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 whe

elchairs, 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

Hey Teens! Come lets celebrate Banned Books Week and share your thoughts about Books and Reading! : October 5-11 📖📚
10/10/2025

Hey Teens!
Come lets celebrate Banned Books Week and share your thoughts about Books and Reading! : October 5-11 📖📚

Every Monday at 3:30PM, Teens and Adults meet and talk about favorite authors/tittle, while we learn to Crochet!🤩
10/10/2025

Every Monday at 3:30PM, Teens and Adults meet and talk about favorite authors/tittle, while we learn to Crochet!🤩

Fun and engaging time with Morrisania Library Teens Back To School Screen Printing Event!
09/29/2025

Fun and engaging time with Morrisania Library Teens Back To School Screen Printing Event!

We had an amazing time during our Wind Down with the Young Adult Staff program! A fun painting session, Box Breathing Ex...
03/29/2025

We had an amazing time during our Wind Down with the Young Adult Staff program! A fun painting session, Box Breathing Exercises and some tips on Self-care with our Morrisania Teens.

Save The Dates!
02/18/2025

Save The Dates!

02/11/2025
Morrisania Library Teens' Black History Month Display
02/11/2025

Morrisania Library Teens' Black History Month Display

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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

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+17185899268

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