New Rochelle Public Library

New Rochelle residents and property owners are eligible for a library card. If you do not live in Westchester, but attend a New Rochelle school or are employed by a New Rochelle business, you are eligible to apply for a New Rochelle Public Library card. Young children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with photo ID, and be able to hold a pen and write their names legibly. Students in middle school and high school may apply for a card on their own with current school schedule or school ID. Bring photo ID with proof of current New Rochelle residency to the library Registration Desk. Residents may use a driver’s license, New York State ID, or photo ID from a consulate or embassy. Otherwise, you may bring in photo ID and two of the following to prove residency: property tax bill, utility bill, receipt or lease, recently cancelled mail sent to your name & current New Rochelle address, or documentation of employment in New Rochelle. Full info here: http://nrpl.org/how-do-i/

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Hi Theresa - Unfortunately we do not currently offer Google Classroom classes in our technology lab. The library has several different classes of varying topics in computer/internet use and technology. We will review this request and consider adding it to our offerings in the future!

Yes! Patrons, visitors and guests can connect their devices to the "New Rochelle Library" WiFi network.

At the moment, virtual classes are being offered by Westchester Community College. You can visit the following link: https://nrpl.org/research-and-learning/esl-classes/ Thanks!

Hello Christine - We currently do not have plans to resume all day hours however we will update our website and social media when the decision is made. We are following State guidelines which informs our current (and future) schedule. Thanks!

Hello Ali, The ESL classes offered at the Library are through the English Language Institute at Westchester Community College. WCC handles everything including the registration process, payment, etc. You can find more information (how to register, how much the course costs and more) on the ESL courses page on the WCC website:  http://www.sunywcc.edu/continuing-ed/esl/

Hello Yuki, Yes! The Friends of NRPL organization accepts donations of books in good condition, CDs, DVDs, audio-tapes, puzzles, and games. If possible, deliveries to the Library should be made between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Please call ahead so that the volunteers can be prepared to accept the donation, (914) 813-3705. Small donations may be left in the bins in the lobby. Donations should not be brought in trash bags, as the materials get damaged. Please do not leave boxes so heavy that the volunteers can’t lift them. The Friends can not accept damaged books or out of date textbooks. Thanks!

Hello Raffaella, NRPL has a Story Time program for 19 month olds. At the main Library, Toddler Time is on Tuesdays at 11 am and Bilingual Story Time is on Wednesday’s at 11 am. Toddler Time is held at HCL on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. For more info, check our online calendar: https://ny.evanced.info/nrpl/lib/eventcalendar.asp?df=calendar&libnum=999

What kind of donation?

There is a parking lot, but you have to pay. Also only water is allowed in the library, but people sneak in food and beverages.

Hello Pam, New Rochelle Public Library was never called Holly Drive Library and there has never been a Holly Drive Library in New Rochelle. If you have more local history questions, please contact us through the form on our website here: http://nrpl.org/about/contact-us/ and we will get the information to you. Thanks!

Hello Carla, The Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library organization accepts donations of books in good condition, CDs, DVDs, audio-tapes, puzzles, and games. If possible, deliveries to the Library should be made between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Please call ahead so that the volunteers can be prepared to accept the donation, (914) 813-3705. Small donations may be left in the bins in the lobby. Please be considerate of the volunteers who handle the books for the Friends’ Book Sales and Book Store! Donations should not be brought in trash bags, as the materials get damaged. Please do not leave boxes so heavy that the volunteers can’t lift them. The Friends can not accept damaged books or out of date textbooks. Thanks!