NYPL Van Cortlandt Public Library

NYPL Van Cortlandt Public Library Welcome to the Van Cortlandt Library! The branch's origins date back to the 1930s when it was housed in a small apartment.

The Van Cortlandt branch of The New York Public Library is situated near the Jerome Park Reservoir and historic Van Cortlandt Park. Both the park and the branch owe their names to the early 18th-century New York mayor, Jacobus Van Cortlandt, whose family owned large tracts of land in the area. The library expanded and moved across the street in 1969, where it remained for 50 years. In 2019, the Va

n Cortlandt Library relocated to its current site at 3882 Cannon Place—a two-story, 5,800-square-foot building, more than twice the size of its former location—that offers a wide range of resources and services for the community. The branch has an adult reading room, separate community room, children's room, young adult room and hosts on-site programs, classes and workshops for all ages. The branch also contains a small collection of Russian and Spanish language books for all ages, and features an excellent paperback collection with a selection of genre fiction, such as mystery, romance, and science fiction. Van Cortlandt is fully accessible to people who use wheelchairs.

Some Lego excellence for your feed! Brought to you by our innovative little patrons who attend our weekly STEM programs ...
02/17/2026

Some Lego excellence for your feed! Brought to you by our innovative little patrons who attend our weekly STEM programs 🧠📚🧑‍🧑‍🧒

02/17/2026

While we wait for spring, don’t forget to enjoy the little flurries while they’re still here!

Check out our new Trending Now shelf when you enter the library! We’ve got all your needs!!
02/06/2026

Check out our new Trending Now shelf when you enter the library! We’ve got all your needs!!

Life is busy. Your budget should work with you—not against you. ✨Learn how to track spending, reduce financial stress, a...
01/29/2026

Life is busy. Your budget should work with you—not against you. ✨
Learn how to track spending, reduce financial stress, and create a budget that actually fits your real life.

🗓 Sat. Jan 31 | 11AM–12PM
💻 Free virtual workshop
📍 Hosted by Van Cortlandt Library

🔗 Register now at nypl.org/events

Keep yourself cozy this winter by checking out a good book! We’ve got some excellent new releases in our teen room - get...
01/14/2026

Keep yourself cozy this winter by checking out a good book! We’ve got some excellent new releases in our teen room - get them while they’re still available!

Interviews don’t have to feel like interrogations.Join me for Interview Mindset Reset—a free, one-hour virtual workshop ...
01/13/2026

Interviews don’t have to feel like interrogations.
Join me for Interview Mindset Reset—a free, one-hour virtual workshop focused on confidence, clarity, and the psychology behind strong interview performance.

📅 Saturday, January 17 | 11AM–12PM
🔗 Register at nypl.org/events

01/09/2026

Too cold to play sports outside? Then join us every other Wednesday for games on the Wii! Good luck beating our talented regulars!!

Excited for our next book club meeting? Then pick up a copy of Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller here at the Van Cortl...
01/08/2026

Excited for our next book club meeting? Then pick up a copy of Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller here at the Van Cortlandt Library! Make sure you’re ready to discuss by February 28th at 11am!

Your resume tells a story. This workshop helps you make sure it’s the right one.Join us for Resume Psychology, a free vi...
12/29/2025

Your resume tells a story. This workshop helps you make sure it’s the right one.

Join us for Resume Psychology, a free virtual session exploring how hiring managers actually read resumes and what subtle choices influence their decisions.

🗓 Saturday, January 3
⏰ 11AM–12PM
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register at nypl.org/events

Discover the stories our community can’t stop talking about 📚✨This month’s Van Cortlandt Library Staff Picks highlight t...
12/11/2025

Discover the stories our community can’t stop talking about 📚✨
This month’s Van Cortlandt Library Staff Picks highlight the power, grit, and heart of Urban Fiction—a genre that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.
Stop by the branch and check one out today!

Address

3882 Cannon Place
The Bronx, NY
10463

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17185435150

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