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Find Community Support Resources
During these challenging times, the Library is here to help our communities to find the resources they need.
For Kids
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Virtual Family Storytime
Monday, December 23 | 10:15 AM -
Riverdale Family Films: Ratatouille
Monday, December 23 | 2 PM -
Kids STEAM: Storytime STEAM
Monday, December 23 | 3 PM
For Teens
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Cool Down: A Restorative Space for Middle Schoolers
Thursday, December 26 | 3:15 PM
For Adults
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Riverdale Stitchery Circle: An In Person Knit and Crochet Circle
Monday, December 23 | 2 PM -
The Writing Spot (In Person)
Tuesday, December 24 | 11:30 AM -
Riverdale Stitchery Circle: An In Person Knit and Crochet Circle
Monday, December 30 | 2 PM
24/7 Resources
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E-Books & E-Audiobooks
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Additional E-Materials & Databases
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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
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About the Library
The Riverdale Branch of The New York Public Library was built in 1967 at the request of community residents to replace their small local library. It has book collections for adults, young adults, and children, as well as videos, DVDs, CDs, recorded books for borrowing, and a small collection of material in languages other than English, with an emphasis on Russian books.
Learn more about this location Learn about capital construction projects at this location