35 libraries for kids in the Bronx, 35 free. Story times, lapsits, kids rooms. Includes Allerton Library and Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center.
Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. An Allerton branch with a children's area and teen programming that includes the Teens 360° initiative.
The children's area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. In the heart of Arthur Avenue's Little Italy, the branch pairs a children's room with the Enrico Fermi Cultural Center's Italian heritage collection.
Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL's free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. NYPL's largest Bronx location has a full Children's Center and a separate Teen Zone, making it a major hub for families near Fordham Road.
Little ones can join lapsit and toddler story times that mix songs, rhymes and books, and older kids can borrow books, use computers and get help finding homework resources. The small-town-feeling library of City Island, a nice indoor break during a seaside visit.
The children's area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. Home to a Best Buy Teen Tech Center with a recording studio, photography gear and 3-D printing, plus a children's area for younger kids.
Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL's free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Beyond its children's area, the branch has a teens-only room where adults and little kids are not allowed.
Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. A Hunts Point branch that normally serves many neighborhood kids; it is currently listed as closed.
Little ones can join lapsit and toddler story times that mix songs, rhymes and books, and older kids can borrow books, use computers and get help finding homework resources. A small neighborhood branch near the Jerome Park Reservoir with a cozy children's corner.
The children's area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. A Norwood branch near Williamsbridge Oval park that serves many families from the surrounding apartment blocks.
Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL's free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. A Carnegie-era South Bronx branch where kids gather for stories, homework and computer time.
Little ones can join lapsit and toddler story times that mix songs, rhymes and books, and older kids can borrow books, use computers and get help finding homework resources. The branch moved into a larger new building on Cannon Place with more room for children and a new Teen Center.
The children's area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. Along with a children's area, the branch runs a Teen Center that has hosted weekly video game and craft hours.
Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL's free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. A West Farms branch close to the Bronx Zoo, useful as a rest stop with books after a zoo day.
The children's area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. Its Teen Center offers computers, board games, movie nights, photography, 3-D printing and college-and-career programs, and younger kids have their own space too.
Little ones can join lapsit and toddler story times that mix songs, rhymes and books, and older kids can borrow books, use computers and get help finding homework resources. Located within Co-op City, it is the go-to neighborhood library for the development's many families.
Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. A neighborhood branch in the southeast Bronx where families drop in for picture books, homework time and computers.
The children's area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. A Soundview-area branch that gives local kids a quiet place for reading and after-school work.
Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL's free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. A northeast Bronx branch on Gun Hill Road where families borrow books and kids join library programs.
Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. A neighborhood library at the northern edge of the Bronx serving Edenwald's families.
Little ones can join lapsit and toddler story times that mix songs, rhymes and books, and older kids can borrow books, use computers and get help finding homework resources. A University Heights branch where kids can use computers, read and join after-school activities.
The children's area stocks board books through middle-grade novels, and librarians lead free story times plus seasonal activities like Summer Reading. A modern Kingsbridge branch where kids have a bright space for books, computers and programs.
Kids can pick out picture books, early readers and graphic novels, and the branch runs NYPL's free early-literacy story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. A South Bronx branch that gives Melrose families books, computers and a place for kids after school.
Families come for free story times and sing-alongs for the youngest readers, while school-age kids use the space for reading, computers and homework after class. A neighborhood branch on Morris Park Avenue where young children and school-age kids can read and join programs.
Little ones can join lapsit and toddler story times that mix songs, rhymes and books, and older kids can borrow books, use computers and get help finding homework resources. A historic Morrisania branch that offers local kids a children's room and after-school reading space.
LittleGotham lists 35 libraries for kids in the Bronx.
Yes. 35 of 35 are free to attend, including Allerton Library, Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Bronx Library Center.
35 listings are indoors, such as Allerton Library, Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Bronx Library Center.
Allerton (1), Co-op City (1), Belmont (1).