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Did you know? The Library no longer charges late fines! Find out more and plan your visit.
Please note: Due to new Library policy, e-bikes, e-scooters, and electronic transportation devices are not permitted inside any NYPL location. This does not apply to mobility aids.
Now Open! Teen Center at Parkchester Library
Check out digital resources, tech equipment, art materials, and more at our newly expanded Teen Center. Lead support for Teens 360º is provided by the City of New York. Learn more.
Featured at Parkchester Library
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New! Print Direct from Your Personal Device
Using our simple web portal, you can now select documents to print at Parkchester Library directly from your personal device! Get started! Access our web portal or email us: nyplpk-bw@ewprints.com
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NYPL After School
Join us for NYPL After School, our free drop-in program for kids ages 6–12 that takes place after regular school hours, Monday to Thursday, when school is in session. Get homework help from one of our tutors or Teen Reading Ambassadors, plus reading recommendations, fun activities, and even snacks!
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STEAM Discovery Kits
Build, code, and investigate with NYPL’s amazing STEAM Discovery Kits! Available to borrow from Parkchester Library and select other branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, these kits enable kids and tweens to explore robotics, circuitry, microbiology, engineering, coding, and more using exciting tools, toys, and books at home.
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Get Event Updates for Parkchester Library
Sign up to get updates and information about events and more at your local branch.
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Discover Books with Shelf Help
Don’t know what you're looking for? Try Shelf Help, NYPL’s new personalized book-selection service! Tell us your reading interests and our librarians will pick five books for you and have them sent to your branch for pickup!
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Find Community Support Resources
The Library is here to help our communities to find the resources they need.
For Kids
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Family Storytime
Sunday, December 22 | 2 PM -
STEAM Time w/Magnetic Wonder Tiles
Monday, December 23 | 4:30 PM -
Little Movers Storytime
Tuesday, December 24 | 11 AM
For Teens
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Open Studio Recording!
Monday, December 23 | 3 PM -
College and Career Pathways: Virtual One-on-One Counseling Sessions
Thursday, December 26 | 5:30 PM -
College and Career Pathways: Virtual One-on-One Counseling Sessions
Thursday, December 26 | 6 PM
For Adults
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Citizenship Study Groups
Monday, December 23 | 10:30 AM -
Computer Class: Introduction to YouTube: Create and Launch Your Channel
Thursday, December 26 | 5:30 PM -
Computer Class: Advanced Internet Search
Friday, December 27 | 10:30 AM
24/7 Resources
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E-Books & E-Audiobooks
Explore e-books and e-audiobooks available for free from NYPL—from children's books to bestsellers.
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Additional E-Materials & Databases
Discover bestselling magazines, world newspapers, streaming classical and world music, and more from home with your library card.
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Digital Collections
Search thousands of digitized items, including historic prints, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.
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From Our Blog
Check out explorations on a wide array of topics, programs, and services across the Library.
About the Library
We offer books for all ages, as well as DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. In addition, we have materials in various languages including English, Spanish, Bengali, French, Chinese, Urdu, and Hindi. We also offer English classes for speakers of other languages as well as a TechConnect computer lab, with classes taught in English, and select classes in Spanish and Bengali.
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