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Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library

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This one-story facility houses adult, teen, and children's collections, as well as extensive World Languages collections.

Programs and classes for people of all ages are offered daily in the glass-enclosed community room. The Pelham Parkway-Van Nest branch of The New York Public Library is a modern building with a distinctive facade. It is located around the corner from the busy shopping district on Lydig Avenue. This one-story facility houses adult, teen, and children's collections, as well as extensive World Languages collections, featuring books in Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and many other languages.

10/29/2026

Today's is "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston!

Amari knows that her brother is alive somewhere. And she has his magical briefcase and invitation to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs to prove it! She just needs to muster inner magical might, survive squads of smug spellcasters, and understand that there is more than meets magical eyes, all before summer vacation ends!

You can find this magical, action-packed story at in-branch locations, and it's also available in Large Print format and online as a digital read or as an audiobook through the Libby app!

10/27/2026

Until October 31st, enjoy instant access to titles from our Best New Horror List of 2026! These titles were selected from a team of expert Horror committee members, for anyone looking for fresh new horror titles to enjoy or for those wanting to explore a new genre!

Check out the list at the link in our bio!

10/15/2026

Today's is "The Wilderness" by Angela Flournoy!

Adulthood is a long period of uncertainty and surprises, of unexpected and precious moments that are filled with special people that come and go. Follow along the lives of Desiree, January, Monique, Nakia, and Danielle as they experience the highs and lows of new cities, new jobs, new relationships, and motherhood. Best for readers that enjoy character driven and non-linear plotlines.

This novel is available at branch locations and is available digitally for checkout through the Libby app!

10/12/2026

October 12th is Indigenous People's Day - celebrate the history and legacy of Indigenous communities by checking out our selection of books written by Indigenous authors! Today isn’t just a day of remembrance—it’s about a lifetime of recognition and respect.

All titles are available for checkout with your library card!

10/05/2026

🚨Holiday Closure Announcement!🚨

Please note that all NYPL locations will be closed on Monday, October 12th in observance of Italian American Heritage Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day. All branches will reopen on Tuesday, October 13th.

10/04/2026

October 4th marks the start of ! Through October 10th, NYPL cardholders can instantly borrow a selection of banned and challenged e-books for all ages. Select titles are also available as audiobooks!

You can also look forward to a number of events and programs happening at branches across the city, so click on the link in our bio or check out the events page on the NYPL website to learn more!

10/01/2026

Today's is "Grounded For All Eternity" by Darcy Marks!

Life under lockdown is quite the bummer, just ask Malachi. His school break is ruined when a soul escapes Hell, which means his parents are working around the clock to find them and bring them back! All the while, he’s stuck with the oldest person ever as a babysitter! When he and his friends sneak out to regain some fun and freedom, Mal finds himself in a strange new realm! He can’t fly anymore and there are people in costumes begging for candy! Supposedly this strange new world has a reputation of being inhabited by witches long ago! Can Mal find his friends and make his way back home before his parents find out he’s missing?! Cause being grounded when your immortal can last an eternity!

This pick is available for checkout at in-branch locations with your library card!

09/29/2026

Read in silence, together! Join us at Clason's Point Library on Monday, October 5th from 5 - 6PM for a silent reading hour. Spend 30 minutes reading, followed by a discussion about what we've read and what we like (or don't like!) about our books. You can bring a book of your choosing, or you can browse through a selection of titles in honor of Banned Books Week.

Leave with new titles to add to your To-Be-Read List, and feel a sense of community with other bookish lovers!

No registration required.

09/25/2026

Fall into the new season with these magical and fantastical picks! All are available at in-branch locations for checkout with your library cards. Some are also available for checkout digitally through the Libby app.

09/25/2026

Stop by Clason's Point Library on Thursday, October 1st, 2026 from 4 - 5PM for an hour of language learning using Mango Languages, a free database where you can learn over 70 different languages! In celebration of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we will be practicing how to learn Spanish.

No registration required, just bring your enthusiasm!

Address

2147 Barnes Avenue (Near Pelham Pkwy South)
The Bronx, NY
10462

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Website

https://www.nypl.org/locations/pelham-parkway-van-nest, https://linktr.ee/pelhamparkwayvn

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