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Central Library

Each year, approximately one million people walk through Central Library's majestic 50-foot high entryway, and countless others access its unique services online. Located at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Eastern Parkway on Grand Army Plaza, Central Library contains over one million cataloged books, magazines, and multimedia materials. In addition, its local history division, the Brooklyn Collection, holds millions of individual items including photographs, maps, manuscripts, Brooklyn Dodgers memorabilia and other ephemeral items. The landmarked facility boasts the S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture, which hosts lectures, readings, musical performances and other events for people of all ages. The recently renovated plaza hosts concerts throughout the summer and is Brooklyn's favorite outdoor destination for free wireless internet access.

Opened on February 1, 1941, the Central Library is the major reference center for BPL's 60-location system. The library's notable architecture was created to resemble an open book, with the spine on Grand Army Plaza and the building's two wings opening like pages onto Eastern Parkway and Flatbush Avenue.

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Branch Contact Person: Richard Reyes-Gavilan
Directions:
Get directions from Google or HopStop.
Program & Events: For special events, programs & exhibits at this branch location, see our Events Calendar.
Technology Available: Central Library has a Kurzweil Reader and VideoEye magnifier in the Society, Sciences & Technology Division on the second floor.
Internet & WiFi: Yes - WiFi Info
Building Facts: Central Library is wheelchair accessible except for the Teen Tech Loft. Accessible vans can legally stop on either Flatbush Avenue or Eastern Parkway, just outside the library. People with disabilities can call the Central Administrative office to arrange for accommodations at 718-230-2198.
Accessibility Info: Wheelchair Accessible
Meeting Rooms: Second Floor Meeting Room (capacity 74)
Room 214 (capacity 15)
Balcony Conference Room (capacity 24)
Dr. S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture (capacity 189)
Elsie Smith Conference Room (capacity 12)
Dweck Conference Room 2 (capacity 12)

Contact Central Library Administration (718.230.2198) for information regarding meeting room use or space rental.
Copy Machines: First floor lobby and Popular Library
Second floor balcony at the top of each staircase.
Third floor near Arts, Media Music & Sports.
Change Machine first floor front lobby.
Bicycle Rack: Yes
Off Hours Book Drop: Yes
Friends Group: Friends of Central - Princess James, President
Volunteer Opportunities: Office of Volunteer Services
Brooklyn Public Library: Central Library
Sun
1:00PM-5:00PM
Mon
9:00AM-6:00PM
Tue
9:00AM-9:00PM
Wed
9:00AM-9:00PM
Thu
9:00AM-9:00PM
Fri
9:00AM-6:00PM
Sat
10:00AM-6:00PM
Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
t. 718-230-2100
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