http://misc.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/rss/branch.xmlBrooklyn Public Library - Branch DetailCopyright 2009. All rights reserved for web application.webservices@brooklynpubliclibrary.orghttp://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=239<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>203 Arlington Ave. at Warwick St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11207</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-277-6105</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Lavonda Shaw</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The Arlington library was originally known as the East Branch and officially opened on November 7, 1906. The Building has been renovated twice, in 1950-52 and in 1980.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>The Arlington Library will be closed today, Friday, June 24.</td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>J Train to Cleveland Street & Fulton Street </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B12 to Jerome Street & Liberty Avenue Q24 to Atlantic Avenue & Warwick Street Q56 to Jamaica Avenue & Jerome Street </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>East on Eastern Pkwy. to Atlantic Ave., right at Atlantic Ave., left at Pennsylvania Ave., right at Fulton St., left on Ashford St., left on Arlington Ave.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=276<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>7223 Ridge Blvd. at 73rd St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11209</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-748-5709</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Xiaoyan Zhou</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Built on its present site in 1896, the Bay Ridge Free Library, first organized in 1880 by the Bay Ridge Reading Club, became a BPL branch in 1901. The spacious, two-story structure opened in 1960. In 2004 it underwent a $2.1 million renovation that included a new roof, new lighting, furniture, shelving and 27 new public access computers.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>R Train to Bay Ridge Avenue & 4th Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B64 to Bay Ridge Avenue & Ridge Blvd. B4 to 76th Street & Ridge Blvd B9 to Bay Ridge Avenue & Ridge Blvd. B70 to 3rd Avenue & 72nd Street </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=971<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>496 Franklin Avenue<br>Brooklyn, NY 11238</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-623-2134</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Site Supervisor: Edith Lewis</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td><p>Bedford Library will close for approximately three months for roof replacement. The library will close at the end of the day, Friday, July 16 and it will reopen on Tuesday, October 12, 1PM.</p> <p>While this work is being completed, Bookmobile service will be provided in front of Bedford Library on Thursdays, beginning July 22, from 11AM-4PM. Weekly service will continue until we reopen.</p> <p>Or you can visit the following nearby learning centers:</p> <ul> <li><A href="/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=938">Central Library Learning Center</a></li> <li><A href="/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=969">Eastern Parkway Learning Center</a></li> </ul></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-3:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-3:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-2:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=149<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>496 Franklin Avenue<br>Brooklyn, NY 11238</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-623-0012</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Nicholas Franklin</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The first library in the Brooklyn Public Library system. It opened in 1897 in the former P.S. 3, a schoolhouse in a cornfield. After two other locations, it moved to its present 1905 Carnegie building.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to high heat and humidity, the Bedford Library will close today, Friday, July 22 at 1 PM.</td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00PM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=150<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>1265 43rd St. at 13th Ave.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11219</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-437-4085</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Sarah Weiss</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>In 1907, the small, independent library that occupied the Edgewood Reformed Chapel for three years became Borough Park Branch. After outgrowing a 13th Avenue site established in 1926, the library moved to its current location in 1955.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00PM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>D to Fort Hamilton Pkwy & New Utrecht Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B11 to 49th Street & 13th Avenue B16 to 43rd Street & 13th Avenue B35 to 39th Street & 13th Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Fort Hamilton Parkway to 12th Ave and go South to 42nd St; turn Left on to 42nd St. then turn Right at 13th Ave and make a right on 43rd St. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=151<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>16 Brighton First Rd. at Brighton Beach Ave.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11235</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-946-2917</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Marina Ayzenberg</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Brighton Beach Library is closed for emergency maintenance and will reopen on Tuesday, June 21. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>B Train to Brighton 5th Street & Brighton Beach Avenue Q Train to Ocean Parkway & Brighton Beach Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B1 to Ocean Parkway & Brighton Beach Avenue B68 to Ocean Parkway & Brighton Beach Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Belt Parkway to exit 7S Ocean Parkway South, four blocks South, left on Brighton Beach Ave., one block East, left on Brighton 1st Rd. Coney Island Ave. to Brighton Beach Ave., eight blocks West to Brighton 1st Rd., left on Brighton 1st Rd.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=117<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>280 Cadman Plaza West at Tillary St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11201</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-623-7100</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Paula Menzies</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>In 1857, the Mercantile Library Association of the City of Brooklyn established a library in this neighborhood, succeeded by the Brooklyn Public Library. In 1991 the Cadman Plaza West building underwent extensive renovations, which added a new auditorium and other space.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>2 Train to Borough Hall at Court Street & Montague Street 3 Train to Borough Hall at Court Street & Montague Street 4 Train to Borough Hall/Court Street at Joralemon Street 5 Train to Borough Hall/Court Street A Train to Jay St/Borough Hall - Fulton Mall C Train to Jay St/Borough Hall - Fulton Mall F Train to Jay St/Borough Hall - Fulton Mall </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B25 to Montague & Court Street B26 to Montague & Court Street B38 to Montague & Court Street B41 to Montague & Court Street B51 City Hall to Court Street & Cadman Plaza B52 to Montague & Court Street B65 to Jay Street B67 to Jay Street </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=153<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>725 St. Marks Ave. at Nostrand Ave.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11216</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-773-7208</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Morris Denmark</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Built under the Beame plan in 1963, Brower Park Branch was the first library added to Brooklyn's northern section in 40 years. Located in Crown Heights, it is named for George V. Brower, who was Brooklyn Park Commissioner in 1890. After a 1988 fire, Brower Park Branch was completely renovated and reopened in 1990.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>3 Train to Nostrand Avenue & Eastern Parkway A Train to Nostrand Avenue & Fulton Street C Train to Nostrand Avenue & Fulton Street </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B44 to Bergen Street & Nostrand Avenue B45 to St. Johns Place & Nostrand Avenue B65 to Dean Street & Nostrand Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=154<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>61 Glenmore Ave. at Watkins St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11212</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-498-9721</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Paul Levy</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>With a collection of 7,000 books donated by the Hebrew Educational Society, the branch opened in 1905. In 1908, it moved to its present two-story brick and limestone Carnegie building. Its high usage spurred the 1914 construction of Brownsville Children's Library on nearby Stone Avenue, the first library in the world devoted exclusively to children. Later, it became the Stone Avenue Branch. Brownsville Branch was renovated in 1963 and 1989.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Brownsville Branch is closed Tuesday, December 28, 2010 due to heating problem in the building. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>3 Train to Rockaway Blvd. / transfer to B60 to Rockaway Parkway & Pitkin Avenue  J Train to Alabama / transfer to B12 to East New York Avenue & Mother Gaston Blvd. L Train to Sutter Ave. / transfer to B14 to Pitkin Avenue & Watkins Street </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B12 to East New York Ave. & Mother Gaston Blvd. B14 to Pitkin Avenue & Watkins Street B60 to Rockaway Parkway & Pitkin Avenue  </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Atlantic Ave., South on Eastern Pkwy., left on East New York Ave., right on Mother Gaston Blvd., right on Glenmore Ave. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=96<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>340 Bushwick Ave. at Seigel St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11206</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-602-1348</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Marc Waldron</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>First opened in the rented first floor of a church at Montrose Ave and Humboldt St in 1903, it moved to its present 1908 home in a Carnegie library. In 1961, reopening after four years of renovation, it was known as the Family Reading Center.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td><p>Bushwick Library will be closed from June 25th to July 19th for the installation of a new cooling unit.</p> <p>Holds will be sent to Dekalb.</p> <p>During this time, please visit these nearby libraries:</p> <p>Dekalb Library<br /> 790 Bushwick Avenue<br /> 718-455-3898</p> <p>Marcy Library<br /> 617 DeKalb Avenue<br /> 718-935-0032</p> <p>Washington Irving Library<br /> 360 Irving Avenue<br /> 718-628-8378</p></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>J Train to Flushing Avenue & Broadway L Train to Montrose Avenue & Bushwick Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B13 to Bushwick Avenue & Seigel Street B43 to Graham Avenue & Seigel Street B46 to Broadway & Flushing Avenue B57 to Bushwick Avenue & Flushing Avenue B60 to Bushwick Avenue & Montrose Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Eastern Pkway., North on Bedford Ave., right on Flushing Ave., left on Graham Ave., right on Siegel St. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=90<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>280 Cadman Plaza W. at Tillary St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11201</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-623-7000</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Since 1943, the Business Library has supported the needs of businesses and individuals by providing free access to business and investment resources. Corporations, small business owners, investors, employees, students and entrepreneurs turn to the Business Library for up-to-date information on business in Brooklyn, in New York City's four other boroughs, in New York State, in the United States and around the world. The Business Library is centrally located in downtown Brooklyn, the heart of Brooklyn's business and civic life. MetroTech Center, the Brooklyn Marriott and Borough Hall are steps away.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>2 Train to Borough Hall at Court Street & Montague Street 3 Train to Borough Hall at Court Street & Montague Street 4 Train to Borough Hall/Court Street at Joralemon Street 5 Train to Borough Hall/Court Street A Train to Jay St/Borough Hall - Fulton Mall C Train to Jay St/Borough Hall - Fulton Mall F Train to Jay St/Borough Hall - Fulton Mall </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B25 to Montague & Court Street B26 to Montague & Court Street B38 to Montague & Court Street B41 to Montague & Court Street B52 to Montague & Court Street B65 to Jay Street B67 to Jay Street </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=156<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>1580 Rockaway Pkwy. at Ave. J<br>Brooklyn, NY 11236</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-257-6547</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Jian Huang</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Opening in 1909, Canarsie became BPL's thirty-ninth branch in 1932. Five years later, the library moved to more spacious quarters, but by 1957, even more room was requested and a new building was constructed in 1960.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Canarsie Branch is closed Wednesday, December 29, 2010 due to weather related conditions. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>L Train to Rockaway Parkway / transfer to B42 to Rockaway Parkway & Avenue J </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B6 to Flatlands Avenue & Rockaway Parkway B42 to Rockaway Parkway & Avenue J B60 to Flatlands Avenue & Rockaway Parkway B82 to Flatlands Avenue & Rockaway Parkway </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Belt Parkway to Exit 13, Rockaway Parkway.,right on Rockaway Pkwy. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=207<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>396 Clinton St. @ Union St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11231</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-596-6972</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Jeff Schwartz</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Begun in 1901 in rented quarters at Smith and Carroll Streets, the library, formerly named the Carroll Park Branch, moved in 1905 to its current Carnegie building designed by William B. Tubby. At its community's request, the branch was renamed the Carroll Gardens Branch in 1973, after extensive renovations.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>F or G train to Carroll Street. Walk one block to Court Street, right onto Court St. Down to Union Street, left onto Union. One block down to the corner of Clinton & Union. Branch is 396 Clinton St.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Hamilton Ave. exit of BQE . Left onto Clinton Street. Up Clinton to Union St. Branch is on the corner of Clinton and Union.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=265<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>10 Grand Army Plaza<br>Brooklyn, NY 11238</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-230-2100</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Central Library Administration</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Each year, approximately one million people walk through Central Library's majestic 50-foot high entryway, and countless others access its unique services online. Located at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Eastern Parkway on Grand Army Plaza, Central Library contains over one million cataloged books, magazines, and multimedia materials. In addition, its local history division, the Brooklyn Collection, holds millions of individual items including photographs, maps, manuscripts, Brooklyn Dodgers memorabilia and other ephemeral items. The landmarked facility boasts the S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture, which hosts lectures, readings, musical performances and other events for people of all ages. The recently renovated plaza hosts concerts throughout the summer and is Brooklyn's favorite outdoor destination for free wireless internet access. Opened on February 1, 1941, the Central Library is the major reference center for BPL's 60-location system. The library's notable architecture was created to resemble an open book, with the spine on Grand Army Plaza and the building's two wings opening like pages onto Eastern Parkway and Flatbush Avenue.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Please be advised that the Plaza at Central Library is closed for an event, however Customers can enter the library through the youth wing entrance on eastern parkway.</td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>9:00AM-9:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>9:00AM-9:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>9:00AM-9:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>9:00AM-9:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td>1:00PM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=938<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>Grand Army Plaza<br>Brooklyn, NY 11238</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-230-2191</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Learn to Read @The Library is an innovative educational program for beginning adult readers and writers, offering resources and instruction through volunteer tutors and technology-assisted learning.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-2:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>2/3 to Grand Army Plaza or Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum of Art station, or Q to 7th Avenue. </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B41, B69 (B45, B48, B67 2-4 blocks) </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>From Manhattan - Brooklyn Bridge and left onto Tillary, then right onto Flatbush Avenue. Or take Manhattan Bridge, which turns into Flatbush Ave. From Brooklyn and Queens - BQE (Brooklyn Queens Expressway) to Tillary exit. Take a left onto Flatbush Ave. All approaches - Follow Flatbush Avenue about two miles to enter traffic circle around Grand Army Plaza. Central Library is on the far side of traffic circle. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=100<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>2035 Nostrand Ave. <br>Brooklyn, NY 11210</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-421-1159</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Sachi Cacarla</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Clarendon Branch began in 1913 as an unstaffed deposit station in a Clarendon Road drug store. In 1947, it moved to its present location in a storefront, and in 1954 it assumed full branch status. In 1990, a new building opened on the site. Its distinctive design featured a skylit reading room and recreational courtyard won the Arts Commission Award for Excellence.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>2 Train to Flatbush Avenue & Nostrand Avenue 5 Train to Flatbush Avenue & Nostrand Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B6 to Glenwood Road & Nostrand Avenue B11 to Nostrand Avenue & Flatbush Avenue B41 to Flatbush Avenue & Nostrand Avenue B44 to Nostrand Avenue & Farragut Road Q35 Flatbush Avenue & Nostrand Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Flatbush Ave. North to Nostrand Ave., right on Nostrand Ave., two blocks to library. Flatbush Ave. South to Nostrand Ave., left on Nostrand Ave., two blocks to library. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=159<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>380 Washington Ave. at Lafayette Ave.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11238</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-398-8713</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Tracey Mantrone, NLS</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Strong support from this economically and racially mixed community brought the branch into being in 1974. The Society for Clinton Hill, which met regularly at the library, gave impetus to the formation of the Friends of Clinton Hill Library. The branch has a large Black Studies collection and an art reference collection.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>G train to Clinton-Washington Ave. station C to Clinton-Washington Ave. station, two blocks North to library</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B52 to Washington Ave. B38 to Washington Ave. B25 to Washington Ave., two blocks North to library B26 to Washington Ave., two blocks North to library B25 and B26 to Fulton St B69 to Vanderbilt Ave </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=973<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>1901 Mermaid Avenue at 19th St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11224</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-265-3880</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-3:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-3:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-2:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>D Train to Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue F Train to Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue N Train to Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue Q Train to Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B36 to 17th Street & Surf Avenue B64 to Stillwell Avenue & Mermaid Avenue B68 to Stillwell Avenue & Mermaid Avenue B74 to Mermaid Avenue & 19th Street B82 to Stillwell Avenue & Mermaid Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Exit on 6S on the Belt Parkway (Cropsey Ave, South). </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=160<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>1901 Mermaid Ave. (Near W. 19th St.)<br>Brooklyn, NY 11224</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-265-3220</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Angela Barnes </td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The Coney Island Branch started as an unstaffed deposit station in a Surf Avenue store in 1911. It became a fully staffed branch in 1921 after moving to the old offices of the Coney Island Times on Stillwell Ave. In 1954, its new library was called "the first-ever library built on stilts over the Atlantic Ocean."</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>D Train to Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue F Train to Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue N Train to Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue Q Train to Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B36 to 17th Street & Surf Avenue B64 to Stillwell Avenue & Mermaid Avenue B68 to Stillwell Avenue & Mermaid Avenue B74 to Mermaid Avenue & 19th Street B82 to Stillwell Avenue & Mermaid Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Exit on 6S on the Belt Parkway (Cropsey Ave, South). </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=146<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>1305 Cortelyou Rd. at Argyle Rd.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11226</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-693-7763</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Steven Lamonea</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Planning for Cortelyou Branch began in 1969. However it was not until 1983 after years of effort by Flatbush residents, that construction was completed and the branch opened. The Cortelyou Branch serves a diverse community with children's programming, help for those wishing to improve how they speak English, in addition to serving the needs of area public, parochial and private school children, in addition to college students.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td><p>Cortelyou will be closed on October 14, 2011 for approximately four months for self-check installation, HVAC and boiler replacement.</p> <p>Questions? Please call 718.230.2100.</p> <p>Throughout the renovation, Kidsmobile service will be available at the corner of Cortelyou and Argyle Road on Tuesdays: 1 PM - 5 PM and Thursdays: 1 PM - 5 PM</p></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>Q Train to Cortelyou Road bet. 16th Street & Marlborough Road </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B23 to Cortelyou Road & Argyle Road B68 to Coney Island Avenue & Cortelyou Road </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>From mid-town Manhattan, take the West Side Highway to the Brooklyn Bridge, then the BQE to the prospect Expressway, which leads into Ocean Parkway; take a Left at Cortelyou Rd. Follow Cortelyou Rd. across Coney Island Ave. to Argyle Rd. From Brooklyn, turn Left down Flatbush Av, Right on Empire Blvd to Ocean Ave. Turn Right on Cortelyou Rd to Argyle. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=162<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>560 New York Ave. at Maple St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11225</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-773-1180</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Dennis Stewart</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Tracing its beginning to the Concord Library, which closed because of the construction of the Independent Subway, Crown Heights Library moved, in 1931, to a storefront at 401 Rogers Avenue. The present library, opened in 1958, was built under the Beame plan. In 1992, the library opened a computer center, one of the first in the BPL system. </td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>IRT 2 or 5 to Sterling St., one block east and three blocks south to the branch.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B44 to Maple St & Nostrand (1 block to branch) </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Nostrand Ave., and Left on Maple St., (1 block to branch). </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=163<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>1197 Sutter Ave. at Crystal St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11208</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-277-6004</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Lisa Goldstein</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>One of the newest public libraries in Brooklyn, the branch began in 1955 in the Cypress Hill Houses, a large neighborhood housing development. The new brick building, opening in 1995, with funds from Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden as key to revitalizing East New York. Distinctive features include metal-clad roof and skylit atrium. Artwork by Brooklynite Rolando Briseno is displayed at the entrance gate. Among its features are African-American and parenting collections.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to high heat and humidity, the Cypress Hills Library will close today, July 22 at 3:15PM.</td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>3 Train to New Lots Avenue & Livonia Avenue / transfer to B15 to Fountain Avenue & Dumont Avenue A Train to Euclid Avenue & Pitkin Avenue C Train to Euclid Avenue & Pitkin Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B14 to Sutter Avenue & Fountain Avenue B15 to Fountain Avenue & Dumont Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Belt Pkwy., east on Pennsylvania Ave., right on Sutter Ave., proceed to Crystal St., library on the left hand side</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=285<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>790 Bushwick Ave. at DeKalb Ave.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11221</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-455-3898</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Schmid Almonor</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The DeKalb branch opened in 1905. The 12,000 square foot Classical Revival library, is a two-story, three-bay brick and limestone building with high-ceilinged reading rooms.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Dekalb Branch is closed Tuesday, December 28, 2010 due to heating problem in the building.</td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>J Train to Kosciusko Street & Broadway Z Train to Kosciusko Street & Broadway </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B38 to Bushwick Avenue & DeKalb Avenue B46 to DeKalb Avenue & Malcolm X Blvd B47 to Broadway & Kosciusko Street </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=143<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>8202 13th Ave. (@ 82nd St.)<br>Brooklyn, NY 11228</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-748-6261</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Eileen Kassab</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Residents of Dyker Heights have been passionate about their library since it began in 1968 when they helped select its site. In 1974, the library opened. Designed by Daniel Laitin, the one-story building has a blue-green glazed brick exterior.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>D Train to 18th Avenue & 86th Street / transfer to the B64 to 13th Avenue & 82nd Street M Train to 18th Avenue & 86th Street / transfer to the B64 to 13th Avenue & 82nd Street </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B64 to 13th Avenue & 82nd Street </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Belt Parkway to Bay 8th Street, exit right, turn at first side street and turn to 15th Ave. and stay on 15th Ave. to 82nd Street, left turn on 82nd street and stay on 82nd street to 13th Ave. and turn right. Two blocks to branch.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=166<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>9612 Church Ave. at. Rockaway Pkwy.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11212</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-922-0927</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Sylvia Scofield</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Ten years of community effort led to the opening of East Flatbush Branch in a Linden Boulevard storefront in 1945. In 1952, the library moved to its present site, and in 1961 was expanded to twice its original size and then rebuilt from the ground up in 1988. Nearly 70 percent of the library's users are children and young adults.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>3 to Saratoga Ave. Walk South on Saratoga Avenue to E. 98th Street, continue to Church Avenue and make a right. Library is between Rockaway Parkway and E. 96th St.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B35 to E. 96th Street B35 Limited to Rockaway Parkway B15 to Church Avenue B8 to E 98th Street</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=969<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>1044 Eastern Parkway<br>Brooklyn, NY 11213</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-778-9330</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The Eastern Parkway Literacy Center is an innovative educational program for beginning and advanced readers and writers, offering resources and instruction through volunteer tutor and technology-assisted learning.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-3:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-3:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-2:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>3 Train to Crown Heights & Utica Avenue 4 Train to Crown Heights & Utica Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B14  to Eastern Parkway &Utica Avenue B17 to Schenectady & Eastern Parkway B46  to Eastern Parkway & Utica Avenue B47 to St. Johns Place & Schenectady Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>East on Eastern Parkway</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=249<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>1044 Eastern Pkwy. at Schenectady Ave.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11213-4802 </td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-953-4225</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Molly Phelan</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>A two-story 5 bay library Carnegie building, Eastern Parkway Branch features a limestone facade with large arched windows and is reached by a flight of steps, a characteristic Carnegie library feature. The 12,000 square foot building was rehabilitated in 1951, 1969, and 1975.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>3 Train to Crown Heights & Utica Avenue 4 Train to Crown Heights & Utica Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B14  to Eastern Parkway &Utica Avenue B17 to Schenectady & Eastern Parkway B46  to Eastern Parkway & Utica Avenue B47 to St. Johns Place & Schenectady Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>East on Eastern Pkwy. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=975<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>22 Linden Blvd. at Flatbush Ave.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11226</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-856-2631</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-3:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-3:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-2:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>B Train to Church Avenue & 18th Street Q Train to Church Avenue & 18th Street </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B12 to Parkside & Flatbush Avenue B16 to Caton Avenue & Ocean Avenue B35 to Church Avenue & Flatbush Avenue B41 (local) to Linden Blvd & Flatbush Avenue B41 (limited) to Church Avenue & Flatbush Avenue B49 to Bedford Avenue & Linden Boulevard </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Flatbush Ave. to Linden Blvd. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=105<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>22 Linden Blvd. at Flatbush Ave.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11226</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-856-0813</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Negla Ross-Paris</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>In the past 7 years, the Flatbush branch has undergone extensive renovations, including the installation of new windows, doors, and a Caribbean Literary and Cultural Center. </td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to high heat and humidity, the Flatbush Library will close today, Monday July 25 at 4PM.</td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>B Train to Church Avenue & 18th Street Q Train to Church Avenue & 18th Street </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B12 to Parkside & Flatbush Avenue B16 to Caton Avenue & Ocean Avenue B35 to Church Avenue & Flatbush Avenue B41 (local) to Linden Blvd & Flatbush Avenue B41 (limited) to Church Avenue & Flatbush Avenue B49 to Bedford Avenue & Linden Boulevard </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=169<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>2065 Flatbush Ave. at Ave. P<br>Brooklyn, NY 11234</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-253-4409</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Chandra Anthey</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The former Prudential Savings Bank building on Flatbush Avenue was Flatlands Branch's first home in 1949. The library remained there until 1955, when the current structure became the first library built in Brooklyn under the Beame plan. The 6,000 square-foot building was renovated in 1985 and 1987.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to high heat & humidity, the Flatlands Library will close today, Friday, July 22 at 1 PM. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B9 to Flatbush Avenue & Avenue P B41 to Flatbush Avenue & Avenue P B82 to Flatbush Avenue & Flatlands Avenue Q35 to Flatbush Avenue & Avenue P </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Belt Pkwy. to Exit 11N or 11S, then drive north on Flatbush Ave. to Ave. P.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=170<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>9424 Fourth Ave.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11209</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-748-6919</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>John Schwab</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The Fort Hamilton Free Library, predecessor of the Fort Hamilton Branch, was founded over 100 years ago with capital of "faith and five dollars." In 1901, it became a branch of Brooklyn Public Library and in 1905 it moved to its present building. Since then it has undergone numerous renovations but retains one of its two original tiled fireplaces with wood paneled surrounds. </td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>R Train to 95th Street & 4th Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B63 to 95th Street & 4th Avenue B70 to 95th Street & 4th Avenue</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=247<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>2808 Gerritsen Ave. at Bartlett Pl.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11229</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-368-1435</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Christine Dille</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>In 1997, the library moved to its new 10,000-square-foot facility. A clock tower and two-story picture window overlooking the Shell Bank Channel, reflect the character of this waterfront community. Its two large gardens are tended by the same active community groups that have supported the library for the past 65 years.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>B or Q train to Kings Hwy. station,transfer to B31 bus to Gerritsen Ave. at Bartlett Pl. </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B31 to Gerritsen Ave. at Bartlett Pl. </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Belt Pkwy East, exit 9 at Knapp St., left on Knapp St., right on Ave. W., right on Gerritsen Ave at Bartlett Pl. Belt Pkwy West, exit 9 at Knapp St., right on Knapp St., right on Ave. W., right on Gerritsen Ave at Bartlett Pl.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=136<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>303 Ave. X at West. 2nd St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11223</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-382-5792</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Ellen Fecher</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Gravesend was one of the original six towns of Brooklyn.It was established in 1645 by Lady Deborah Moody and followers as a haven from religious persecution and was named after the English seaport of Gravesend,Kent.With support from community groups and P.S. 216, this library opened in a brick building on Avenue X in 1962. In 2001 it underwent 1.5 million renovations that included a new lighting, furniture, shelving, art objects and 11 new public access computers. The branch continues to serve the local community providing innovative technology and as well as traditional services.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to high heat and humidity, the Gravesend Library will close today, Thursday, July 28th at 3 PM.</td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>F train to Ave.X station,two blocks East to library N train to 86th St. station, six blocks East to library</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B1 to Ave X at West 2nd St., two blocks East to library</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Belt Pkwy., North on Ocean Pkwy., left on Ave.X.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=108<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>107 Norman Ave. at Leonard St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11222</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-349-8504</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Tom Brogan</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to overheating in the building, the Greenpoint Library will close today, Wednesday June 1 at 3PM. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>G Train to Nassau at Manhattan Avenue & Norman Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B24 to Manhattan Avenue & Greenpoint Avenue B43 to Manhattan Avenue & Norman Avenue B48 to Nassau Avenue & Leonard Street B61 to Manhattan Avenue & Norman Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) Eastbound, take Meeker/Morgan Ave. exit, head North. Westbound, take Humboldt St /McGuinness Blvd. exit, head North.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=174<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>1664 W. 13th St. at Kings Highway<br>Brooklyn, NY 11223</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-234-7208</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Danielle Shapiro</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The Highlawn Branch expanded from its storefront home, opened in 1949, to an adjacent store in 1956, and then to its current building in 1972. It features a circular main room with walls of glazed block in a variety of colors, a design departure for Brooklyn libraries. The branch was renovated in 2005-06 and its new features include carpeting and enhanced lighting to make the branch brighter and more inviting. A new toddler space features special seating and computers for children birth to 5 years. There is also a new relaxing space for the general public which includes comfortable, low seating and tables.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>N Train to Kings Highway & West 7th Street D Train to Bay Parkway & 86th Street F Train to Kings Highway & MacDonald Avenue</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B4 to Kings Highway & Stillwell Avenue B6 to Kings Highway & Bay Parkway B82 to Kings Highway & Stillwell Avenue</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>From Ocean Parkway, head West on Kings Highway to W. 13th St. Belt Parkway to Bay Parkway exit. Head North on Bay Parkway to 78th Street. 78th Street then merges into Kings Highway. We are at the corner of Kings Highway and W.13th St.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=248<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>2525 Coney Island Ave. at Ave. V<br>Brooklyn, NY 11223</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-382-5924</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Lyubov Klavansky</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The Homecrest branch is located at Coney Island Avenue. The library services four local schools and several daycare centers and nursery schools. Many of the library's programs are geared toward the neighborhood's youngsters. Through its information resources and programming, the Homecrest branch looks forward to serving the changing community: large population of immigrants from Russia, China, Pakistan, India, and Mexico. We have large collections of Russian and Chinese books, and medium collections of Urdu, Hebrew, and Spanish.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6::00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td> 1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>Q Train (Manhattan Bound) to Neck Road or Ave. U **Q Train (Brooklyn Bound) - due to track work, no stops on Ave. U or Neck Road. </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B3 to Avenue U & Coney Island Avenue B68 to Coney Island Ave & Neck Road </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Coney Island Avenue to the Belt Parkway.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=176<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>9727 Seaview Ave. at E. 98th St. near Rockaway Pkwy.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11236</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-241-3571</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Mel Henkle</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>In 1973, the Jamaica Bay Branch was built on a site chosen after a public hearing. Its design, by Architects Leibowitz/Badouva and Associates, won the New York Society of Architects bronze plaque for "an accomplished solution to a difficult and highly constrained construction." In July of 2001, the branch was closed for several renovations, which included the installation of a skylight, the elimination of the sunken pit, and the addition of a wheelchair lift. The branch reopened to the public on July 1, 2002 and the Official Grand Opening was held on August 14, 2002.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>L Train to Rockaway Parkway, transfer to B42 to Rockaway Parkway & Seaview Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B17 to Rockaway Parkway & Seaview Avenue B42 to Rockaway Parkway & Seaview Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Rockaway Parkway; Exit 13 off Belt Parkway.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=177<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>410 Ditmas Ave. between East 4th & East 5th St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11218</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-435-9431</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>William Lewnes</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Founded as a deposit station in 1908 by the Mother's Kindergarten Club of PS 134 and the Kensington Improvement League, Kensington quickly outgrew two locations before becoming a full-fledged branch on McDonald Avenue in 1912. When it again needed more space, in 1960, it moved, to its current location -- a former catering hall known as "the Manor" -- which was leased and renovated, arousing national media interest.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to high heat and humidity, the Kensington Library will close today, Friday July 22 at 3:45PM. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>F Train to Ditmas Avenue near McDonald Avenue. </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B8 to 18th Avenue & East 5th Street B23 to Cortelyou Road & East 4th Street B67 to McDonald Avenue & Cortelyou Road </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Ocean Pkwy, West two blocks on Ditmas Ave. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=244<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>3650 Nostrand Ave. (near Ave. W), <br>Brooklyn, NY 11229</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-368-1709</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Sharon Palmer</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>First opened in 1951 in a Nostrand Avenue storefront, Kings Bay Branch expanded into the adjacent store. In 1959, the widening of Nostrand forced the branch to move across the street. A new branch built that same year, was expanded to 11,500 square feet in 1962. A $1.9 million renovation added another 2,000 square feet to the library, among other improvements.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>B to Sheepshead Bay / transfer to B36 to Nostrand Avenue & Avenue X Q to Sheepshead Bay / transfer to B36 to Nostrand Avenue & Avenue X 2 to Flatbush Ave / transfer to the B44 to Nostrand Avenue & Avenue X </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B36 to Nostrand Avenue & Avenue X B44 to Nostrand Avenue & Avenue X</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=179<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>2115 Ocean Ave. (nr. Kings Highway)<br>Brooklyn, NY 11229</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-375-3037</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Shirley Hall</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Beginning in an "undertaking establishment," as an unstaffed deposit station in 1910 the branch continued to move, to a shoe store, a frame shack on Kings Highway and other homes until 1954, when it opened in its own building on its present site. Kings Highway is the first branch library built in Brooklyn by the City of New York. After a renovation completed in 2009, Kings Highway opened with expanded space, including a basement reading room. This room is a favorite quiet area for study and wi-fi usage. </td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td>1:00PM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>B to Kings Highway & East 16 Street Q to Kings Highway & East 16 Street </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B2 to Ocean Avenue & Avenue R B7 to Ocean Avenue & Kings Highway/Avenue P B31 to Ocean Avenue & Avenue R B49 to Ocean Avenue & Kings Highway/Avenue P B82 to Ocean Avenue & Kings Highway/Avenue P B100 to Ocean Avenue & Quentin Road </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>South on Flatbush Ave.,right on Ocean Ave.to Kings Highway </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=180<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>81 Devoe St. at Leonard St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11211</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-486-3365</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>David Mills</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>This one-story Carnegie library opened in 1908. The building features five-bays, 10,000 plus square feet and a stone-trimmed doorway with a bracketed pediment. Located one block from busy Metropolitan Avenue, the Leonard Library underwent major renovations from the 1950s through the 1980s.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00PM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>G Train to Metropolitan Ave & Grand Street L Train to Lorimer Street & Metropolitan Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B18 to Graham Street & Metropolitan Avenue B24 to Metropolitan Avenue & Graham Street B48 to Lorimer Street & Metropolitan Avenue B62 to Graham Street & Metropolitan Avenue Q59 to Grand Street & Lorimer Street B62 to Graham St. at Metropolitan Ave., two blocks West on Metropolitan Ave., Left on Leonard St., one block South B18 to Graham St. at Metropolitan Ave., two blocks West on Metropolitan Ave., Left on Leonard St., one block South Q59 to Grand St. at Lorimer St., 3 blocks North on Lorimer St., Left onto Devoe St., library one block down on left</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) to the Metropolitan Ave. exit, follow Metropolitan East to Leonard, South on Leonard to library </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=181<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>361 Lewis Ave. at Macon St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11233</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-573-5606</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Zezlie Blyden-Swinton</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Two thousand people gathered to open the Macon Branch in 1907, the 11th Carnegie library in Brooklyn. The two-story Classical Revival red brick library retains its original fireplaces, oak paneling, alcoves, and wooden benches. To author John Steptoe (1950-1989), who wrote his first book, Stevie, at 16, said he wrote because of the "... great and disastrous need for books that black children could honestly relate to"-- Macon was home. Macon also has a circulation collection of information about the neighborhood. "Preserving Footsteps," has books concerning the history, famous locations and current situation of the neighborhood.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td><div class="Segment-Subheader6">Bookmobile Service</div> <p><a href="/bookmobile.jsp">Bookmobile</a> service is available at the following times:</p> <p>Thursdays: 11 AM to 4 PM<br> Fridays: 11 AM to 4 PM</p> <div class="Segment-Subheader6">Macon Library Closing Information</div> <p>Brooklyn Public Library will be closing the Macon Library for approximately three months to install new windows. The library will close to the public at the end of the day, Friday, April 23 and it will reopen on Saturday, July 17.</p> <p>Libraries close to Macon include:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=149">Bedford Library</a></li> <li><a href="/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=183">Marcy Library</a></li> <li><a href="/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=195">Saratoga Library</a></li> </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>A train to Utica Avenue C train to Utica Avenue</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B15 to Lewis Avenue & Macon Street B26 to Macon Street & Lewis Avenue B25 to Fulton Street & Lewis Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Eastern Parkway to Troy Ave. Left on Troy to Lewis Ave. Branch is at the corner of Lewis & Macon.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=116<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>1702 60th Street<br>Brooklyn, NY 11204</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-256-2117</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Anthony Loum</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The Mapleton Branch's first home was a small library on 10th Avenue that opened in 1934. A year later, it moved to a storefront on 18th Avenue, with books and staff transferred from the former Astral Branch. The collection grew rapidly, and in 1955, a new branch opened on the corner of 17th Avenue and 60th Street. The 2005 renovation features an updated children's program area; new computers and wireless public Internet access; and overall enhancements including new heat and air systems, new windows and furniture, and improved building appearance and function. </td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>D Train to 62nd St at New Utrecht Avenue N Train to 18th Ave bet. 64th & 65th Streets </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B8 to 60th Street & 18th Avenue B9 to 60th Street & 17th Avenue B23 to 60th Street & 18th Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>The library is at the southeast corner of 60th St and 17th Ave. Both streets are two-way.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=183<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>617 DeKalb Ave. at Nostrand Ave.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11216</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-935-0032</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Marcia McGibbon</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Marcy Branch began in 1899 as the Tompkins Park Free Library- a small Grecian-style building in the middle of the Tompkins Park. When it became part of the Brooklyn Public Library system in 1901, a library historian noted "because of the building's small size, it was considered desirable to have a small librarian and, for many years, petite Miss Edith Patridge filled that role." By 1969 the quaint building in its unusual setting had proved too small and it was closed. In the same year, the current Marcy Branch, opened.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to no heat, Marcy Library will close today, Thursday, November 3 at 3PM. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>G Train to Bedford and Nostrand Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B38 to Deklab Avenue & Nostrand Avenue B44 to  Nostrand Avenue & DeKalb Avenue B48 to Franklin Avenue & DeKalb Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=184<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>6802 Fort Hamilton Pkwy (at 68th St.)<br>Brooklyn, NY 11219</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-748-8001</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Maureen McCoy</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>McKinley Park Branch entered the Brooklyn Public Library system in 1911 as a deposit station. As the community grew, a new 7,425-square foot facility opened in 1959 and was renovated in 1995.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>N Train to Fort Hamilton Parkway bet. 62nd & 63rd Streets </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B64 to Bay Ridge Avenue & Fort Hamilton Parkway B16 to Fort Hamilton Parkway & Bay Ridge Avenue B70 to 8th Avenue & Bay Ridge Avenue B4 to Fort Hamilton Parkway & Bay Ridge Parkway</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=241<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>975 East 16th St. at Avenue J<br>Brooklyn, NY 11230</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-252-0967</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Steven Rosenberg NLS</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Midwood branch dates to 1912 when it opened as a deposit station in Coney Island drug store. After several other moves, it became a full-fledged branch in 1929. During the 1950s, Midwood became one of nine libraries to receive a new building constructed by the City. In January, 1998, the Midwood Branch reopened after a two-and-a-half year renovation which extended the public area and brought the library many improvements, including full access for the handicapped.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>Q Train to Avenue J & East 16th Street </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B6 to Avenue J & East 16th Street B11 to Avenue J & East 16th Street B49 to Ocean Avenue & Avenue J B68 to Coney Island Avenue & Avenue J </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Take the Belt Pkwy. west to the Coney Island Ave. exit. Right at the exit and continue to Ocean Ave. Left on Ave. I to E. 16th St. Left on E. 16th St. The Midwood Branch is located on E. 16th St. near Ave. J. Belt Pkwy east to Ocean Pkwy exit. Ocean Pkwy to Ave. J. Left on Ave. J and E. 17th St. Left on East 17th Street one block to East 16th St. Left on East 16th Street one block to Midwood Branch. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=186<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>2385 Ralph Ave (near Ave N)<br>Brooklyn, NY 11234</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-241-3973</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Victoria Hill</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>In 1940, Mill Basin Branch opened in a deposit station in the Austin Pharmacy on Avenue T. It moved several times over the next three decades, with the need for more space eventually resulting in new library on Ralph Ave. Mill Basin Branch opened in 1974 in a 7,500-square-foot brick building. In 1997, for the first time in its 100-year history, Brooklyn Public Library installed a plaque in one of its branch libraries to honor a local leader, Dorothy Russo, who led the Mill Basin Civic Association to bring the library into being.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B6 to Ralph Avenue & Glenwood Road, transfer to B47 B41 to Ralph Avenue & Avenue N B47 to Ralph Avenue & Avenue N B82 to Flatlands Avenue & Ralph Avenue, transfer to B47 B100 to Mill Ave & Avenue T </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Belt Parkway to Flatbush Ave North, Right on Ave U, Left on Mill Ave, follow road to Ave N and Ralph Ave</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=119<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>665 New Lots Ave. at Barbey St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11207</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-649-0311</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Susan Asis</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The predecessor to New Lots Branch was a community library organized in 1942 by the Women's Club of the East New York "Y." It became part of Brooklyn Public Library in 1949, when the branch opened in storefront on New Lots Avenue. By 1957, the library had outgrown those quarters and it moved to a new, two-story building, designed by Pomerance and Breines. The library site is thought to be a Revolutionary-era burial ground, containing the remains of soldiers, slaves, and English officers.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>New Lots Branch closed early today Wednesday, December 29, 2010 due to emergency maintenance. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>3 Train to New Lots Avenue bet. Ashford Street & Livonia Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B6 to New Lots Avenue & Ashford Street B15 to New Lots Avenue & Barbey Street </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Linden Blvd, North on Pennsylvania Ave, and East on New Lots Ave. Library is located at New Lots Ave and Barbey St. Belt Parkway North on Pennsylvania Ave (exit #14), East on New Lots Ave Library is located at corner of New Lots Ave. and Barbey St. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=188<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>1743 86th St. at Bay 17th St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11214</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-236-4086</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Tambe-Tysha John</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>A literary club called the "Winter Society" founded the Free Library of the Town of New Utrecht in 1894. Its members applied to join the Brooklyn Public Library system in 1901, when New Utrecht Branch also moved to Linwood House on Bath Avenue and Bay 17th Street. As the library continued to grow, it moved several more times, until 1956 when the present two-story brick building, designed by Candela and Resnick, opened.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to overheating on the New Utrecht Branch 2nd floor, this floor will close today, Tuesday May 31 at 5:30PM. The 1st floor will remain open. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>D Train to 18th Avenue & 86th Street</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B1 to 18th Avenue & 86th Street B8 to 18th Avenue & 86th Street </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Belt Parkway, use the Bay 8th St. Exit, make Right turn at the light onto Cropsey Ave., follow it to 18th Ave., make Left turn on to 86th St. The Branch is located on the right hand side of the street.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=189<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>25 Fourth Ave. at Pacific St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11217</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-638-1531</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Candace Vasquez</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Pacific Branch was the first Carnegie library to open in Brooklyn. The building won praise for its 'dignified' design and its first-of-its-kind children's room.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td><p>Pacific will be closed from October 21, 2011 to November 29, 2011 for the installation of self-check machines and book return slots to allow library customers to borrow and return materials quickly.</p> <p>Questions? Please call 718.230.2100.</p> </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>2 Train to Atlantic Avenue & Flatbush Avenue 3 Train to Atlantic Avenue & Flatbush Avenue 4 Train to Atlantic Avenue & Flatbush Avenue 5 Train to Atlantic Avenue & Flatbush Avenue B Train to Atlantic Avenue & Flatbush Avenue D Train to Atlantic Avenue & Pacific Street M Train to Atlantic Avenue & Pacific Street N Train to Pacific Street & 4th Avenue Q Train to Atlantic Avenue & Flatbush Avenue R Train to Atlantic Avenue & Pacific Street </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B41 to Atlantic Street & Flatbush Avenue B63 to Atlantic Street & Flatbush Avenue B67 to Atlantic Street & Flatbush Avenue B65 to Dean Street & Fourth Avenue B103 to Dean Street & Fourth Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Southwest on Flatbush Ave., right on Fourth Ave. to Pacific St. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=190<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>850 E. 59th St. at Paerdegat Ave. South<br>Brooklyn, NY 11234</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-241-3994</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Mirian Rivera-Shapiro</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Residents opened the predecessor of Paerdegat Library in 1950 in the abandoned laundry of the Glenwood Project. Soon, supplied with a rotating collection of books from BPL Extension Department, the popularity of the library-in-a-laundry made it clear that the community needed Paerdegat Library.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>2 Train to Flatbush Ave / transfer to B6 to Ralph Avenue & Glenwood Road 5 Train to Flatbush Ave / transfer to B6 to Ralph Avenue & Glenwood Road </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B6 to Ralph Avenue & Glenwood Road B47 to Ralph Avenue & Glenwood Road B82 to Flatlands Avenue & Ralph Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Flatbush Ave., East on Glenwood Rd., left on Paerdegat Ave. South, left on E. 59th St.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=191<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>431 6th Ave. at 9th St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11215</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-832-1853</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>John Leighton</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Known as "Prospect Branch" until 1975, Park Slope Branch began at the turn of the century with a small collection of natural history books housed in Prospect Park's Litchfield Mansion. It soon moved to a storefront on Ninth Street, and in 1906 a Carnegie library was built across the street. Interior features include a stained-glass archways supported by freestanding columns, two tiled fireplaces and a vaulted, stained-glass ceiling- original details that remains today.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td><div class="Segment-Subheader6">Bookmobile Service at Park Slope</div> <!-- <div style="font-weight:bold; color:#c30; padding:10px 0">Due to weather related conditions there will be no bookmobile service at Park Slope on Monday, February 7th.</div> --> <p>Throughout the renovation, <a href="/bookmobile.jsp">bookmobile</a> service will be offered at the following times: </p> Mondays: 11 AM &ndash; 4 PM (8th St. at 6th Ave.)<br> Wednesdays: 1 PM &ndash; 6 PM (8th St. at 6th Ave.)<br><br> <p>For more information on library service in the Park Slope area please contact 718.230.2425.</p> <div class="Segment-Subheader6">Park Slope Closing</div> <p>Park Slope Library closed to the public on Friday, October 30, 2009.</p> <p>The building will be closed while undergoing the following renovations:</p> <ul> <li>Installation of a new exterior, ADA-compliant ramp and entry door</li> <li>Replacement of the existing entrance door</li> <li>Installation of a new interior, ADA-compliant elevator</li> <li>Provision of new ADA-compliant bathrooms</li> <li>New floor finishes</li> <li>New interior finishes</li> <li>HVAC upgrades</li> <li>New lighting</li> <li>New public service model including self checks</li> <li>New furniture</li> </ul> <br> <p>To keep track of the renovation's progress, please visit the <a href="/branch_library_renovations.jsp?branchpageid=191">Park Slope Library Renovation page</a>.</p></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>F Train to 7th Avenue & 9th Street R to 9th Street & 4th Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B67 to 7th Avenue & 9th Street B69 to Prospect Park & 9th Street </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Flatbush Ave to 6th Ave; Right to Branch (between 8th and 9th St).</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=192<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>7 Wolcott St. at Dwight St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11231</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-935-0203</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Stephanie Brueckel</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>An architectural gem, the original Red Hook Branch was the only Brooklyn Carnegie library to be built in Mediterranean Revival style. A fire in 1945 closed the library on Visitation Place, and the city decided to demolish rather than restore it. The branch used rented quarters until 1975 when the current 7,500 square-foot one-story brick library was built on Wolcott Street.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Red Hook Branch is closed Tuesday, December 28, 2010 due to heating problem in the building. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>F or G to Smith & 9th St. station, transfer to B77 bus to Wolcott at Dwight St</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B61 to van Brunt at Wolcott, two blocks East to library </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Prospect expwy 1.Take Hamilton Ave. exit 1 2.Turn left onto Hamilton Ave. 3.Turn left onto Smith St. 4.Turn right onto Lorraine St. Lorraine St. becomes Wolcott St. East Brooklyn-Queens expwy 1.Take Hamilton Ave. East exit 26 Stay straight to Hamilton Ave. 2.Turn left onto Woodhull St. 3.Turn Left onto Hamilton Ave. 4.Turn right onto Columbia St. 5.Turn right onto Dwight St. 6.Turn right onto Wolcott St. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=287<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>1000 Utica Ave. (Near Tilden Ave.)<br>Brooklyn, NY 11203</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-566-0054</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Rebecca Batuang</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Opened in 1946, Rugby began as a 7,000 volume sub-branch in a rented store on Linden Boulevard with a small staff aided by volunteers from the East Flatbush Council. In 1951, it moved to a larger storefront on Utica Avenue, and in 1957 Rugby Branch opened at the present location. The branch has been renovated several times, most recently in 1997 when the Rochelle Tenner Reading Garden, honoring the library advocate, was installed.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to high heat and humidity, the Rugby Library will close today, Wednesday, July 20 at 3PM.</td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>2 Train to Church Avenue / transfer to B35 to Church Avenue & Utica Avenue 3 Train to Utica Avenue / transfer to B46 to Utica Avenue & Tilden Avenue 4 Train to Utica Avenue / transfer to B46 to Utica Avenue & Tilden Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B35 to Church & Utica Avenue B46 to Tilden & Utica Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>From Central Library, proceed south on Flatbush Ave. about 2 1/2 miles to Church Ave. Turn left onto Church Ave. and proceed East for about 2 miles to Utica Ave. Turn right onto Utica and Tilden Avenues. The branch is n the left just before the corner.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=242<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>5902 23rd Ave. (bet. 23rd Ave. at 59th St.)<br>Brooklyn, NY 11204</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-331-2962</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Liana Alaverdova</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>The Ryder Library will close at the end of business on Friday, November 4, 2011 to complete customer service enhancements at the branch. We expect to reopen the library on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.</td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>F Train to Avenue N at McDonald Avenue and 60th Street. </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B6 to Bay Parkway & 60th Street B9 to 60th Street & 23rd Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>From Bay Parkway turn onto 60th Street (towards McDonald Avenue). Turn left on 23rd Avenue and then left of 59th Street.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=195<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>8 Thomas S. Boyland St. at "Macon St."<br>Brooklyn, NY 11233</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-573-5224</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Monica Williams </td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The Saratoga Branch opened in 1908. This Classical Revival Carnegie library, with a Spanish-tile roof, replaced an earlier branch on Putnam Avenue. The 10,000 square-foot building underwent major renovations in 1958, 1974, and 1990. In 1997, Saratoga became the first New York City Carnegie library to receive a designed garden by the Horticulture Society of New York.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>The Saratoga Library will close today July 12, 2011 at 1:30 due to high heat and humidity.</td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>J Train to Halsey Street & Broadway </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B7 to Thomas Boyland & MacDonough Street B26 to Halsey Street & Broadway Q24 to Broadway & Halsey Street </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Via Broadway to MacDonough St to Thomas S. Boyland St. Also via Fulton Street to Thgomas S.Boyland Street (formerly Hopkinson Street.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=123<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>2636 E.14th St. at Ave. Z, between Sheepshead Bay Rd. and Shore Pkwy.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11235</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-368-1815</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Svetlana Negrimovskaya</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Sheepshead Bay Branch opened in 1903 after residents raised $200 as a contribution for maintenance. Located in a community named for a large saltwater fish found along the Atlantic coast, the library moved in 1925 to a Jerome Avenue and in 1952 to a new building on East 14th Street. The current 4,000 square-foot branch, at the same site, opened in 1963.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>Q Train (local) to Sheepshead Bay at East 16th Street B Train (express) to Sheepshead Bay at East 16th Street </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B4 to East 14th Street & Sheepshead Bay Road B36 to East 14th Street & Sheepshead Bay Road B49 to East 14th Street & Sheepshead Bay Road B68 to Coney Island Avenue & Avenue Z </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Coney Island Ave. exit of the Belt Parkway, at the first stop sign turn left, turn right at E14th St.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=197<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>12143 Flatlands Ave. at New Jersey Ave.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11207</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-257-6571</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Gwyneth Browman</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>When Spring Creek Branch opened in 1977, fiscal austerity meant limited hours and a staff shared with the Canarsie Branch. Now fully staffed, the single-story, 7,500-square-foot library was designed as a low-cost, energy-efficient building, providing six-day service to a community living in four housing developments and Starrett City.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to high heat and humidity, the Spring Creek Library will close today, Friday, July 22 at 3PM. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>3 Train to the New Lots / transfer B6 bus to Cozine Avenue & Pennsylvania Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B6 to Cozine Avenue & Pennsylvania Avenue B20 to Pennsylvania Avenue & Stanley Avenue B82 to Flatlands Avenue & Pennsylvania Avenue B83 to Van Siclen Avenue & Flatlands Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Linden Blvd to Pennsylvania Ave, South to Cozine Ave., left on Cozine, one block to New Jersey Ave, right on New Jersey Ave., one block to Flatlands (library is on New Jersey at Flatlands). Belt Parkway to Pennsylvania Ave (exit #14), North to Cozine Ave, right on Cozine, one block to New Jersey Ave, right on New Jersey, one block to Flatlands</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=198<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>581 Mother Gaston Boulevard<br>Brooklyn, NY 11212</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-485-8347</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Joycelyn Maynard</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Stone Avenue opened in 1914 as the Brownsville Children's Library, the world's first public library devoted to children. In the Arts and Crafts style, whimsical details include the Rookwood storybook fireplace tiles and rabbit-head finials on carved wooden benches. In his classic memoir, Walker in the City, literary critic Alfred Kazin recalls the library "where I read my way year after year from every story of King Alfred the Great to Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea." The Brownsville Heritage House founded by Mother Rosetta Gaston is located on the second floor of the building.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to high indoor heat and humidity, the Stone Avenue Library will close to the public at 4:15PM today, August 2.</td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>3 to Rockaway Ave. station. North on Rockaway Ave. to Dumont Ave. Right on Dumont Ave. 3 to Junius St. station (middle cars are close to stairs), one block West to Mother Gaston Blvd. Turn right (north) on to Mother Gaston Blvd. The library is located at the corner of Dumont Ave. and Mother Gaston Blvd. L to Sutter St. station. Exit near intersection of Sutter Ave. and Snediker Ave. Start out going West on Sutter Ave. towards Van Sinderen Ave. Turn left onto Mother Gaston Blvd. L to Livonia St. station. Exit near intersection of Livonia Ave. and Snediker Ave. Start out going North on Snediker Ave. towards Dumont Ave. Turn left onto Blake Ave. Turn left onto Mother Gaston Blvd. </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B14 to Dumont Ave. B60 to Rockaway Ave. at Dumont Ave., one block East to library.</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Eastern Pkwy., South on Rockaway Ave., left on Dumont Ave. Atlantic Ave., South on Rockaway Ave., left on Dumont Ave. Linden Blvd. to Mother Gaston Blvd.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=199<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>5108 4th Ave. at 51st St.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11220</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-567-2806</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Soe Soe Win</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Originally called South branch this Classical Revival Carnegie library opened in 1905. Declared obsolete in 1970, the graceful brick and stone building was demolished. Sunset Park branch built on the same site opened in 1972. In a major renovation in 1998, a new glass-brick facade was installed.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Sunset Park Branch is closed Tuesday, December 28, 2010 due to heating problem in the building. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>R to 53rd St., two blocks north to library N to 59th St., eight blocks North to library</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B63 to 5th Ave. & 52nd, one block North, one block West to library B11 to 52nd St. & 4th Ave., one block North to library </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Fourth Avenue is a 6-lane thoroughfare, connecting Flatbush Avenue at the North end, and the Verranzano-Narrows Bridge at the South end.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=200<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>2602 Bath Ave at 26th Ave<br>Brooklyn, NY 11214</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-265-3443</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Ed Flanagan</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Ulmer Park Library opened as a sub-Library in 1951, and within five years grew into a full library. The library moved to its current location in 1963. The library houses a large Russian and Chinese book collection. In 1988, it became the first BPL library to implement computer-networked circulation.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>D Train to 25th Avenue & 86th Street </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B1 to 86th Street & 26th Avenue B3 to 25th Avenue & Bath Avenue B4 to 86th Street & 26th Avenue B6 to Cropsey Avenue & 25th Avenue B82 to Cropsey Avenue & 25th Avenue B64 to Harway Avenue & Bay 41st Street </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Belt Parkway West, Exit 6, Cropsey Ave West, right ona 26th Ave., two blocks to Bath Avenue. Belt Parkway East, Exit 5, Shore Parkway Service Road, east to 26th Avenue, left to Bath Avenue. </td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=128<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>93 Saint Edwards St. (between Myrtle and Park Avenues)<br>Brooklyn, NY 11205</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-935-0244</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Janet Conton</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>First opened in a storefront on Nassau and Bridge streets in 1900, the predecessor to Walt Whitman branch, formerly called "City Park Branch", moved into the ground floor of a tenement house. In 1908, the present-day Classical Revival Carnegie library opened. The branch had a significant collection on naval architecture and science for workers at the nearby Brooklyn Navy Yard. Renamed Walt Whitman Branch in 1943 on the 125th anniversary of the Brooklyn poet's birth, the library underwent a major renovation in 1958 and upgrades in 1998.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>2, 3, 4, or 5 Trains to Nevins Street / transfer to B54 to Saint Edwards Street & Myrtle Avenue 4 Train to Nevins Street / transfer to B54 to Saint Edwards Street & Myrtle Avenue 4 Train to Nevins Street / transfer to B54 to Edwards Street & Myrtle Avenue A Train to Jay Street/Borough Hall / transfer to B54 to Edwards Street & Myrtle Avenue B Train to DeKalb Avenue (from Manhattan ride in last car/from Brooklyn ride in first car) F Train to Jay Street/Borough Hall / transfer to B54 to Edwards Street & Myrtle Avenue M Train to DeKalb Avenue (from Manhattan ride in last car/from Brooklyn ride in first car) Q Train to DeKalb Avenue (from Manhattan ride in last car/from Brooklyn ride in first car) R Train to DeKalb Avenue (from Manhattan ride in last car/from Brooklyn ride in first car) </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B54 to Saint Edwards Street & Myrtle Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Flatbush Ave Extension, East on Myrtle Ave., left on Saint Edwards St.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=202<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>360 Irving Ave. (at Woodbine St.)<br>Brooklyn, NY 11237</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-628-8378</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Boniface WeWe</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>The two-story, Tudor Revival Washington Irving branch opened in 1923 -- the 21st and last Carnegie library built in Brooklyn. Library specialist Edward L. Tilton designed it with a unique gabled roof. Known as "Irving Branch" until 1944, the library was renovated in 1960 and 1986, when the collection was arranged in a "merchandising" format to encourage people to browse.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>Due to high heat & humidity, the Washington Irving Library will close today, Friday, July 22 at 4:15 PM. </td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>M train to Wyckoff L train to Myrtle(walk down Palmetto to Irving Ave, left 1 block to Woodbine)</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B13 to Wyckoff & Myrtle B18 to Gates & Wyckoff B26 to Wyckoff & Madison B52 to Gates & Irving Aves B54 to Gates & Palmetto Q55 to Palmetto & Myrtle Q58 to Wyckoff & Myrtle</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Myrtle to Irving Ave & Woodbine Gates to Irving Ave Wyckoff to Gates, left to Irving two blocks</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=126<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>240 Division Ave. at Marcy Ave.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11211</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-302-3485</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>George Bussberg</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>In 1903, Williamsburgh Branch became the first Carnegie library built in Brooklyn. The 26,000 square-foot Classical Revival building featured a central delivery desk, radially arranged stacks, wood wainscoting and fireplaces. The Library was renovated in 1955, and again in 2003-2004. In 2006, the branch became a designated landmark of New York City.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>J, M, Z to Marcy Avenue Station, two blocks South on Marcy to library G to Broadway, four blocks West to Division, four blocks Southwest to library</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B40, B24, Q54 to Marcy Ave, 1 block to library B62 to Havemeyer and Division St. B44 to last stop, Williamsburg Bridge Plaza, one block South on Broadway, two blocks West on Marcy</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE),exit from Queens-Metropolitan Exit, remain on roadway (Meeker Ave)to dead end (Metropolitan Ave). Right turn and quick left turn onto Marcy Ave.Take Marcy Ave to Division Ave (about 5 blocks). Exit from Downtown Brooklyn-Flushing Ave:Proceed straight ahead to second light (Kent Ave).Wide left turn and quick right turn onto Williamsburg East. Proceed straight to Marcy Ave.</td></tr></table>http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=138<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>160 E. 5th St. at Ft. Hamilton Pkwy.<br>Brooklyn, NY 11218</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-686-9707</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Ianthee Williams</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Windsor Terrace's first library service began in 1922 with a deposit station that housed a 3,000-book collection in a pharmacy. The most notable later move was to a library created from two abandoned street cars. The present 7,000-square-foot library opened in 1969 after a local campaign to upgrade the library service. The branch is now part of Cluster 8, as it continues to serve the local community providing technology and well as traditional services. </td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td><p><strong>Windsor Terrace Library will reopen on Tuesday, March 22st at 10:00 a.m.</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>F Train to Fort Hamilton Parkway & Prospect Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B16 to Caton Avenue & East 5th Street B67 to McDonald Avenue & Caton Avenue B68 to Coney Island Avenue & Caton Avenue </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td></td></tr></table>