The Highlawn Branch expanded from its storefront home, opened in 1949, to an adjacent store in 1956, and then to its current building in 1972. It features a circular main room with walls of glazed block in a variety of colors, a design departure for Brooklyn libraries. The branch was renovated in 2005-06 and its new features include carpeting and enhanced lighting to make the branch brighter and more inviting. A new toddler space features special seating and computers for children birth to 5 years. There is also a new relaxing space for the general public which includes comfortable, low seating and tables.
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Subway:
N train to Kings Highway, exit at W. 8th St. station, five blocks West to library.
D train to Bay Parkway, at 86th St, walk north on Bay Parkway or catch the B82 bus to Stillwell Ave. and Kings Highway.
F train to Kings Highway, at MacDonald Ave., walk West to branch or catch the B82 bus to Stillwell Ave. and Kings Highway.
Bus:
B82 to Kings Highway & Stillwell Ave, library located on the same block.
B4 to Kings Highway & Stillwell Ave.
B6 to Kings Highway & Bay Parkway, two blocks East to library.
Car:
From Ocean Parkway, head West on Kings Highway to W. 13th St.
Belt Parkway to Bay Parkway exit. Head North on Bay Parkway to 78th Street. 78th Street then merges into Kings Highway. We are at the corner of Kings Highway and W.13th St.
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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Computers located on main level -12.
Self-checkout units -2.
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2 Floors
Constructed 1972 |
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Spanish,
Russian,
Chinese
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Yes
Contact library for reservations and policy. |
Public area -42 seats
Meeting room -30 seats |
| 1 copy machine is available. |
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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.
Car Service:
All Boro Car Service
219 Kings Highway
718-232-2277 or 800-675-2014
Cleopatra Car and Limousine
275 Kings Highway
718-382-1717
Big "S" Car Service
7501 20th Ave.
718-837-3911
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