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Throg's Neck Branch Information

Branch History

The Throg's Neck Branch of The New York Public Library, located at the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway Extension, was opened in September 1974. Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs, the one-floor facility houses an adult, young adult, and children's collection. A large mural celebrating "Sesame Street" adorns the north wall of the courtyard adjacent to the children's room. It was painted during the summer of 1977 by a local artist who was assisted by several neighborhood children. Opened to the public since 1954, the branch was originally located in a storefront two blocks west on East Tremont Avenue.

Collections & Services

Book collections for adults, young adults, and children available for borrowing and use in the library
Large print collection
Videos, DVDs, CDs, and books-on-tape
Community Information Service Collection
Personal computers and software for free public use by appointment
Internet access for free public use by appointment

Programs

Special events for all ages, including magic and puppet shows, films, booktalks
Class visits by appointment
Tax assistance for senior citizens

Other Neighborhood Branches

Area Branches	Library Centers
Castle Hill Parkchester Pelham Bay Westchester Square	Bronx Library Center

Community Information

Basic community services are listed below. For other local agencies, see The New York Public Library's Directory of Community Services.

Community Board
Community Board # 10		1990 and 2000 Demographic Statistics
Elected Officials - Local
NYC Council District # 13	NYS Assembly District # 82	NYS Senate District # 34	U.S. Congress District # 7
Fire and Police Departments
Fire: Engine 72 East Tremont Avenue, Cross Bronx Expressway Extension 10465		Police: 45th Precinct 2877 Barkley Avenue 10465 718-822-5411
Local Hospitals: Montefiore Medical Center - Albert Einstein Hospital Division 1825 Eastchester Road 10461 718-904-2000		Westchester Square Medical Center 2475 St. Raymond Avenue 10461 718-430-7300
Parks and Playgrounds: Ferry Point Park Schley, Balcom Avenues
Post Office: Throg's Neck Station 3630 East Tremont Avenue 10465 718-822-0485
Schools: Public (Community School Board Districts list)
Elementary Schools: PS 72 - Dr. William Dorney School (K-5) 2951 Dewey Avenue 10465 718-822-5311 Region 2, District 8		PS 304 - Early Childhood School (K-5) 2750 Lafayette Avenue 10465 718-822-5307 Region 2, District 8
Other Elementary Schools in Region 2, District 8
Intermediate Schools: MS 101X - Police Officer Edward R. Byrne School (6-8) 2750 Lafayette Avenue 10465 718-829-6372 Region 2, District 8		IS 192 - Piagentini-Jones Intermediate School (6-9) 650 Hollywood Avenue 10465 718-822-5317 Region 2, District 8
Other Intermediate Schools in Region 2, District 8 High Schools in Region 2, District 8
Other Schools/Programs: Alternative Programs in the Bronx Charter Schools in the Bronx Special Education Programs in the Bronx
Private/Parochial
Elementary/Intermediate Schools: St. Benedict School (K-8) 1016 Edison Avenue 10465 718-829-9557		St. Frances de Chantal School (Pre K-8) 2962 Harding Avenue 10465 718-892-5359
St. Joseph School for the Deaf (Pre K-8, birth-14 years old) 1000 Hutchinson River Parkway 10465 718-828-9000
High School: Preston High School (Girls) 2780 Schurz Avenue 10465 718-863-9134
Jewish Schools in the Bronx (Lookstein Center for Jewish Education in the Diaspora) Parochial Schools in the Bronx (Archdiocese of New York) Private Schools listing (Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York)