Allerton Library
🏢 New York Public Library — The Bronx, New York
Allerton Library
Opened January 20, 1959, the Allerton Library serves the diverse East Bronx neighborhood named for early settler Daniel Allerton — and its Multimedia Studio, with green screen, audio production, and podcast stations, makes it a creative hub unlike most branches in the borough.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 2740 Barnes Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10467
Phone: 7188814240
Website: nypl.org
📖 About Allerton Library
The Allerton Library has anchored the multiethnic Allerton neighborhood of the East Bronx since it opened on January 20, 1959. The three-level building places adult, reference, and young adult collections on the first floor, a dedicated children's room and story hour space on the second, and a 50-seat auditorium in the basement used for community programming. Allerton is one of the few NYPL branches to house a full Multimedia Studio offering audio production, podcasting, video recording, and green screen capabilities available to cardholders.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Allerton Multimedia Studio with audio production, podcasting, video stations, and green screen
- Teen Center featuring a 3D printer, work tables, art materials, and digital resources
- 50-seat basement auditorium for screenings, workshops, and community events
- STEAM Discovery Kits (robotics, coding, engineering) available for home borrowing
- NYPL After School program offering homework help and tutoring for ages 6–12
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Allerton Library have a recording studio or podcasting equipment I can use?
Yes. The Allerton Multimedia Studio offers state-of-the-art audio production and podcasting stations, video recording equipment, and green screen capabilities — all free to use with a library card. Check nypl.org/locations/allerton for current booking details.
Is there an after-school program for kids at Allerton Library?
Yes. NYPL After School at Allerton provides homework help and tutoring for elementary-aged children (ages 6–12), along with storytimes, film screenings, and STEAM activities on a regular schedule.
What trains serve the Allerton Library?
The library is in the Allerton section of the East Bronx, served by the IRT White Plains Road Line (2 and 5 trains) with stops nearby, plus multiple Bx bus routes connecting to the surrounding neighborhood.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.