Brooklyn Public Library is not part of the New York Public Library System. Little did I know that…read moreyou don't have to be a Brooklyn Resident to join. There's a lot of great online content and applications available to you if you're a member. Some are applications that would cost you if you download them from the App Store. I'm not sure where my review is but I know I did one. I'm going to look for my photos. I've been to some great exhibitions that I'll share photos after I find them! I've got friends that live in Brooklyn and we meet at the library. I have to admit that if I didn't love Manhattan, Brooklyn would be my second choice! Check out the library website for branches near you.

The Brooklyn Public Library was founded in 1892 by an act of the New York State Legislature, with…read moreits first official branch, Bedford Library, opening in 1896. The library system grew significantly with the help of Andrew Carnegie's $1.6 million donation, funding 21 new branches in the early 20th century. What a beautiful library! I love the art incorporated into the building. The Brooklyn Library is vast and has multiple outlets. On this particular day, the library was honoring James Balwin. James Baldwin, an African-American writer and civil rights activist, garnered acclaim for his essays, novels, plays, and poems. It was such a great exhibit, and I was in awe of how big the library was. This is a library with so much history, and it is a must-visit if you are in the area.

This place is clean, welcoming, and especially great for families with toddlers. There are regular…read moreevents for little ones, and a dedicated kids' room on the second floor that serves as a fun play area. You can request toys from the librarian, which adds an extra layer of engagement. Plus, the book selection is impressively large, making it a great spot for both kids and adults.

This place is fire I enjoyed the teen section, got my homework done, 10/10 made some new friends…read morewith the librarians and chopped it up with the staff

Interesting offshoot of the Brooklyn Public Library system. Being fairly new, it's fairly nice,…read moreclean, and has high ceilings. It's not super huge, but it's not a terrible place to get a little bit of work done to pass some time. I arrived recently when it was warmer than usual. Unfortunately, that meant the AC wasn't kicking in. That was a bummer. There are a couple meeting rooms along with some space for people to do some work for a short amount of time. There is a play area for kids, so it can get a bit noisy though. Then again, the library has to serve the greater good of the people. The architecture, as some have mentioned, is quite new and modern. It does make it a pleasant experience to enjoy. I don't know if it's super spacious, but it does do the job.

The DUMBO branch of BPL is the newest and latest library (since 1983!) and the sheer newness and…read morebeautifully modern design of the space speaks to that. The waterfront views of Manhattan Bridge and the various study spaces make this library a great choice for working though it does get a little noisy after 2pm with lots of younger patrons coming in then. Four super large, clean, private gender-neutral bathrooms and two water fountains! More libraries need better water fountains!

I'm an avid library-goer, and I attended this branch recently and loved it. Although it was a rainy…read moreday, there were several people waiting outside, including myself, to enter the library minutes before 10 am. This facility is large and clean with plenty of workstations and outlets. There's also more than one floor at this branch. I found my new go-to library location and I'm excited

Updating my review because the new library location at One Clinton is fabulous. The space is a…read morelittle wonky shaped, kind of like an arrowhead as the space does occupy the corner of Cadman Plaza W and Clinton St. There is a children's section in the basement, a reading room with plenty of desks on one side of the first floor and a reading circle on the other side, and a teens space on the mezzanine level upstairs. As it is a fairly new and renovated space, everything is really nice and clean. The library itself is massive and houses so many books too. My only complaint is that I wish the desks in the reading room had outlets on both sides of the table and that there were more tables and desks near the reading circle as it is not the most comfortable place to sit and read.

Having attended several CUNY schools and worked at a few of them (In the libraries) I must say BC…read moreLibrary is in a class all its own. Sure you get the occasional asshole student that wants to talk loudly on their cell phones, but they do a pretty good job of regulating that... especially the older librarians.

I really enjoy the atmosphere of the BC Library. They have plenty of space and outlets to plug in…read moremy many gadgets. It close to my home and I always find parking for my truck. The only disappointment for me is not having a WiFi connection. Because I am presently attending BMCC I am allowed into the BC facilities but that access doesn't give me WiFi capability. Without WiFi it's almost a waste of time in being here. I've come a few times and used my mobile phone as a hotspot but that has now used up all of my data plan for the month. This was almost the perfect spot for me to achieve my Nursing studies.

Adore this clean light big beautiful calm library! Books always are in good conditionread more

Smaller Library. They have a small play area for your…read morechildren with a small "kitchen" set. I've only been here once as I do prefer to bring my child to the Bay Ridge Location because of the set up. But my impressions are that the staff is very accommodating and are ready to help when necessary. It seems to be much quieter than the BR Location so, if you do need a quiet space for study, this would be the right location.

This library is located in park slope section of Brooklyn its very modern and I love the modest art…read morework architect its has that wooden frame inside and i love it ,there have the Hewlett Packard ( HP) computers ( similar to : Apple, Acer, Dell, Gateway, Lenovo, Panasanoic, Samsung Toshiba ,-Computers company's ) .It's very cool laid back here in this library its similar to the other Brooklyn public library i go to on Grand army plaza & Flatbush avenue ( Main branch),(Flatbush branch) on Linden Blvd & Flatbush avenue or (Crown Heights branch ) on New York Avenue & East New York avenue . Very convivent by the mta transportation: Subway: F,G-Train. 7street train station or R-train.9 street train station. Bus: B67,B69

This library is definitely on the smaller side compared to others I've visited. It has a few large…read moretables for working, which is nice in theory--but the limited space makes it feel a bit cramped. You're seated pretty close to others, and it can get distracting. I've avoided using the public computers because, well... let's just say the ambiance isn't ideal--between loud coughing fits and the occasional old man fully snoring, it's not exactly the vibe for focused work. There's a children's section immediately to the right of the entrance with tables, a rug, and a few computers for the little ones. It's thoughtfully set up, but again--space is the issue. Everything feels tight and crowded, which is surprising (and honestly disappointing) given how large and family-heavy the Park Slope neighborhood is. It works in a pinch, but it's not the kind of library you linger in for long.

Majority of the staff there are rude, nasty disrespectful and unprofessional. They try to bullie…read moreinnocent people for no reason. They take no accountability for their actions. And they constantly start unnecessary drama when they see us come into the brunch. We only visited the library four times and it was horrible. Some staff let people get treated bad. Because they scared they might lose their job. They don't appreciate good people, And the customer service is so bad, They need to be investigated. They also do the minimum as if they hate their job, If you ask for help. They start fight just because you asked to use the laptops. While even visiting the library.

Let's talk about great customer service. Shout out to Anthony and Carol was so friendly. Library…read morewas full of people. They explain great programs that the library offer. Looking forward to visiting this location again.

They've got a good selection of books in here, it's nice and quiet and very clean . I love coming…read morein here and they also have nice and clean restrooms.

This Library is suitable to do your research which is basic. I came here for a meeting with…read morecoworker on the topic of special education. We needed the computer to develop a power point which worked perfectly. The environment was calm the noise level was great meaning no loudness. People were courteous using their head phones perfect for a library day

the schwarzman building is a SPLENDID library conveniently located in byrant park. it's an iconic…read morelandmark defined by its grandoise beaux-arts architecture and surrounded by gorgeous greenery. the floor plan of this library is expansive and includes multiple exhibition areas as well as a gift store! the hustle and bustle of new york city sits outside as it houses study areas with quiet zones, steady wifi, and outlets. i could work here for hours on end if i didn't go hungry or thirsty, but alas...there are so many places for food and drink within walking distance!

We were one of a small crowd standing at the New York Public Library side entrance waiting for the…read moredoors to be open 10 am. We meandered around, enjoying the architecture and The New Yorker exhibit. Certain spaces were reserved for researchers and such, which were well labeled. Free audio tours were also posted here and there. Don't miss their Treasures collection (The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures)! That's where you can find Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends (when they are not out adventuring) and a Gutenberg Bible. Even the gift shop was fun to peruse. In all, we spent 2 hours in here before heading outside to Bryant Park to sit out in the air for a bit.