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Cypress Hills
Cypress Hills Closing

Cypress Hills Library (1197 Sutter Avenue) is closed to complete necessary roof work. It will reopen on Monday, November 23 at 10 AM.

During this closure, Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) will provide Bookmobile service at Cypress Hills on Tuesday, November 17 and Friday, November 20 from 1 PM to 5 PM Customers can also use nearby New Lots (665 New Lots Avenue) or Arlington (203 Arlington Avenue) Libraries.

In addition, our full catalog, along with hundreds of eBooks, articles and databases, can be accessed 24 hours, seven days a week from a home computer or another remote location using a BPL library card at www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org.

About Cypress Hills Library

One of the newest public libraries in Brooklyn, the branch began in 1955 in the Cypress Hill Houses, a large neighborhood housing development. The new brick building, opening in 1995, with funds from Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden as key to revitalizing East New York. Distinctive features include metal-clad roof and skylit atrium. Artwork by Brooklynite Rolando Briseno is displayed at the entrance gate. Among its features are African-American and parenting collections.

Branch Contact Person: Molly Phelan
Directions:
Subway:
ICON: A Subway ICON: C Subway
A or C trains to Euclid Ave. station, 5 blocks north west to library
Bus:
B15 to Hegeman Ave. at Fountain St., 3 blocks to library

B14 to Sutter Ave. at Fountain St., Same block to library
Car:
Belt Pkwy., east on Pennsylvania Ave., right on Sutter Ave., proceed to Crystal St., library on the left hand side
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 - 4 computers
Adults' room - 4 computers
Internet & WiFi: Yes
Building Facts: 1 Floor
Constructed 1995
Accessibility Info: Wheelchair Accessible
Meeting Rooms: Yes. Contact library for reservations and policy.
Seating: Program's room - 30 seats
Copy Machines: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Off Hours Book Drop: Yes
Volunteer Opportunities: Office of Volunteer Services
Parking / Car Service:
Public Parking:
Street parking only. Please be aware of the NYC alternate parking rules for the streets near this library.
Brooklyn Public Library: Cypress Hills
Sun
closed
Mon
10:00AM-6:00PM
Tue
1:00PM-8:00PM
Wed
10:00AM-6:00PM
Thu
1:00PM-6:00PM
Fri
10:00AM-6:00PM
Sat
10:00AM-5:00PM
Cypress Hills
1197 Sutter Ave. at Crystal St.
Brooklyn, NY 11208
t. 718-277-6004
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