Brooklyn Public Library

Center for Brooklyn History

Brooklyn Heights · Brooklyn · Research library

Free to visit for everyone. Borrowing, Wi-Fi, computers, printing and programs for kids, teens and adults. A library card is free for New York State residents, workers and students.

Hours

No public hours while the library is temporarily closed.

Getting there

128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Nearest subway lines

♿ Partially accessible

Confirm before you go. Hours and closures come from the Brooklyn Public Library website and were last checked on October 12, 2026. Libraries can close for weather or emergencies on short notice, so check the branch page before your visit. Report an error

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