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.
Midwood Library
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.
| Branch Contact Person: | Steven Rosenberg NLS |
Directions:
Subway Q Train to Avenue J & East 16th Street BusB6 to Avenue J & East 16th Street 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. |
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| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Fully accessible
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Program & Events:
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| Technology Available: | Adult room - 11 computers |
| Internet & WiFi: | Yes - WiFi info |
| Building Facts: | 3 Floors |
| Multilingual Materials: | Arabic, Chinese, French, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, Yiddish |
| Meeting Rooms: | Yes |
| Copy Machines: | Yes |
| Restrooms: | Yes |
| Bicycle Rack: | Yes |
