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DeKalb

The DeKalb branch opened in 1905. The 12,000 square foot Classical Revival library, is a two-story, three-bay brick and limestone building with high-ceilinged reading rooms.

Branch Contact Person: Schmid Almonor
Directions:
Subway:
ICON: J Subway ICON: Z Subway
J Train to Kosciusko Street & Broadway
Z Train to Kosciusko Street & Broadway
Bus:
B38 to Bushwick Avenue & DeKalb Avenue
B46 to DeKalb Avenue & Malcolm X Blvd
B47 to Broadway & Kosciusko Street
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 area - 6 computers
Adults' area - 6 computers
Internet & WiFi: Yes - WiFi Info
Building Facts: 3 Floors
Constructed 1905
Renovated 1999
Multilingual Materials: Spanish, Chinese
Accessibility Info: Wheelchair Accessible
Meeting Rooms: Yes
Contact library for reservations and policy.
Seating: Adult and Teen reading area - 30 seats
Juvenile reading area - 30 seats
Meeting room - 150 seats
Copy Machines: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Off Hours Book Drop: No
Volunteer Opportunities: Office of Volunteer Services
Parking / Car Service:
Public Parking:
Street parking only. Please be aware of the NYC alternate side parking rules for the streets near this library.
Car Service:
New Ridgewood Car Service - 1538 Gates Ave., (718) 456-5050
Sun
closed
Mon
10:00AM-6:00PM
Tue
10:00AM-6:00PM
Wed
1:00PM-8:00PM
Thu
1:00PM-6:00PM
Fri
10:00AM-6:00PM
Sat
10:00AM-5:00PM
DeKalb
790 Bushwick Ave. at DeKalb Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11221
t. 718-455-3898
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