Pelham Bay Branch
🏢 New York Public Library — The Bronx, New York
Pelham Bay Branch
Born out of community advocacy in 1976, the Pelham Bay Branch serves one of the Bronx's safest and most diverse neighborhoods from a spacious corner brick building, offering programs for every generation just minutes from the borough's largest park.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 3060 Middletown Road, The Bronx, NY 10461
Phone: 7187926744
Website: nypl.org
📖 About Pelham Bay Branch
The Pelham Bay Branch opened in 1976 after sustained efforts by local community leaders who campaigned to bring library service to the Pelham Bay and Country Club sections of the Bronx. The branch occupies a spacious one-story brick building on the corner of Middletown Road and Jarvis Avenue, fully accessible and equipped with energy-efficient infrastructure as part of NYPL's sustainability commitments. It serves a large and diverse community in one of the borough's most desirable residential areas — a middle-class neighborhood with longstanding Italian American and Greek communities — located near the sweeping green spaces of Pelham Bay Park, New York City's largest park.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Opened 1976 following grassroots community advocacy
- Corner brick building at Middletown Road and Jarvis Avenue, fully accessible
- Serves the diverse Pelham Bay and Country Club neighborhoods
- Programs for all ages: STEAM for kids, manga and anime clubs for teens, movie matinees and book discussions for adults
- STEAM Discovery Kits available for borrowing; energy-efficient infrastructure
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What youth programs does the Pelham Bay Branch offer?
The Pelham Bay Branch offers STEAM activities, lapsit storytimes, and playdates for young children, while teens can join manga and anime clubs as well as art programs. STEAM Discovery Kits — covering robotics, coding, and engineering — are also available to borrow.
Is the Pelham Bay Library close to Pelham Bay Park?
Yes — the Pelham Bay Branch is located in the northeastern Bronx near Pelham Bay Park, New York City's largest park at over 2,700 acres. It's a convenient stop for families exploring the park, the Orchard Beach area, or the nearby Country Club neighborhood.
Does Pelham Bay Library charge late fines?
No — like all NYPL branches, the Pelham Bay Branch does not charge late fines on borrowed materials. You can keep items as long as you need them without accruing fees, though items in high demand can be renewed or recalled by other patrons.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.