2023: Bronx Voted Pelham Bay Library Best Public Library!
Pelham Bay Library
3060 Middletown Rd
(718) 792-6744 – nypl.org/locations/pelham-bay
The Pelham Bay Library is a vital hub for knowledge and community in the Bronx, championing education since its inauguration in 1976, making it the best public library in the Bronx. Embraced by the Pelham Bay and Country Club neighborhoods, this one-story brick sanctuary, located at the corner of Middletown Road and Jarvis Avenue, resonates with the spirit of an engaged community. Its spacious design accommodates diverse collections for adults, young adults, and children, fostering a love for learning. Beyond books, the library hosts community meetings and programs in a dedicated space. Accessibility is paramount, with full wheelchair access ensuring inclusivity. Supported by local leaders, the Pelham Bay Library symbolizes the enduring commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity and community engagement in the Bronx. nypl.org/locations/pelham-bay
2022: Bronx Voted Morris Park Library Best Public Library!
Morris Park Library
985 Morris Park Ave
(718) 931-0636 – www.nypl.org/locations/morris-park
Some say it’s the best branch in the Bronx. Any book in the vast NYPL collection may be ordered for pickup at the Morris Park Library. The site housed in an unassuming building belies what’s inside. Its walls house an extensive collection of titles presided over by a knowledgeable staff, an array of programming, and a comfortable space to share with the local community to enjoy reading, researching, or flexing cerebral muscles. This treasure is one to admire. A multi-purpose community draws a following of all ages. A beautifully designed new toddler room is busy with little learners during storytime or just in with parents to peruse some great books. A midday patron might boast of having a quiet stud space, a place of well-needed solitude while students of all ages go in after school to get homework done or help with their projects. With a library card here kids can access so many varied services from manga to computers, and most books ever published.