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Bronx Library Center Fordham

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Bronx Library Center Fordham

The Fordham Library Center of The New York Public Library opened to the public in 1923. Because of the need for expanded reference services for the borough, the Bronx Reference Center was added to the branch in 1931. By the 1950s the library had become overcrowded due to population growth in the area and the success of the Bronx Reference Center. The original building was renovated, and the new and expanded Fordham reopened in 1956. The Fordham Library Center closed its doors in November 2005 to pave the way for the bigger and more beautiful Bronx Library Center, which opened January 17, 2006.
The Bronx Library Center is the largest public library in the Bronx, with extensive collections of print and non-print materials for adults, young adults, and children. The Latino and Puerto Rican Cultural Center is also housed here.

Address

310 East Kingsbridge Road [at Briggs Avenue]
Bronx, NY 10458.

Directions

D,B to Fordham Rd.; follow signs indicating exit to Grand Concourse and 188th St. On Grand Concourse walk north one block to Fordham Rd.; then turn east and walk two blocks (keeping left) to East Kingsbridge Rd. Walk north on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.

1 to 207th St.; change to BX12 bus eastbound to Valentine Avenue/Fordham Rd. (just past the Grand Concourse); walk one block east (keeping left) on Fordham Rd. to East Kingsbridge Rd. Walk north on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.

2 to White Plains Rd. and Pelham Parkway; then take BX12 bus west to Fordham Rd./Grand Concourse. Turn east and walk two blocks (keeping left) on Fordham Rd. to East Kingsbridge Rd. Walk north on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.

4 to Fordham Rd.; walk five blocks east (keeping left) on Fordham Rd. to East Kingsbridge Rd. Walk north on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.

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