All Brooklyn Public Library locations will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend from Saturday, May 25th through Monday, May 27th.
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.
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.
| Branch Contact Person: | Rowshon A. Perveen |
Directions:
Subway   3 Train to New Lots Avenue & Livonia Avenue / transfer to B15 to Fountain Avenue & Dumont Avenue
A Train to Euclid Avenue & Pitkin Avenue C Train to Euclid Avenue & Pitkin Avenue B14 to Sutter Avenue & Fountain Avenue Belt Pkwy., east on Pennsylvania Ave., right on Sutter Ave., proceed to Crystal St., library on the left hand side Get directions from Google or HopStop. |
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| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Fully accessible
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Program & Events:
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| Technology Available: | Children's room - 4 computers |
| Internet & WiFi: | Yes - WiFi info |
| Building Facts: | 1 Floor |
| Multilingual Materials: | Bengali; Bangla |
| Meeting Rooms: | Yes. Contact library for reservations and policy. |
| Copy Machines: | Yes |
| Restrooms: | Yes |
| Off Hours Book Drop: | Yes |
| Car Service: | 810 Car Service Corp
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