Tour

Building of the Day: Melrose Library, New York Public Library

Oct 23, 2026

+ Add to Calendar 2026-10-23 12:00:00 2026-10-23 13:00:00 America/New_York Building of the Day: Melrose Library, New York Public Library The transformed NYPL Melrose Library restores and expands this historic 1914 Carnegie branch with a new light-filled third floor and welcoming spaces for children, teens, and adults. Balancing preservation with contemporary design, Mitchell Giurgola Architects revitalized the library into a fully accessible, technology-enhanced community resource that supports education, inclusion, and community life in the Bronx for many decades to come. Architect: Mitchell Giurgola Architects Meeting loca Melrose Library, New York Public Library 910 Morris Ave Bronx NY 10451

Oct 23, 2026

Interior of seating area at Melrose Library

Photo: Albert Vecerka/ESTO.

Friday, 10/23, 12pm - 1pm

Location

Melrose Library, New York Public Library

Price

Attendee: $15

The transformed NYPL Melrose Library restores and expands this historic 1914 Carnegie branch with a new light-filled third floor and welcoming spaces for children, teens, and adults. Balancing preservation with contemporary design, Mitchell Giurgola Architects revitalized the library into a fully accessible, technology-enhanced community resource that supports education, inclusion, and community life in the Bronx for many decades to come.

Architect: Mitchell Giurgola Architects

Meeting location will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the tour.

[Please note: this tour is accessible by wheelchair.]

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This program is organized in conjunction with Archtober. Archtober is a NYC-based platform that promotes the discovery of architecture and design through experiences and content, culminating in a month-long festival every October.

All Archtober sales are final. No refunds available.