As of January 25, 2010 the bookmobile will return to Fort Hamilton Library four days a week. Please take note of the new hours of service:

Mondays: 1 – 6 PM
Tuesdays: 11 AM – 4 PM
Wednesdays: 11 AM – 4 PM
Thursdays: 11 AM – 4 PM

Brooklyn Public Library closed the Fort Hamilton Library in March 2008 for a much-needed interior and exterior rehabilitation and expansion. At that time, we expected to reopen in Spring 2010.

Regrettably, the reopening has been delayed until Fall 2010 due to unexpected field conditions (including a termite-damaged wood floor and a severely deteriorated slate roof) and this past summer and fall's unusually wet weather.

BPL appreciates our customers' patience and understanding as we work to complete this important project as quickly as possible. We will provide an update on the status of the work at the end of March 2010 (or sooner).

The Fort Hamilton Free Library, predecessor of the Fort Hamilton Branch, was founded over 100 years ago with capital of "faith and five dollars." In 1901, it became a branch of Brooklyn Public Library and in 1905 it moved to its present building. Since then it has undergone numerous renovations but retains one of its two original tiled fireplaces with wood paneled surrounds.