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.
Williamsburgh Library
In 1903, the Williamsburgh Library became the first Carnegie library built in Brooklyn. The 26,000 square-foot Classical Revival building featured a central delivery desk, radially arranged stacks, wood wainscoting and fireplaces. The Library was renovated in 1955, and again in 2003-2004.
In 2006, the branch became a designated landmark of New York City.
The Williamsburgh Library is a satellite location of 826 NYC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their writing skills. Please visit for after school tutoring Monday through Thursdays while school is in session.
| Branch Contact Person: | Lisa Goldstein |
Directions:
Subway    J, M, Z to Marcy Avenue Station, two blocks South on Marcy to library B40, B24, Q54 to Marcy Ave, 1 block to library Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE),exit from Queens-Metropolitan Exit, remain on roadway (Meeker Ave)to dead end (Metropolitan Ave). Right turn and quick left turn onto Marcy Ave.Take Marcy Ave to Division Ave (about 5 blocks). |
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| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Fully accessible
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Program & Events:
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| Technology Available: | 10 Adult Computers |
| Internet & WiFi: | Yes - WiFi info |
| Building Facts: | 3 Floors plus mezzanine |
| Multilingual Materials: | Chinese, Hebrew, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Yiddish |
| Meeting Rooms: | Two meeting rooms. |
| Copy Machines: | Yes |
| Restrooms: | Yes |
| Car Service: | Brooklyn Car Service |
