Van Cortlandt Branch
🏢 New York Public Library — The Bronx, New York
Van Cortlandt Branch
Named the Arline Schwarzman Building in 2021, the Van Cortlandt Branch has served northwest Bronx from multiple locations since the 1930s and found its permanent home in a bright two-story space near Jerome Park Reservoir in 2019 — with a collection spanning Russian, Spanish, and English for every reader.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 3882 Cannon Place, The Bronx, NY 10463
Phone: 7185435150
Website: nypl.org
📖 About Van Cortlandt Branch
The Van Cortlandt Branch has been a fixture of the Kingsbridge neighborhood in northwest Bronx since the 1930s, operating from several locations before moving in 2019 into its current two-story, 5,800-square-foot building on Cannon Place — three times the size of the beloved but cramped one-room space it replaced. In November 2021, the building was named the Arline Schwarzman Building, honoring a proud Bronx native and longtime Van Cortlandt resident whose lifelong love of reading and learning was kindled at this very branch, and who passed that passion on to her children, including NYPL Trustee Stephen A. Schwarzman. The branch maintains Russian- and Spanish-language collections for all ages alongside an extensive genre paperback selection, and sits within easy reach of the Jerome Park Reservoir and historic Van Cortlandt Park.
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Serving the Kingsbridge community since the 1930s across multiple locations
- Moved to current two-story, 5,800 sq ft building on Cannon Place in 2019
- Named the Arline Schwarzman Building in November 2021
- Russian- and Spanish-language collections for all ages
- Near Jerome Park Reservoir and Van Cortlandt Park; dedicated children's room, teen center, adult reading room, and community room
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Van Cortlandt Branch called the Arline Schwarzman Building?
In November 2021, the branch was named the Arline Schwarzman Building in honor of Arline Schwarzman, a proud Bronx native who grew up in the Van Cortlandt neighborhood and first discovered her love of reading at this branch. She passed that lifelong passion for books to her children, including NYPL Trustee Stephen A. Schwarzman, a generous supporter of the library system.
Does Van Cortlandt Library have books in Russian?
Yes — the Van Cortlandt Branch maintains a collection of Russian-language books for adults, teens, and children, reflecting the northwest Bronx community's diverse linguistic heritage. The branch also carries Spanish-language titles and an extensive genre paperback selection covering mystery, romance, and science fiction.
Is the Van Cortlandt Branch a new building?
The branch has been part of the Kingsbridge community since the 1930s, but moved to its current purpose-built two-story building at 3882 Cannon Place in 2019. At 5,800 square feet, the current facility is significantly larger than its predecessor and includes separate rooms for children, teens, and adults.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.