05/24/2026
Looking for Teen programing? Check out our website for everything we are offering this week for Teens! π¦ at nypl.org/melrose
The Melrose Library, located on the corner of Morris Avenue & 162nd St., is a bustling and active branch located in the South Bronx.
The Melrose Branch of the New York Public Library is the closest branch to Yankee Stadium and the borough's thriving court system. The branch opened its doors on January 16, 1914, and was one of the many libraries built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. The building was designed by Carrere and Hastings. Originally, the simple red-brick structure rose to four stories. The top two floors were removed
05/24/2026
Looking for Teen programing? Check out our website for everything we are offering this week for Teens! π¦ at nypl.org/melrose
05/21/2026
Bronx Week Activity: Graffiti Workshop
05/20/2026
Theatro SEA perfomance at the Melrose Library π¦
Reminder! Anti-Prom is next Friday on May 29th from 6:30PM-9PM. Dance the night away at your library. Register here: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2026/05/29/bronx-anti-prom-2026 π€©
05/18/2026
Some of the projects the teens made using the 3D Printer. A Louis Bag, a cat and a Capybara.
05/17/2026
Teen Painting π¨π On May 20th at 3:30PM
This event will take place in person at Melrose Library. Join us for an afternoon of painting! Create your own masterpiece or collaborate on a larger display, and check out our books on famous painters and techniques. Materials (and snacks) will be provided.
05/15/2026
The book features this month is Before the Fires by Mark D Naison and Bob Gumbs. Join us next week for another chance to talk to other readers about this book!
πWednesday May 20th
π°5PM-6PM
π910 Morris Ave
05/12/2026
Balloon Craft π
05/11/2026
Happy Bronx Week from the Melrose Library! We had the pleasure to host an Author Talk with Dr. Mark D. Naison on his book Before the Fires ππ·
Anti-Prom 2026 will be here at the Melrose Library! Hangout, Dance, Relax at the Melrose Library After Hours. Registration is required and open to teens from 13-17 π·