, Adults (18+) can join us for another special ”We the People” Community Recording program and share your stories for future generations on Wednesday, August 27th and for our Literary Lovers Book Bash on Saturday, August 29th @ 2 PM! This is the final week for Teens (13-18) attending our Filmmaking Fundamentals bootcamp! Join us from Tuesday, August 24th - August 28th @ 2 PM!

, we have great programs for people of all ages at ! Be sure to check them out during library hours. For a full list of all upcoming programs, check out nypl.org/parkchester!

Children (0-12):
Su: No Programs
M: Crafty Creators | 2 PM
T: Little Movers | 11 AM
W: Toddler Sing-along | 11 AM
Magic Show by Pete and Chris | 2 PM
Th: Crafting in the Summer | 2 PM
F: No Programs
S: Kids Movie: Disney’s Luca | 2:30 PM

Teen (13-18):
Su: No Programs
M: DIY Drum Beats | 4 PM
T: Filmmaking Fundamentals | 2 PM
Open Sewing Lab | 4 PM
Chess | 4 PM
W: Filmmaking Fundamentals | 2 PM
Crochet Corner | 4 PM
Th: Filmmaking Fundamentals | 2 PM
F: Filmmaking Fundamentals | 2 PM
S: No Programs

Adult (18+):
Su: No Programs
M: Citizenship Class | 10:30 AM
T: Chess Club | 4 PM
Open Writer’s Block | 5:30 PM
W: English for Everyday LIfe | 10:30 AM
Th: English Conversation Classes | 2 PM
Knitting and Crochet Circle | 5 PM
We the People: Community Recording | 5 PM
F: No Programs
S: It’s All About Crochet | 1 PM
Literary Lovers Book Bash | 2 PM

Techconnect (Adult 18+):
Su: No Programs
M: No Programs
T: Learn to Draw with Procreate Part 1| 10:30 AM
Open Lab | 12 PM
Learn to Draw with Procreate Part 2 | 2:30 PM
W: Learn to Draw with Procreate Part 3 | 10:30 AM
Open Lab | 12 PM
Procreate Workshop: Create a Brush | 2:30 PM
Th: Figma Workshop: Responsive Design | 10:30 AM
Open Lab | 12 PM
F: No Programs
S: No Programs

August 21st is ’s Birthday! This famous stuffed bear didn't start as a story, but as a beloved gift from author A.A. M...
08/21/2026

August 21st is ’s Birthday!

This famous stuffed bear didn't start as a story, but as a beloved gift from author A.A. Milne to his son, Christopher Robin Milne. Pooh was later joined by other stuffed animals that became the inspiration for the many short stories Milne wrote in 1926.

Part of ’s collection since 1987, you can visit Winnie the Pooh and friends at the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building!

Earlier this year, Roo was finally reunited with his mom Kanga and fellow stuffed friends after Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom gifted a replica to the Library during her state visit to New York City!

Borrow media related to Winnie the Pooh like the DVDS, the original stories by A.A. Milne, or FINDING WINNIE by Lindsay Mattick & , and much more at , your local branch, or local library!

August is ! The fat acceptance movement started in 1969 when fat activists gathered in Central Park to protest anti-fat...
08/17/2026

August is ! The fat acceptance movement started in 1969 when fat activists gathered in Central Park to protest anti-fat bias. began in 1972 to combat size-based discrimination. The first Fat Liberation Month happened in August, 2021. Fat individuals face discrimination and disparities in health care, clothing access, job security, and much more. Here, the word “fat” is used as a neutral descriptor & as a way to reclaim and destigmatize it. Fat liberation is about ensuring that all bodies, especially the most marginalized, are treated with dignity and respect.

Picture Book

BODIES ARE COOL by - A body diverse celebration featuring people from different ethnicities, backgrounds, genders, body shapes, & disability statues enjoying their communities.

B IS FOR BELLIES by & - An alphabet book about bodies that affirms kindness and respect for all bodies.

Middle Grade

CHUNKY by - After being pushed by his parents to join a sport to lose weight, Hudi finds solace in two things: trying comedy and his imaginary friend Chunky.

BARELY FLOATING by - Twelve-year-old Natalia, who is fat and Latina, joins a synchronized swimming team against her parents’ wishes.

Teen

RECOMMENDED READING by - When a grand profession of love goes terribly wrong, fat, q***r teen Bobby’s plans for his last summer before college get redirected as a fallback job at a struggling bookstore and a new-in-town love interest enter his life.

THE SELF-LOVE REVOLUTION : RADICAL BODY POSITIVITY FOR GIRLS OF COLOR by - Dissect and deconstruct the social narratives that cause girls shame about their bodies, including journal prompts for self-reflection.

Adult

“YOU JUST NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT” AND 19 OTHER MYTHS ABOUT FAT PEOPLE by - Aubrey Gordon tackles popular, pervasive myths about fat people including the obesity epidemic, fat people being unhealthy, BMI, & more.

XENI: A MARRIAGE OF INCONVENIENCE by - After the death of her singer aunt, Xeni finds out that if she wants to inherit her aunt’s fortune she has to marry a Scotsman!

, we have great programs for people of all ages at ! Be sure to check them out during library hours. For a full list o...
08/16/2026

, we have great programs for people of all ages at ! Be sure to check them out during library hours. For a full list of all upcoming programs, check out nypl.org/parkchester!

Teens (13-18) interested in creating your own films? Join us for a special two-week Filmmaking Fundamentals bootcamp with our Teen Tech Mentor! No experience necessary starting on August 18th at 2 PM!

Children (0-12):
Su: No Programs
M: Tech & Tinker | 2 PM
T: Little Movers | 11 AM
W: Toddler Sing-along | 11 AM
Crafting in the Summer | 2 PM
Th: Summer @ the Library | 2 PM
F: Fun & Feuds | 3 PM
S: S.T.E.A.M. | 2:30 PM

Teen (13-18):
Su: No Programs
M: Studio Access Workshop | 4 PM
T: Filmmaking Fundamentals | 2 PM
Chess | 4 PM
W: Filmmaking Fundamentals | 2 PM
Paint & Snack | 4 PM
Th: Filmmaking Fundamentals | 2 PM
Manga Club | 4 PM
F: Filmmaking Fundamentals | 2 PM
S: Sewing Saturdays | 2 PM

Adult (18+):
Su: Adult Open Lab | 2 PM
M: Learn NYPL Apps 101 | 5 PM
T: Chess Club | 4 PM
W: English for Everyday LIfe | 10:30 AM
Therapeutic Arts | 3:30 PM
Th: English Conversation Classes | 2 PM
F: Advanced Microsoft Word | 10:30 AM
S: Basic English Writing for Everyday Life | 10:30AM
It’s All About Crochet | 1 PM

Techconnect (Adult 18+):
Su: Open Lab | 2 PM
M: No Programs
T: No Programs
W: File Management Basics | 10:30 AM
Open Lab | 12 PM
Advanced Email | 2:30 PM
Th: Intro to UI & UX Design with Figma | 10:30 AM
Open Lab | 12 PM
Create a Website with Google Sites | 2:30 PM
F: Advanced Microsoft Word | 10:30 AM
S: No Programs

Harlem Week (August 1 - August 16) celebrates one of NYC’s most iconic neighborhoods: Harlem! Named for the Dutch city o...
08/13/2026

Harlem Week (August 1 - August 16) celebrates one of NYC’s most iconic neighborhoods: Harlem! Named for the Dutch city of Haarlem, the Manhattan neighborhood of Harlem is ancestral home of the Lenape people and was later settled by Dutch and British colonists in the 1600 through 1700s. Harlem was first a home for Jewish and Italian immigrants. During the Great Migration, Black Americans began to migrate to Harlem, turning it into an epicenter for Black American culture. While Harlem continues to be a center of Black American life and culture, it is currently threatened by gentrification.

Harlem is home to the , the Studio Museum, El Museo del Barrio, Central Park and other NYC landmarks! Be sure to explore Harlem by visiting locations located in this historic neighborhood and exploring our list of Harlem-themed books below!

Picture Book

H IS FOR HARLEM by & - An alphabetical celebration of the cultural landmarks and historical figures of the quintessential New York neighborhood of Harlem, Manhattan.

Middle Grade

MY LIFE AS AN ICE CREAM SANDWICH by - In summer 1984, Ebony-Grace is sent from Alabama to live with her father in Harlem as her mother assists her grandfather. Culture shock is compounded by her unique mind as she struggles to make friends with her thoughts on outer space while other kids form cliques and play Double Dutch.

Teen

SWANS OF HARLEM (ADAPTED FOR YOUNG ADULTS) by - A for Teens of 2025! Follow the lives of five pivotal Black ballerinas: Lydia Abarca, Gayle McKinney-Griffith, Sheila Rohan, Marcia Sells, and Karlya Shelton; and their teacher and founder of Dance Theater of Harlem, the enigmatic Arthur Mitchell.

Adult

HARLEM RHAPSODY by - Follow Jessy Redmon Fauset, the literary editor of NAACP’s magazine “The Crisis, the young literary talents she mentors, and her complex relationship with founder and editor W.E.B. Du Bois during the Harlem Renaissance.

Address

1985 Westchester Avenue (At Pugsley Ave)
The Bronx, NY
10462

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+17188297830

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