Francis Martin Library

🏢 New York Public Library — The Bronx, New York

Francis Martin Library

Named for the distinguished Bronx jurist Francis Martin (1879–1947) — the first district attorney of Bronx County — this University Heights branch places the children's collection on a bright second floor, giving young readers a sunny retreat above one of the borough's most historic avenues.

📖 About Francis Martin Library

<p>Francis Martin Library honors Francis Martin (1879–1947), a Bronx judge who served as the first district attorney of Bronx County, embedding civic memory into the neighborhood it serves. The branch sits on University Avenue in University Heights, a hillside neighborhood in the west Bronx that took its name from New York University's Bronx campus, established in 1894 — the grounds are now home to Bronx Community College and its landmark Hall of Fame for Great Americans. The two-story facility houses adult, young adult, and reference collections on the ground level, with the children's section occupying a "sunny second floor" that is fully accessible to all visitors.</p>

⭐ What makes this branch special

• Named for Francis Martin (1879–1947), the first district attorney of Bronx County — a civic honor built into the branch's identity
• Children's collection housed on a bright, sunny second floor — a distinctive layout among Bronx NYPL branches
• STEAM Discovery Kits available for borrowing, covering hands-on science and engineering topics
• Teen Lounge with book cover creation workshops and Reading Ambassador programming for teens
• Adult craft classes including pottery and crochet, plus Banned Books Week discussions and community programming

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.