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.

Watch The World Cup At and this Thursday, June 11th | 3PM !Join us as we watch the match between Mexico’s and South...
06/09/2026

Watch The World Cup At and this Thursday, June 11th | 3PM !
Join us as we watch the match between Mexico’s and South Africa’s soccer teams!

Want to catch more games? Check out https://www.nypl.org/summer/2026/watch-world-cup for our scheduled matches.

This NYPL program is not affiliated with FIFA or the NY/NJ Host Committee.

Last month, the Adult Department held an art show with amazing artwork created by patrons! Check them out!Every month,...
06/09/2026

Last month, the Adult Department held an art show with amazing artwork created by patrons! Check them out!

Every month, we host Therapeutic Arts for adults (18+) and other creative offerings. Check out the next Therapeutic Arts program on June 17th at 3:30 PM! Children (5-12) and Teens (13-18) can join us for other creative programs like Painting for Kids on June 13th @ 2:30 or Paint & Snack at 4 PM!

Join us this month as we read THE SUMMER WE BECAME by N.K Jemisin for only at . Enjoy this Sci-fi/ Urban Fantasy book...
06/08/2026

Join us this month as we read THE SUMMER WE BECAME by N.K Jemisin for only at . Enjoy this Sci-fi/ Urban Fantasy book about the city that never sleeps!

Sign up today and get a free copy while supplies last! Want to read the e-book or listen to the book as an audiobook? Download it today on .app using your library card!

Our discussion will be Saturday June 27th at 2 PM.

Check out all the amazing things created by our twice-monthly Knitting and Crochet Circle for Adults (18+) at ! These b...
06/08/2026

Check out all the amazing things created by our twice-monthly Knitting and Crochet Circle for Adults (18+) at ! These blankets were donated to Montefiore! Adults,interested in learning or honing your yarncraft skills this summer? Join us for Knitting and Crochet Circle on Thursday, June 11th & 25th at 5-7:30 PM and for It’s All About Crochet, Saturdays in June from 1-3 PM!

, we have great programs for people of all ages at ! Be sure to check them out during library hours!Teens (13-18) can ...
06/07/2026

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

Teens (13-18) can join us for our final program: Petals & Paint, where they will get to customize and plant their own planters on Monday, June 8 @ 4 PM and celebrate pride with custom buttons on June 11th! Children and Adults can get creative with craft and writing programs all week and all summer long!

Children (0-12):
Su: No Programs
M: No Programs
T: Little Movers | 11 AM
W: Toddler Sing-along | 11AM
Makerspace | 4:30 PM
Th: Crafting in the Summer | 4:30 PM
F: No Programs
S: Painting for Kids | 2:30 PM

Teen (13-18):
Su: No Programs
M: Petals & Paint | 4:30 PM
T: Chess | 4 PM
Open Sewing Lab | 4 PM
W: No Programs
Th: Express Yourself With Pride | 4PM
F: Parkchester Plays | 3 PM
S: Create With Procreate | 2 PM

Adult (18+):
Su: No Programs
M: No Programs
T: Chess Club | 4 PM
Big Summer Writing Workshop | 5:30 PM
W: No Programs
Th: English Conversation Classes | 2 PM
Knitting and Crochet Circle | 5 PM
F: Jewelry Making | 10 AM
S: It’s All About Crochet | 1 PM

Techconnect (Adult 18+):
Su: No Programs
M: Computer Basics | 10:30 AM
Open Lab | 12 PM
Internet Basics | 2:30 PM
T: Microsoft Word for Beginners | 10:30 AM
Open Lab | 12 PM
W: Computer Basics For Older Adults (55+) | 10:30 AM
Tech Help for Older Adults (55+) | 12 PM
Th: Learn to Draw with Procreate Part 1 | 10:30 AM
Open Lab | 12 PM
Learn to Draw with Procreate Part 2 | 2:30 PM
F: No Programs
S: No Programs

presents the Writing Workshops. All prompts are inspired by THE CITY WE BECAME by N.K. Jemisin. Join us on Tuesdays ...
06/01/2026

presents the Writing Workshops. All prompts are inspired by THE CITY WE BECAME by N.K. Jemisin. Join us on Tuesdays in June from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Writing prompts:

Week 1: Character Study
Tuesday, June 2nd | 5:30PM
Participants create a character inspired by their borough or neighborhood. What would the Bronx sound like? Dress like? Fear? Protect? Great for character-building exercises.

Week 2: Flash Fiction
Tuesday, June 9th | 5:30PM
Choose the most compelling characters from your character study exercise and write a short scene featuring at least two characters. Build an environment around them, give the reader visuals to hang onto. Where are they? Why are they there? Is this a first-time meeting, or do these characters have history? Focus on their assigned character traits, get into their heads, and create a conversation.

Week 3: Short Memoir
Tuesday, June 16th | 5:30PM
Recall a memory or experience that feels quintessentially New York to you, something that could not have happened anywhere else. Give the reader the context, the year, describe the people, and set the scene. What about this story feels so specific to the city in which you live?

Week 4: Ode V.S. Elegy (Poetry)
Tuesday, June 23rd | 5:30PM
Think about how you are feeling at this moment about New York City. Nostalgic? Hope? A mix of both? Explore these feelings by writing either an elegy or an ode.

Happy June! Summer is almost here, which means , special summer-themed programs for all ages and more! Adults (18+) can...
05/31/2026

Happy June! Summer is almost here, which means , special summer-themed programs for all ages and more! Adults (18+) can join us for special creative writing programs themed after the Big Summer Read: THE CITY WE BECAME by N.K. Jemison! Teens (13-18) can join us for a special Musical Jeopardy and have a chance to win prizes on Monday, June 1st at 4:30!

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

Children (0-12):
Su: No Programs
M: Crafty Creators | 4:30 PM
T: Little Movers | 11 AM
W: Toddler Sing-along | 11 AM
Th: Crafting in the Summer | 4:30 PM
F: Fun & Feuds | 3 PM
S: Undersea Craft | 2:30 PM

Teen (13-18):
Su: No Programs
M: Musical Jeopardy | 4:30 PM
T: Chess | 4 PM
W: Teen Advisory Group | 4:30 PM
Th: Teen Slime | 4 PM
F: Parkchester Plays | 3 PM
S: Sewing Saturdays | 2 PM

Adult (18+):
Su: No Programs
M: No Programs
T: Chess Club | 4 PM
Big Summer Writing Workshop | 5:30 PM
W: English for Everyday Life
Therapeutic Arts | 3:30 PM
Th: English Conversation Class | 2 PM
Literary Lovers Open Book Club | 5 PM
F: No Programs
S: It’s All About Crochet | 1 PM

share more book recommendations for month, including several titles on the for Teens 2025 list! TALL WATER by S....
05/27/2026

share more book recommendations for month, including several titles on the for Teens 2025 list!

TALL WATER by S.J Sindu and - An intriguing coming of age graphic novel about family, and survival. Set during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the Sri Lankan civil war, it follows a teen girl’s journey to reconnect with her estranged mother all while discovering her own identity.

THE INVISIBLE WILD by - A YA fantasy rooted in Hawaiian folklore, following a teen girl who reconnects with the spirit world to protect sacred land, uncover her identity, and fight for the stories at risk of being erased from the world.

FIRST LOVE LANGUAGE by - Moving to Utah as a non-Mormon isn't the biggest reason why Catie feels left out—it's because she's a biracial adoptee reconnecting with her Taiwanese heritage. One of the best ways is language, so it makes sense to date her cute coworker in exchange for Chinese lessons... right?

AFTER THE SHOT DROPS by - Two best friends are tested when one of them transfers to a prestigious, well-known basketball school. This forces both teens to confront questions about ambition, community, and the difficult sacrifices people make to survive.

49 DAYS by - Kit wakes up alone on a beach, knowing she needs to begin a journey. Meanwhile, her family spends 49 days struggling through their grief.This graphic novel blends grief, family, and Korean cultural traditions.
THE KARMA MAP by - A romantic coming-of-age novel about self-discovery, family expectations, and second chances. During a road trip through India, a young woman reconnects with her roots through navigating love, and the pressure to follow a path determined by others.

Happy Eid or Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate! Eid al-Adha is also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice.” This day honors I...
05/27/2026

Happy Eid or Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate! Eid al-Adha is also known as the “Feast of Sacrifice.” This day honors Ibrahim’s (Abrabam) attempted sacrifice of his son, and is celebrated the day after Hajj. Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. This day involves communal prayer and celebrating with family and community! The holiday’s date moves up every year due to the Islamic Lunar Calendar.

Learn more about this holiday and read books by Muslim authors by checking out this book list! You can find these books and more at , your local branch, or local library!

Children

EID AL-ADHA WITH YASMIN by & - Learn with Yasmin about the meaning of Eid Al-Adha! Yasmin wonders if she must sacrifice her new Eid outfit on a day all about sacrifice.

Middle Grade

HAMRA AND THE JUNGLE OF MEMORIES by .alkaf - In this retelling of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, Hamra enters the forest by her house and ignores the most important rules: Always ask permission to enter and never take anything.

Teen

MY PERFECT FAMILY - Leena, who grew up with her young, single mother, has always longed for a big family. When Tariq, the grandfather she didn’t know about, ends up in the ER, Leena might finally get the family she’s always wanted… but only if she’s willing to pay the price.

Adult

UNASHAMED: MUSINGS OF A FAT, BLACK MUSLIM by - Fashion blogger, model and activist Leah Vernon lives at the nexus of being fat, Black, and Muslim. This memoir follows how these things have impacted her life.

’s share their recommendations for authors for ! You can find these books and more at , your local branch or teen ...
05/26/2026

’s share their recommendations for authors for ! You can find these books and more at , your local branch or teen center, or your local library!

is the award-winning author behind books like LAST NIGHT AT THE TELEGRAPH CLUB and A LINE IN THE DARK. She is known for writing powerful YA stories that are about identity, love, and belonging. Her novels combine emotion, history, and representation in ways that have inspired teen readers.

is an award-winning author of BOXERS AND SAINTS and DRAGON HOOPS. His work explores family, identity, and the Asian American experience through graphic novels. His books have helped bring Asian American experiences into libraries and classrooms around the world.

is a YA fantasy and horror author of THE EMPRESS OF TIME and THE SCARLET ALCHEMIST. She is known for mixing fantasy, horror, and Asian mythology into remarkable stories. Her writing keeps teen readers on the edge of their seats and turning pages.

is a best-selling fantasy writer of THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS and IMMORTAL LONGINGS, celebrated for her dramatic storytelling, world-building, and unforgettable characters. Her work has become a favorite among young adults worldwide.

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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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