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Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library

Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library

A Brooklyn Icon. Central Library is Brooklyn’s home library

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  • MetroNew York City, USA (NYC)
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Central Library first opened its doors to the public on February 1, 1941. With its breathtaking façade, sweeping grand lobby and vast contemporary and historical collections, it has been a Brooklyn icon since its opening. The library was designated a New York City Landmark in 1997 and joined the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. Designed to resemble an open book, Central Library is clad in limestone with impressive Art Deco detailing by sculptors Thomas Hudson Jones and Carl P. Jennewein. Perhaps the building’s most striking feature is its 50-foot-high entry portico, set into a concave façade that reflects the elliptical configuration of Grand Army Plaza. The dramatic entrance is adorned by fifteen bronze sculptures of famous characters and authors from American literature, framed by columns with a series of gilded bas-reliefs depicting the evolution of art and science. Central Library is Brooklyn’s home library, and one of New York City’s foremost cultural, civic and educational institutions. It is home to the Dr. S. Stevan Dweck Cultural Center, our premiere programming series BPL Presents; the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons, an innovative public co-working and meeting space offering the latest technology; and the Business and Career Center, offering books, resources and assistance on job search, small business entrepreneurship and personal finance. Three floors of collections span a range of subjects, and include reference resources as well as books and materials in more than 30 languages. Central Library is fully accessible. In FY24, Central Library received nearly 6,000,000 visits, and items from its collections circulated over 862,000 times.

Neighborhood

Park Slope Prospect Heights Crown Heights

Any need to know/rules & guidelines

Moments​/​Events: https://discover.bklynlibrary.org/?event=true&eventlocation=Central%20Library

Website

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/central

Communities

  • Luxe
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  • Design/Aesthetic
  • Iconic
  • Free forever
  • Dog Camp
  • Family Friendly
  • LGBTQ+
  • BIPOC
  • Female
  • AWEsome Views
  • Biophilla
  • Energy
  • Harmony
  • Freedom
  • Play
  • Surprise
  • Magic
  • Transcendence
  • Celebration
  • Renewal
  • Parent
  • Caregiver

Any standout amenities

  • Private Room
  • Phone Booth
  • Accessible for all
  • Private WiFi
  • Luxe
  • Allows pets?
  • Kid Friendly
  • Free forever

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