Tremont Library
🏢 New York Public Library — The Bronx, New York
Tremont Library
Designed by Carrère and Hastings—the same firm behind the New York Public Library's landmark Fifth Avenue flagship—the Tremont Branch has occupied its red-brick Italian Renaissance corner building since 1905, making it one of the oldest continuously operating Carnegie libraries in the Bronx and a rare survivor of the South Bronx's turbulent 20th-century history.
🕑 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: 1866 Washington Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10457
Phone: 7182995177
Website: nypl.org
📖 About Tremont Library
<p>The Tremont Library opened in 1905 as one of 65 New York City branch libraries funded by Scottish-American industrialist Andrew Carnegie and designed by the celebrated architectural firm Carrère and Hastings in the Italian Renaissance style. It stands on the corner of Washington Avenue and East 176th Street, one block south of East Tremont Avenue, in a neighborhood whose name—invented by a 19th-century postmaster from the three nearby hills of Mount Eden, Mount Hope, and Fairmount—is itself a piece of Bronx lore. Today the branch serves a predominantly Dominican and Puerto Rican community and houses a Sound Lab multimedia recording space alongside its historic reading rooms.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Designed by Carrère and Hastings (architects of NYPL's Fifth Avenue Central Library) in the Italian Renaissance style
- One of the original 65 Carnegie-funded NYPL branches, serving South Central Bronx since 1905
- Sound Lab: free multimedia recording space with industry-standard software open to the public
- NYPL After School tutoring for grades 6–12, Monday through Thursday during the school year
- Diverse programming including Chess Club, 3D Printer Design workshops, Manga Monday, and Community Playdate
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tremont Library a historic Carnegie building?
Yes. The branch opened in 1905 as one of 65 New York City libraries built with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie. It was designed by Carrère and Hastings—the same architectural firm that designed the NYPL's iconic Fifth Avenue Central Library—in the Italian Renaissance style, and its distinctive red-brick building remains a neighborhood landmark.
What is the Sound Lab at Tremont Library?
The Sound Lab is a free creative multimedia space at the Tremont branch equipped with industry-standard recording software and audio equipment, available to community members at no charge. It is part of NYPL's broader effort to provide professional creative tools in underserved neighborhoods.
Does Tremont Library offer after-school programs for older teens?
Yes. The NYPL After School program at Tremont runs Monday through Thursday during the school year for students in grades 6 through 12 (ages roughly 11–18), offering free drop-in homework help and tutoring from 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.