West Farms Library

Please note that West Farms Library is temporarily closed to support improvements to the building. The branch is expected to reopen in the summer.

During this temporary closure, patrons are encouraged to use the following nearby branches:

• Belmont Library (610 East 186th Street) ♿
• Tremont Library (1866 Washington Avenue) ♿

All items on hold at West Farms Library after Monday, March 4 will be available for pickup at Belmont Library. You may select an alternative location for holds pick-up via your NYPL account.

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.

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.

Beginning as a sub-branch of The New York Public Library in 1929, West Farms Library remains a pillar of the community.  Serving a diverse Latinx and African-American population at its Honeywell Avenue location since 1954, West Farms Library remains a community hub at the epicenter of the South Bronx.

Within the expansive children's floor on the upper level, Online Storytime is held weekly for families - featuring unique rocking chair interactive sing-alongs.  An adult and teen space is shared on the first level, which remains home to beginner and intermediate ESOL classes held weekly.  Two meeting rooms equipped with a projector and 75-inch television, ADA accessible elevator and entrances,  and centralized air-conditioning are also featured to provide accessibility and comfort to library-goers. 

West Farms Library remains committed to providing diverse and inclusive programming and services.   Frequently partnering with community-based organizations such as VIP Services, Community Board 6, Cardinal McCloskey Day Care, and Phipps Neighborhoods, the West Farms library provides informative community information supporting local initiatives.  Located nearby, the Bronx Zoo and Botanical Gardens are a short walk away - providing a fully immersive South Bronx experience.