Throgs Neck Library

🏢 New York Public Library — The Bronx, New York

Throgs Neck Library

Opened in September 1974 on the southeastern tip of the Bronx peninsula, Throgs Neck Library greets visitors with a large courtyard mural celebrating Sesame Street — a colorful welcome to a branch that has served this waterfront community between the East River and Long Island Sound for over five decades.

📖 About Throgs Neck Library

<p>Throgs Neck Library opened in September 1974 to serve the Throgs Neck peninsula in the southeastern Bronx, a neighborhood whose name traces to English settler John Throckmorton, who arrived in 1642. The area was the site of the Battle of Throgs Neck in October 1776, when British forces under General Howe attempted to outflank General Washington's troops at this strategic passage between the East River and Long Island Sound. The one-floor, fully accessible branch is situated near the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway Extension, and features a distinctive large mural celebrating Sesame Street on the north wall of the courtyard near the children's room — a landmark of its own in the local streetscape.</p>

⭐ What makes this branch special

• Opened September 1974 — a community anchor on the Throgs Neck peninsula for over 50 years
• Large Sesame Street mural on the north courtyard wall near the children's room — a beloved local landmark
• Single-floor, fully accessible layout designed for convenient access for all patrons
• Teen programs including a board game club, craft hours, and gaming sessions
• Adult computer classes and open lab sessions for digital skills and job readiness

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