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>Alicia Ola</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></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>01:00PM-8:00PM</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-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 St. Exit near intersection of Cleveland St and Fulton St. Start out going North on Cleveland St towards Arlington Ave. Turn left onto Arlington Ave. </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>Q24 to Atlantic Ave. at Warwick St., two blocks North to library Q56 to Jamaica Ave. at Jerome St., one block South to Arlington Ave., then one block East to library B12 to Jerome St on Liberty Ave., three blocks North to library Q13 to Crescent St and take the Manhattan bound J train to Cleveland St., one block North to Arlington Ave., then one block West to library</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></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>Lina Ding</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></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-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=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></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=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>1:00PM-8:00PM</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-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>1:00PM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>D & M train to the Ft. Hamilton Parkway station, two blocks East to library F train to Church Ave. station transfer to B16 bus to 43rd St. </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B11 to 49th St or 50th St and 13th Ave B35 to 39th St and 13th Ave B16 to 43rd St and 13th or 14th Ave </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></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 to Brighton Beach Ave. station, six blocks West to library Q to Ocean Parkway, One block East to Library</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B1 to Ocean Parkway, one block East to library B68 to Ocean Parkway, one block East to library</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>Uldis Skrodelis</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>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></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=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>Alicia Pritchard</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>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>3 train to Nostrand Avenue station; from exit turn left on Nostrand and walk 6 short blocks to St Marks Avenue. Turn right,1/2 block to branch. A train to Nostrand Avenue station; straight up Nostrand Avenue toward Atlantic Avenue up approximately 6 blocks; make left onto St. Marks Avenue in the middle of the block.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B44 to Nostrand Avenue and Bergen Street. B65 to Bergen Street and 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>Jose Arellano - LIS- Library Information Supervisor</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></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>10:00PM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Saturday: </td> <td>10:00PM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>3 to Rockaway Ave., B60 or walk North to Pitkin and Rockaway C to Rockaway Ave and Fulton Ave.,then take the B60 South to East New York Ave and Rockaway Ave</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B14 to Pitkin Ave. and Rockaway One block North to the library B12 to East New York Ave.and Rockaway one block South to the library B60 to Pitkin Ave and Rockaway, one block South to the library</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>Patricia Sacco</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></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</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-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>M, J, Z to Flushing Ave. station, cross street to Graham Ave, 5 blocks North on Graham Ave., 2 blocks East on Seigel St. to library M, J, Z to Lorimer St. station, half block South on Lorimer St., 5 blocks East on Moore St., one block North on Bushwick Ave. to library L Train at Montrose Ave. station, five blocks South on Bushwick Ave. to library</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B43 to Graham Ave. at Seigel St., two blocks East to library B57 to Flushing Ave. at Bushwick Ave., two blocks North to library B13 to Bushwick Ave. at Seigel St. B15, B47 to Marcus Garvey Blvd. at Broadway, cross street to Graham Ave, 5 blocks North on Graham Ave., 2 blocks East on Seigel St. to library B40, B46 to Flushing Ave. at Broadway, cross street to Graham Ave, 5 blocks North on Graham Ave., 2 blocks East on Seigel St. to library B60 to Bushwick Ave. at Johnson Ave, 3 blocks South on Bushwick Ave. to library</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>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></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=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></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-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 to Rockaway Parkway, exit on Rockaway PKwy. (three block southeast walk to library</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B6,B60,B82 to Flatlands Ave. & Rockaway. 4 blocks Southeast to library B42 to Rockaway PKwy. at Ave J. </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>Cheryl Powell </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>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Wednesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</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 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>B71 @ Grand Army Plaza with destination of Cobble Hill. Exit bus at Sackett & Clinton. One block to branch.</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>Grand Army Plaza<br>Brooklyn, NY 11238</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-230-2100</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Richard Reyes-Gavilan</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>Each year, more than 1.5 million people — almost the equivalent of the entire population of Brooklyn — use the Central Library. Containing more than 1.5 million books, magazines, and multimedia materials, it provides services to all ages, free Internet access throughout the building, and, since September of 1997, a Multilingual Center for non-English speakers and those interested in linguistics. 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></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>9:00AM-6:00PM</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>9:00AM-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-5:00PM</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>2:00PM-5:00PM</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>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, B71 (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>K. Keith / Cordel White</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>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>2 or 5 To Flatbush Ave. Station, 2 blocks North on Nostrand Ave.to library </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B44 to Nostrand Ave. at Farragut Rd. B41 to Flatbush Ave. at Nostrand Ave., 2 blocks North on Nostrand Ave.to library B6 to Glenwood Rd at Nostrand Ave., 1 block North on Nostrand Ave. to library. B11 to Nostrand Ave at Flatbush Ave., 2 blocks North on Nostrand Ave.to library Q35 Flatbush Ave. at Nostrand Ave., 2 blocks North on Nostrand Ave.to library </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>Sharon Tidwell </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>1:00PM-8:00PM</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-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=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>Stephen Stickney</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>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,D, N and Q trains to Stillwell Ave/ Coney Island</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B36 to Surf Ave & West 17th St(2 blocks) B68 Shuttle to Surf Ave & Stillwell B64 to Mermaid & Stillwell (4 blocks) B74 to Mermaid & 19th Street (same block) B82 to Mermaid & Stillwell (4 blocks) </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=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,F,Q,or N train to Stillwell Avenue then take B74 Bus to West 19th Street.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B68, B64, or B82 to Stillwell Avenue then take B74 to West 19th Street. B36 to Surf Avenue and West 17th Street(walk to Mermaid Avenue and West 19th Street).</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>Paula Menzies</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></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-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 to Cortelyou Road station (turn left upon exiting station, 3 blocks to branch, corner Argyle Road opposite side of street)</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B23 to Cortelyou & Argyle (same block as branch) B68 to Coney Island Ave & Cortelyou (3 blocks to branch, corner Argyle 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>Anthony Robertson</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>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>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>Molly Phelan</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></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>A or C trains to Euclid Ave. station, 5 blocks north west to library </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B15 to Hegeman Ave. at Fountain St., 3 blocks to library B14 to Sutter Ave. at Fountain St., Same block to library </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></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-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=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>Ali Huang </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>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 18th Ave, tranfer to B1 bus.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B1 to 13th Ave. & 82nd St., B64 to 86th St. & 13th Ave., 4 blocks to branch</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>Karen Lorde- Library Information Supervisor/ Schantel Singleton- Library Circulation Supervisor</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>10:00PM-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></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=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>Sandra Sutton</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-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>3 or 4 to Utica Ave station, exit at Schenectady Ave, cross Schenectady Ave to library</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B14 to Utica Ave., one block West to library B17 to Schenectady Ave., cross Schenectady Ave. to library B45 to Schenectady Ave., one block South to library B46 to Utica Ave., one block West to library </td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>East on Eastern Pkwy. </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 -2nd Floor<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 or 4 to Utica Avenue station, exit at Schnectady Avenue, cross Schnectady Avenue to library.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B14 to Utica Ave., one block West to library B45 to Schnectady Ave., one block South to library B46 to Utica Ave., one block West to library</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>East on Eastern Parkway</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>Antonia Bramble</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></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Tuesday: </td> <td>1:00PM-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></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=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>Q to Church Ave. station, exit at Caton Ave. Three blocks to Flatbush, one block to Linden Blvd. 2 or 5 to Church Ave. station, transfer to B35 bus to Flatbush Ave. </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B49 to Bedford Ave. at Linden Blvd., one block West towards Flatbush Ave. B35 to Flatbush Ave. and Church Ave., three blocks North to Linden Blvd. B41 Limited to Flatbush Ave. and Church Ave., three blocks North to Linden Blvd. B41 Unlimited to Flatbush Ave. and Caton Ave., one block South to Linden Blvd.</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Flatbush Ave. to Linden Blvd. </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>Melissa Morrone</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>Flatlands Library closed early today, November 18, 2009 due to local area power outage.</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>2 or 5 train to Brooklyn College/Flatbush Ave. station and transfer to B41 south on Flatbush Ave. to Ave. P.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B41 along Flatbush Ave. to Ave. P. B9 to Flatbush Ave. and Ave. 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>Phyllis Bornstein</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>Fort Hamilton Branch is closed for renovation and is expected to reopen in Spring 2010. From November 16 through December 14, bookmobile services will be offered on: Mondays, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.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>9:00AM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Thursday: </td> <td>1:00PM-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Friday: </td> <td>9:00AM-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=247<table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='2'><tr valign='top'><td >Address: </td> <td>2808 Gerritsen Ave. ( Bartlett Place)<br>Brooklyn, NY 11229</td></tr><tr><td >Phone: </td> <td>718-368-1435</td></tr><tr><td > Contact: </td> <td>Sunitha Jonathan</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-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 to Kings Highway, follow bus directions </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B31 to Gerritsen Ave, about a 10 minute bus ride</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Belt Parkway to Knapp Street (make a right turn), go to Gerritsen Ave and make another right turn. Continue on Gerritsen until you reach the branch.</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>Boris Ioselev</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 is now part of Cluster 11, as it continues to serve the local community providing innovative technology and as well as traditional services.</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>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></td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td></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>G to Nassau Ave., 1 block East to library</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B48 to Nassau Ave. at Manhattan St., 1 block North to library B61 to Norman Ave. at Manhattan St., 1 block East to library </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>Rakhi Bhattacharya</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-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>N train to Kings Highway, exit at W. 8th St. station, five blocks West to library. D train to Bay Parkway, at 86th St, walk north on Bay Parkway or catch the B82 bus to Stillwell Ave. and Kings Highway. F train to Kings Highway, at MacDonald Ave., walk West to branch or catch the B82 bus to Stillwell Ave. and Kings Highway. </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B82 to Kings Highway & Stillwell Ave, library located on the same block. B4 to Kings Highway & Stillwell Ave. B6 to Kings Highway & Bay Parkway, two blocks East to library. </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>Lee Levy</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>1:00PM-8:00PM</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>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>Local Q train to Neck Road or Avenue U (6 blocks to branch). F train to Ave. U (12 blocks to the branch). </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B68 along Coney Island Avenue & Ave U (1 block to Branch). B3 along Ave. U & Coney Island Ave. (1 1/2 blocks to the branch).</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>Genya Konny</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>1:00PM-8:00PM</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-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 to Rockaway Parkway and transfer to B42.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B17, B42 to Rockaway Pkwy. and Seaview Ave.</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></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 Ave. station, three blocks East to library</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B23 to Cortelyou Rd. at East 4th St., one block South to library B8 to 18th Ave at East 5th St., two blocks North to library B67 to McDonald Ave & Cortelyou Rd., three blocks East to East 4th St., right on East 4th St., one block South to library </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>Michael Tam</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>Q to Sheepshead Bay, transfer to the B36 to Avenue X. B to Sheepshead Bay, transfer to the B36 to Avenue X. IRT 2 to Flatbush Ave, transfer to B44 to Avenue X.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B36 to Nostrand Avenue and Avenue X. B3 to Nostrand Avenue and Avenue U,transfer to B36 or B44 to Avenue X. B44 to Nostrand Ave & 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>Rochelle Strauss</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td>After a four-year renovation that added 2,000 square feet to the library, the Kings Highway Library reopened on June 11, 2009. Kings Highway Library now shelves over 98,000 library items.</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-6:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td>1:00PM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>Q or B to Kings Highway, four blocks East to library</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B49 to Ocean Ave. at Ave. P, one block South to Library B7 to Ocean Ave. on Kings Highway, cross West to library B82 to Ocean Ave. on KIngs Highway, cross West to Library </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>Shelly Paus</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>1:00PM-8:00PM</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-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 Lorimer St. station, follow Lorimer St. South, turn left onto Devoe St., follow one block East to library. G train to Metropolitan Ave., follow Metropolitan Ave. East, make right onto Leonard St., library one block down on right.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B48 to Lorimer St. at Metropolitan Ave., one lock South on Lorimer St., one block West on Devoe St. B24 to Metropolitan, two blocks South to library 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>Eleanor Adams</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></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>10:00PM-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>A train to Utica Ave., five blocks west to library</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B15 to Lewis Ave and Halsey St. Stops in front of library B26 to Halsey St and Lewis Ave. Stops one block east of library.</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>Tracey Mantrone</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>1:00PM-8:00PM</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-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>N to 18th Ave (exit at 17th Ave), or take D or M to 62nd St (exit at 60th street exit) and walk three blocks to 17th Avenue.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B8 or B23 to 60th St, or B9 to 17th Ave.</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>Damon Vorce</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></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</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-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=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></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>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=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>Steve Rosenberg LIS</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>1:00PM-8:00PM</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>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>The Q circle train (local) stops at the Avenue J station at East 16th St. Midwood Branch is across the street.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B49 to Ocean Ave. and Ave.J, 4 blocks to library B6 and B11 to Ave. J and E. 16th St., across the street from library B68 to Coney Island Ave. and Ave. J, 5 blocks to library</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>Christina Armieri</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>1:00PM-8:00PM</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-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 to Flatbush Ave station, transfer to B41 to Ralph Ave and Ave N Branch is on same block</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B47 to Ave N & Ralph, branch is at the corner of Ralph and Ave N B41 (Bergen Beach/Veterans Ave) to Ave N & Ralph B3 to Ave U & Mill Ave, walk 3 blocks to branch</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>Karen Lorde / Dornel Blair-Henderson</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></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-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 New Lots Ave. Station </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B15 to New Lots and Jerome St. B6 to Ashford St. and New Lots</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>Edward D’Angelo</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></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, M to 18th Ave. (1 block to branch)</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B1, B8 to 18th Ave. & 86th St. (1 block to branch)</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>Salvador Salame</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></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-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,M,N or R to Pacific St. station, exit at Pacific St., cross Pacific St. to library D,Q,2,3,4 or 5 to Atlantic Ave. station, exit at Pacific St., cross Pacific St. to library </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B37 to 3rd Ave. at Pacific St., two blocks East to library B41, B45, B63 or B67 to Atlantic St. at Flatbush Ave., two blocks South and East to library B65 to Dean St. Fourth Ave., one block north to library (across the street to library) </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>Paula Marie Carrano</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>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>2, 5 to Flatbush Ave. station and then follow bus directions.</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B6 to Ralph Ave. at Glenwood Rd., one-and-a-half blocks West to library - Use only if coming from the subway. B47 to Ralph Ave. at Glenwood Rd., one-and-a-half blocks West to library B82 to Flatlands Ave. at Ralph Ave., two blocks West to library</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></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 Ave. R to 9th St; 2 blocks to Branch</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B67 to 7th Ave. and 9th Street; 2 blocks. B69 to Prospect Park and 9th Street; 3 blocks to Branch</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></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></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 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 Avenue 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></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>3 or 4 Utica Ave. and transfer to B46 local bus to Utica and Tilden </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B35 to Church and Utica Ave. (2 blocks to the branch). B46 to Tilden and Utica Ave. (branch is on same block).</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>Michael McKegney</td></tr><tr><td > Description: </td> <td></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>F train to Avenue N and McDonald Avenue; right on 60th S. (2 blocks to 23rd Ave.); (1 block to 59th St.) N train to Bay Parkway and 22nd Avenue; walk West 7 blocks to 59th St. (1 block to branch).</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B6 to Bay Parkway and 60th Street (1 block to branch). B9 to 60th Street and 23rd Avenue (1/2 block to branch).</td></tr><tr><td > Car: </td> <td>Driving West along Bay Parkway, make a right turn on 60th St. and go to 23rd Ave. At 23rd Ave., turn right to 59th St. The library is at the corner of 23rd Ave. and 59th St. Driving East along Bay Parkway, make a left turn on 60th St. Proceed as above.</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></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>J to Halsey</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>Q24 to Broadway & Eldert Street B26 to Broadway & Halsey (branch is located behind Rite Aide parking lot ) B7 to Thomas S.Boyland Street (stops across the street from the branch).</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>Sofiya Babiy</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>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>Q-Local or B-Express to Sheepshead Bay station, one block West to E 14th Street to library </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B49 to E16th Street and Sheepshead Bay Rd., two blocks West to library B36 to E14th Street and Sheepshead Bay Rd., library accross the street B4 to E14th Street and Sheepshead Bay Rd, library accross the street B68 to E10th Street and Coney Island Ave.</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>Tom Muller / Debra Weekes</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></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</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-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 Pennsylvania Ave and transfer to B20 or B83. A or C to Liberty Ave and transfer to B20 or B83. L train to Rockaway Station and transfer to B6 or B82. J or Z to Broadway Junction-Eastern Parkway or Alabama and transfer to B20 or B82. </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B82 to Flatlands & Pennsylvania Ave. B6 to Cozine Ave & Pennsylvania Ave. (walk one block down Pennsylvania to Flatlands; branch is adjacent to Getty gas station).</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>LaCrystal Cooke</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></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</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-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 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>Roxana Benavides</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></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</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>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 B37 to 3rd Ave. & 51st St., one block East 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>Denise Folkes</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>1:00PM-8:00PM</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>10:00AM-5:00PM</td></tr><tr><td > Sunday: </td> <td></td></tr><tr><td > Subways: </td> <td>D train to 25th Avenue stop Walk 2 avenues to Bath Avenue Walk left 3 blocks to 26th Avenue</td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B64 to Harway & Bay 41st B3 to 25th Ave & Bath B6, B82 to Cropsey & 25th, 2-3 blocks to branch B1, B4 86th Street & 26th Avenue</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>Thomas Angelo</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>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>B, M, N, Q, R to DeKalb Ave. station, six blocks East to library 2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevins St. station, six blocks East to library </td></tr><tr><td > Bus: </td> <td>B54 to St. Edwards St., 1 block to branch North to library</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>David Camara</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 garbled 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></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-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>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></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.</td></tr><tr><td > Special Notice: </td> <td>In 2006, the branch became a designated landmark of New York City.</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>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 B61 to Broadway, two blocks South on Marcy to library 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>Rowshon Perveen</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></td></tr><tr><td > Monday: </td> <td>1:00PM-8:00PM</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-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>