I have well deserved adoration for Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn Public Library. It provides so many…read morevital benefits and opportunities to the community. I remember surfing the web here in the early days of the Internet while in middle school and renting DVDs and VHS tapes. Did I just date myself?! Yep. Sure did. I'm old. Fast forward to today and Brooklyn Public library is still a gem. It's a beautiful building with so much to offer on the inside. More recently I took my kid there to explore the children's section and take out some kiddie books. The children section is definitely popular and draws a crowd. The book selection is solid and your tiny person can play for a bit. There was a random guy kind of lurking around so as with any public place, you need to be vigilant. Security is present as well. The staff is extremely friendly and all are welcomed to enjoy the space, learn, read, grow, etc.

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.

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!

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.

We walked to this library for the Duplo Lego activity for toddlers last week. The walk was a bit of…read morea trek for us but I wanted to check out this library since I free never been there. They have a nice space and a ramp for disabled and patents who are bringing their children in strollers. The activity was in their meeting room which I thought was a little small but we still had fun playing with Legos. The staff were friendly and helpful. After the activity we went into the main room to read some books.

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

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

Once inside, head straight to the third floor for the McGraw Rotunda. There are themed, sequenced…read moremurals across the ceiling and all the walls. The sequence begins on the ceiling with Prometheus stealing fire, enabling human civilization. This is followed by a mural of Moses and the carved Ten Commandments, a mural of a monk handwriting a script, the first production of books, the first printing press, a small mural of a mother reading a book to a child, and finally, a small mural of the child grown up and reading independently. Also at the McGraw Rotunda is the starting point for tours of the Ross Main Reading Room, which are available at 11:20 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM. However, tickets are limited (approximately 25 per tour) and are distributed 30 minutes before the tour starts. If you want to secure a spot, you need to wait in line for tickets at least 25 minutes ahead of time. The tour is only 15 minutes long, but it is very informative and impressive. Millions of books are stored underneath Bryant Park and are retrieved via miniature shuttle trains, and the ceilings on both sides of the reading room feature murals of a blue sky to inspire readers. On the first floor, opposite the main entrance, is the Polonsky Exhibition. It is a museum where you can find intriguing artifacts such as one of 48 surviving copies of the Gutenberg Bible, Charles Dickens's writing desk, the Lenox collection of Shakespeare's plays, and Audubon's hand-colored Carolina Parakeet. Oh, don't forget to find the historical wooden phone booths in the basement and post yourself using a pay phone!

Was so pleasantly surprised with this location. We were disappointed that so many rooms were…read moreprivate but they had wonderful exhibits to make up for it. The staff were also so nice and made sure we made it up to the main reading room before it closed! Would reccomend if you are in the area!

I was devastated when this place closed a few years ago, and was pleasantly surprised to find out…read morethat they reopened! I went there on a Saturday and it was the same quiet, peaceful place it's always been. You can get so much work (or studying) done there, especially with the free and speedy wifi. They have comfortable chairs, outlets for your electronics, and clean bathrooms. They also have a separate children's room. And the view is nice also, and it's completely free! This is the kind of place I'd give a big donation to if I were in the position to do so, but they do have a donation jar, which I will make sure to add to next time.

I found this spot such a gem! Really great space to study and work - it's quiet and big tables with…read moreplenty of outlets. The natural lighting and proximity to the River is also such a plus. Bathrooms were clean and the staff and other studies were all respectful. There's free and reliable WiFi ... and its free to work here!! After a study session, I'd recommend treating yourself to a lovely walk along the river, explore battery park, or Brookfield mall (there's a food court!)