Is Brooklyn Public Library open today?
To see available spaces, review BPL’s meeting room policy, and request a reservation, visit our room reservation website. Offering outdoor seating, browsing, programs and more—weather permitting. Learn more about BPL Outdoors….Hours.
| Monday | 9 am – 8 pm |
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| Friday | 9 am – 6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am – 6 pm |
| Sunday | 1 pm – 5 pm |
Are dogs allowed in the Brooklyn Public Library?
Now you can park your dog at Brooklyn Public Library.
Does Brooklyn Public Library accept book donations?
Brooklyn Public Library no longer accepts donations of books and other materials from the public for its collections at its neighborhood libraries. The Library’s collection is carefully curated to ensure that materials are relevant, up-to-date and in good condition.
Which Brooklyn Public Library is open?
Other than branches currently closed for renovations or routine maintenance, our libraries are open all across Brooklyn.
How many public libraries are in Brooklyn?
Eighteen libraries
The Brooklyn Public Library consists of a Central Library, a Business & Career Library, and 58 neighborhood branches in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. Eighteen libraries are historic Carnegie libraries. The Brooklyn Public Library also has five adult learning centers.
Can tourists go inside the New York Public Library?
NYC PUBLIC LIBRARY TOURS The NYPL offers free, one-hour guided tours of the Schwartzman Building. The tours, given by volunteer docents run every day but Sundays.
Can you use a Brooklyn library card in Manhattan?
You can use your IDNYC card at any public library in New York City. It can be easily integrated with your account at the New York, Brooklyn, and Queens Public Library Systems, and it is the only card that is accepted across all three.
Can I use my New York Public Library card in Brooklyn?
Can You Get a New York library card if you live in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn and Queens residents are still welcome to apply for a New York Public Library card. Additionally, as a courtesy to other New York City library users, Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Library cardholders may use their existing card, once it is linked to The New York Public Library.
Can you go to The New York Public Library without a card?
Reserve a computer or laptop for free at any Library location. A valid library card is required.