NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

French Institute Alliance Française

Manhattan

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) encourages the appreciation of French language and culture and fosters cross-cultural exchange. It offers French classes as well as cultural programming and a lending library at its 1925 Beaux-Arts building on the Upper East Side.

Grand Concourse Branch—New York Public Library

Bronx

Mon - Thurs: 10 am-8 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am-5 pm

Built in 1958, the branch is a two-story facility with adult, young adult and children's collections. A multi-use room is available for community group meetings as well as library programs.



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Haiti Cultural Exchange

Brooklyn

Haiti Cultural Exchange is a nonprofit organization that develops, presents and promotes the cultural expressions of the Haitian people. It raises awareness of social issues and fosters cultural understanding and appreciation through programs in the arts, education and public affairs.

High Bridge Branch—New York Public Library

Bronx

THE HIGH BRIDGE BRANCH IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

In 1975, the original Highbridge branch was demolished and rebuilt, and the library reopened to the public on October 25, 1976. Fully accessible to persons who use wheelchairs, the branch houses adult, young adult and children's collections. A meeting room near the front of the library is available for community group meetings as well as library programs.



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Horticultural Society of New York

Manhattan

The Horticultural Society furthers public knowledge about horticulture and is perhaps best known as sponsor of the New York Flower Show, an annual spring event held at Pier 92 on the Hudson River that features the work of hundreds of amateur and professional gardeners, landscapers and horticulturists.