Suggestions for Library near Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

Justin • March 9, 2019Contrary to the tip provided here, this library is open 10 til 5pm on Saturdays

Jamel M. • July 2, 2011The best library in the entire city. it has three floors and the collection are simply phenomenal. Overal, the interiors remind you of a museum.

Stina P. • March 2, 2014each book is a secret trophy on a shelf of perfection. get lost for hours in a bushwick lending/reading room. a monthly membership or donating 10 books lets you check out a book for 30 days

P. D. • March 25, 2021Has that super nostalgic municipal vibe with a nice neighborhood scale to it. Great posters too.

New York R. • November 9, 2010Not the best library in NY..

Notyourboyfriend'scloset • October 24, 2012Every Wednesday 11 am. Story time and music time for kids.

Peter G. • November 8, 2017Nice atmosphere. Decent book selection

Nate S. • March 25, 2023Beautiful remodel as of 2023! Books, DVDs, tax/gov’t forms, and large co-working space. Just remember that this is a library, so no Zoom calls! 🤫

Michelle C. • February 11, 2017There's a sign that says there is no wifi for the foreseeable future. It's a small library with unisex public bathrooms. The area upstairs has some cosy chairs.

Lisa L. • April 8, 2011Great place to get work done. Good wifi.

Noni G. • November 15, 2011Favorite daytime destination for the drug addicts from the clinic around the corner.

Karen • January 28, 2018Every since they re-designed the building, there is a diminished supply of books. People don't go to the library because it's pretty, they go because they want a simple place to sit and read.

Audrey M. • January 27, 2011This library has meeting rooms available, is usually pretty quiet and unpopulated, but the front door SLAMS every time someone comes in.

Jen • July 13, 2017Selection of books is limited, computers and tables are always taken.

Brea B. • July 18, 2011Ask the librarians at the computer desks for help not the library assistants who shelf books.

City of New York • July 22, 2013Did you know? The City Hall Library opened in 1913 and was part of the New York Public Library until 1969.

Carmen N. • January 4, 2015This poor library! I'm super happy it is here, but the rumble of the train every few minutes is disruptive. Good kids section, but few books for adults (in comparison to other libraries).

Robert J. • December 28, 2011Reserve a book online if its not at your branch, and pick it up a couple days later.

P-LO L. • September 14, 2013Come here on the weekends-mornings or late afternoons that is-any other days you'll regret it. It's a straight-up zoo during school days.

Luciano S. • January 11, 2019Great staff and a nice place to go to

New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the Chatham Square Library, sign a letter of support today. http://www.nypl.org/speakout

陳雄暉 弟. • October 5, 2019Great place for booking up, or booking around. Just hope people don't book things up as it so happens at other libraries. 🤓💻📚📖

Nate F. • October 11, 2014check out the bulletin boards for library news and community events

Grace • June 11, 2010Head here for a great selection of international DVDs, especially in Hindi, Spanish, and Mandarin.

Dakota • February 23, 2012I love my local library. They even have free yoga classes.

Shawn F. • July 8, 2011The best dining options in the area are about 10 blocks away toward Sunnyside.