With a collection of 7,000 books donated by the Hebrew Educational Society, the branch opened in 1905. In 1908, it moved to its present two-story brick and limestone Carnegie building. Its high usage spurred the 1914 construction of Brownsville Children's Library on nearby Stone Avenue, the first library in the world devoted exclusively to children. Later, it became the Stone Avenue Branch. Brownsville Branch was renovated in 1963 and 1989.
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Subway:
3 to Rockaway Ave., B60 or walk North to Pitkin and Rockaway
C to Rockaway Ave and Fulton Ave.,then take the B60 South to East New York Ave and Rockaway Ave
Bus:
B14 to Pitkin Ave. and Rockaway One block North to the library
B12 to East New York Ave.and Rockaway one block South to the library
B60 to Pitkin Ave and Rockaway, one block South to the library
Car:
Atlantic Ave., South on Eastern Pkwy., left on East New York Ave., right on Mother Gaston Blvd., right on Glenmore Ave.
Get directions from Google or HopStop.
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| For special events, programs & exhibits at this branch location, see our Events Calendar.
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| Public computers - 10
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2 Floors
Constructed 1905
Renovated 1989 |
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Spanish
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| A meeting room capacity of 40. |
Adult Reading Area - 20 seats
Childrens Reading Area - 20 seats
Meeting Room - 40 seats |
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Public Parking:
Street parking only. Please be aware of the NYC alternate side parking rules for the streets near this library.
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