Brooklyn Heights Library

Good news! Coney Island and Gerritsen Beach libraries will reopen this fall after extensive renovations due to Hurricane Sandy.  See our Hurricane Sandy Renovations page for updates.

Mon 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun closed
Brooklyn Heights Library
280 Cadman Plaza West at Tillary St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-623-7100

Library Information


Brooklyn Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. For more information about our plans for the Brooklyn Heights Library, please see: Building a Better Brooklyn Heights Library

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.

 

First Five Years and Arts and Crafts children's programs will resume the week of September 17th. Please refer to the above information link: Building a Better Brooklyn Heights Library.

Chess Program postponed from June 1 through  September 13.

Enjoy your summer vacations!

 

Branch Contact Person: Neighborhood Library Supervisor
Directions:
Subway
2 Subway Line3 Subway Line4 Subway Line5 Subway LineA Subway LineC Subway LineF Subway LineR Subway Line
2 Train to Borough Hall at Court Street & Montague Street
3 Train to Borough Hall at Court Street & Montague Street
4 Train to Borough Hall/Court Street at Joralemon Street
5 Train to Borough Hall/Court Street
A Train to Jay St/Borough Hall - Fulton Mall
C Train to Jay St/Borough Hall - Fulton Mall
F Train to Jay St/Borough Hall - Fulton Mall
R Train to Court Street
Bus

B25 to Montague & Court Street
B26 to Montague & Court Street
B38 to Montague & Court Street
B41 to Montague & Court Street
B51 City Hall to Court Street & Cadman Plaza
B52 to Montague & Court Street
B65 to Jay Street
B67 to Jay Street

Get directions from Google or HopStop.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Fully accessible
Program & Events:
No events were found.
Technology Available:

Adult room - 6 computers
Juvenile room - 6 computers
Free WiFi available building-wide

Internet & WiFi: Yes - WiFi info
Building Facts:

2 Floors
Constructed 1962
Renovated 1991

Multilingual Materials: Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish
Meeting Rooms:

Yes, 2
Contact library for reservations and policy.

Copy Machines: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Bicycle Rack: Yes
Off Hours Book Drop: Yes
Friends Group:

Friends of Brooklyn Heights - Deborah Hallen, President