Residents opened the predecessor of Paerdegat Library in 1950 in the abandoned laundry of the Glenwood Project. Soon, supplied with a rotating collection of books from BPL Extension Department, the popularity of the library-in-a-laundry made it clear that the community needed Paerdegat Library.
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Subway:
2, 5 to Flatbush Ave. station and then follow bus directions.
Bus:
B6 to Ralph Ave. at Glenwood Rd., one-and-a-half blocks West to library - Use only if coming from the subway.
B47 to Ralph Ave. at Glenwood Rd., one-and-a-half blocks West to library
B82 to Flatlands Ave. at Ralph Ave., two blocks West to library
Car:
Flatbush Ave., East on Glenwood Rd., left on Paerdegat Ave. South, left on E. 59th 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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Adult room - 4 computers
Children's room - 6 computers
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1 Floor
Constructed 1963
Renovated 1986
Renovated 2003 |
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Spanish,
French,
Polish,
Russian,
Urdu,
Yoruba
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Yes
Contact library for reservations and policy. |
Adult reading area - 26 seats
Children reading area - 24 seats
Meeting room - 50 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.
Car Service:
Ave. J Car Service-5502 Flatlands Ave., (718) 251-3200
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