DeKalb 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 - 6:00 PM
Wed 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thu 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun closed
DeKalb Library
790 Bushwick Ave. at DeKalb Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11221
718-455-3898

Library Information


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.

 

Branch Contact Person: Alicia Pritchard
Directions:
Subway
J Subway LineZ Subway Line
J Train to Kosciusko Street & Broadway
Z Train to Kosciusko Street & Broadway
Bus

B38 to Bushwick Avenue & DeKalb Avenue
B46 to DeKalb Avenue & Malcolm X Blvd
B47 to Broadway & Kosciusko Street

Get directions from Google or HopStop.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Fully accessible
Program & Events:
View All Events.
Technology Available:

Children's area - 6 computers
Adults' area - 6 computers
10 laptops

For more information about laptops for use in the library, visit our laptop loan page.

Internet & WiFi: Yes - WiFi info
Building Facts:

3 Floors
Constructed 1905
Renovated 1999

Multilingual Materials: Chinese, Spanish
Meeting Rooms:

Yes
Contact library for reservations and policy.

Copy Machines: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Car Service:

New Ridgewood Car Service - 1538 Gates Ave., (718) 456-5050