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.

Merrick Library invited my writer's group to host an event here. We coordinated it with Jaclyn, who…read morewas incredibly nice and easy to work with for the event. We were able to use their larger event room and the library was lovely enough to supply coffee and tea for our attendees as well as a couple of helpful handouts. In addition, it is a beautiful, spacious and well-lit library and I plan on coming back to use the reading/chill area on the second floor. There is plenty of parking and the Wifi is free, you can't complain with that.

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.

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 am a philomath exactly like my beloved father. Ergo, I have always suffered juxtaposition of…read morecomparison with my father. A person who loves learning and actively seeks knowledge. New York City features three public library systems: The New York Public Library (NYPL), Brooklyn Public Library, and Queens Public Library. I am a proud member of two. Brooklyn Heights Branch Library is a small library I have visited. It does have great potential. It is very accessible by all points bulletin via MTA NYC Transit. I have reached this library via MTA NYC Transit A train at Jay Street- MetroTech subway station followed by a ten minute walk as the nearest High Street Brooklyn station was inaccessible due to weekend planned construction work. It sits adjacent to Cadman Plaza Park. Customer service is attentive and kind. I grabbed several bookmarks for my Sisyphean task notebook. I have patronized public libraries since I was able to walk in my early childhood. I have borrowed books for many years. I came here to be a participant of Artful Dodgers Poetry on a Saturday afternoon. I am a spoken word performer. It is my first time to attend this poetry series and my first time visiting Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Heights branch. However, this is not my first time performing spoken word. This library was accommodating to this poetry reading series equipped with Zoom and in-person appearance participation. The Children's arts and performance space has a stage equipped with lighting which is where our poetry reading was located. This Children's arts and performance space is ADA accessible ramp to the stage. Seating was abundant. Lighting was dim of a theatre setting. Restroom facilities are relatively clean. It is very functional with good selection of fiction, non-fiction books, DVDs and newspapers. Various events are held here.

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

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

I had a pleasant experience making Halloween Jewelry her with Issa (sp?). She was patient,…read moreknowledgeable and generous with both supplies and assistance. The librarian who facilitated was also very kind and receptive to our petitions for more Jewelry classes for the coming year. Afterward, I lingered in the attached stone/grass/iron garden, partially set up like an amphitheater. It was family-friendly and reasonably quiet for a weekend afternoon. Nearby: YMCA. Yogis & Yoginis, F Train, B67

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

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!

I was looking forward to visit the NY Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman, Main Branch adjacent to…read moreBryant Park that I've seen only on movies (major location in the original Ghostbusters). It was opened in 1911, built in Beaux-Art style, a beautiful building, not too big from outside, but huuge inside! You go in and are checked by security, airport level. On the way out the staff was kind of cranky and tough on tourists! The building is beautiful, has a Visitor Center, exhibitions and many restrooms (all clean and nice to use), water fountains to hydrate. I didn't think it was as spectacular as the one in Boston and I was disappointed that I couldn't visit the Rose Main Reading room - it is opened to the public Saturdays mornings only, a very rigid schedule which it didn't work for my visit. It's something you need to know to look into (I wasn't aware of it). I didn't do a tour. Free to visit. Open daily, check their site for hours! I happened to visit during Banned Books week, so I loved their displays! As someone who grew up in communist Romania, I am against censorship of any kind. So, I am against anyone banning any Book. This book worm will always fight for the freedom of readers! Nice to visit while you stroll Midtown Manhattan! It's such an elegant building that reminds me of Europe!