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.
Sunset Park Library
Originally called South branch this Classical Revival Carnegie library opened in 1905. Declared obsolete in 1970, the graceful brick and stone building was demolished. Sunset Park branch built on the same site opened in 1972. In a major renovation in 1998, a new glass-brick facade was installed.
| Branch Contact Person: | Roxana Benavides |
Directions:
Subway  R to 53rd St., two blocks north to library B63 to 5th Ave. & 52nd, one block North, one block West to library Fourth Avenue is a 6-lane thoroughfare, connecting Flatbush Avenue at the North end, and the Verranzano-Narrows Bridge at the South end. Get directions from Google or HopStop. |
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| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Partially accessible
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Program & Events:
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| Technology Available: | 4 Children Computers |
| Internet & WiFi: | Yes - WiFi info |
| Building Facts: | 2 Floors |
| Multilingual Materials: | Chinese, Spanish |
| Meeting Rooms: | Yes |
| Copy Machines: | Yes |
| Restrooms: | Yes |
| Bicycle Rack: | Yes |
| Off Hours Book Drop: | Yes |
| Friends Group: | Friends of Brooklyn Public Library, Sunset Park Library |
