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Cypress Hills

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: 3 Subway ICON: A Subway ICON: C Subway
3 Train to New Lots Avenue & Livonia Avenue / transfer to B15 to Fountain Avenue & Dumont Avenue
A Train to Euclid Avenue & Pitkin Avenue
C Train to Euclid Avenue & Pitkin Avenue
Bus:
B14 to Sutter Avenue & Fountain Avenue
B15 to Fountain Avenue & Dumont Avenue
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 - WiFi Info
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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