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Canarsie

Opening in 1909, Canarsie became BPL's thirty-ninth branch in 1932. Five years later, the library moved to more spacious quarters, but by 1957, even more room was requested and a new building was constructed in 1960.

Branch Contact Person: Jian Huang
Directions:
Subway:
ICON: L Subway
L to Rockaway Parkway, exit on Rockaway PKwy. (three block southeast walk to library
Bus:
B6,B60,B82 to Flatlands Ave. & Rockaway.
4 blocks Southeast to library
B42 to Rockaway PKwy. at Ave J.
Car:
Belt Parkway to Exit 13, Rockaway Parkway.,right on Rockaway Pkwy.
Get directions from Google or HopStop.
Program & Events: For special events, programs & exhibits at this branch location, see our Events Calendar.
Technology Available: Children's room - 6 computers
Adult Room - 5 computers
Internet & WiFi: Yes
Building Facts: 1 Floor
Constructed 1960
Multilingual Materials: English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese
Accessibility Info: Wheelchair Accessible
Meeting Rooms: Yes
Contact library for reservations and policy
Seating: Adult reading area - 40
Juvenile reading area - 40
Meeting Room - 35
Copy Machines: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Off Hours Book Drop: No
Volunteer Opportunities: Office of Volunteer Services
Parking / Car Service:
Public Parking:
Street parking only. Please be aware of the NYC alternate side parking rules for the streets near this library.
Car Service:
Car and Limousine Service
1417 Rockaway Pkwy., (718)649-4101
Sun
closed
Mon
10:00AM-6:00PM
Tue
10:00AM-6:00PM
Wed
1:00PM-8:00PM
Thu
1:00PM-6:00PM
Fri
10:00AM-6:00PM
Sat
10:00AM-5:00PM
Canarsie
1580 Rockaway Pkwy. at Ave. J
Brooklyn, NY 11236
t. 718-257-6547
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