Originally called South branch this Classical Revival Carnegie library opened in 1905. Declared obsolete in 1970, the graceful brick and stone building was demolished. Sunset Park branch built on the same site opened in 1972. In a major renovation in 1998, a new glass-brick facade was installed.
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Subway:
R to 53rd St., two blocks north to library
N to 59th St., eight blocks North to library
Bus:
B63 to 5th Ave. & 52nd, one block North, one block West to library
B37 to 3rd Ave. & 51st St., one block East to library
B11 to 52nd St. & 4th Ave., one block North to library
Car:
Fourth Avenue is a 6-lane thoroughfare, connecting Flatbush Avenue at the North end, and the Verranzano-Narrows Bridge at the South end.
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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Children's room - 3 computers
Adult's room - 10 computers
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2 Floors
Constructed 1905
Demolished and re-constructed 1970-1972
Renovated 1998 |
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Spanish,
Chinese
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Contact library for reservations and policy |
Adult reading area - 36 seats
Children's reading area - 20 seats
Meeting room - 75 seats
Auditorium - 75 seats |
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Friends of Brooklyn Public Library, Sunset Park Library
Liz O'Hara, President |
| Office of Volunteer Services |
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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