An architectural gem, the original Red Hook Branch was the only Brooklyn Carnegie library to be built in Mediterranean Revival style. A fire in 1945 closed the library on Visitation Place, and the city decided to demolish rather than restore it. The branch used rented quarters until 1975 when the current 7,500 square-foot one-story brick library was built on Wolcott Street.
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Subway:
F or G to Smith & 9th St. station, transfer to B77 bus to Wolcott at Dwight St
Bus:
B61 to van Brunt at Wolcott, two blocks East to library
Car:
Prospect expwy
1.Take Hamilton Ave. exit 1
2.Turn left onto Hamilton Ave.
3.Turn left onto Smith St.
4.Turn right onto Lorraine St.
Lorraine St. becomes Wolcott St.
East Brooklyn-Queens expwy
1.Take Hamilton Ave. East exit 26
Stay straight to Hamilton Ave.
2.Turn left onto Woodhull St.
3.Turn Left onto Hamilton Ave.
4.Turn right onto Columbia St.
5.Turn right onto Dwight St.
6.Turn right onto Wolcott 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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Children's area - 4 computers
Adults'area - 4 computers
Adults'reference - 2 computers
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1 Floor
Constructed 1975
Renovated 1999 |
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Spanish
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Yes
Contact library for reservations and policy. |
Adult reading area - 50 seats
Teen reading area - 50 seats
Auditorium - 60 seats |
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Friends of Brooklyn Public Library, Red Hook Library
Andrea McKnight, President |
| Office of Volunteer Services |
Public Parking:
Street parking only. NYC alternate side of the street parking rules apply.
Car Service:
Columbia Car Service - 429 Columbia St. (718) 834-6868
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