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Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-230-2100

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Each year, approximately one million people walk through Central Library's majestic 50-foot high entryway, and countless others access its unique services online. Located at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Eastern Parkway on Grand Army Plaza, Central Library contains over one million cataloged books, magazines, and multimedia materials. In addition, its local history division, the Brooklyn Collection, holds millions of individual items including photographs, maps, manuscripts, Brooklyn Dodgers memorabilia and other ephemeral items. The landmarked facility boasts the S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture, which hosts lectures, readings, musical performances and other events for people of all ages. The recently renovated plaza hosts concerts throughout the summer and is Brooklyn's favorite outdoor destination for free wireless internet access.

Opened on February 1, 1941, the Central Library is the major reference center for BPL's 60-location system. The library's notable architecture was created to resemble an open book, with the spine on Grand Army Plaza and the building's two wings opening like pages onto Eastern Parkway and Flatbush Avenue.

Brooklyn Public Library is a selective Federal Depository for government publications.                

Branch Contact Person:	Central Library Administration
Directions: Subway Take the 2 or the 3 to the Eastern Parkway Station.  Exit on the side of the Brooklyn Museum. Walk down Eastern Parkway past the Botanical Gardens, the library will be on your left. Take the 2 or the 3 to Grand Army Plaza Station.  Walk up Flatbush Avenue.  The Central Library is at the corner of Eastern Parkway and Flatbush. Take the Q or B to the 7th Avenue Station.  Follow Flatbush Avenue up the hill.  The Central Library at Grand Army Plaza is about 4 blocks away.   Get directions from Google or HopStop.
Program & Events: English Conversation Group Feb 9 2012 1:00PM Spanish Conversation Group: Intermediate Level Feb 9 2012 3:00PM After-School Homework Help Feb 9 2012 4:00PM English Conversation Group Feb 9 2012 5:00PM Testament to History Film Series: The Murder of Emmett Till Feb 9 2012 6:30PM View All Events.
Technology Available:	Central Library has a VideoEye magnifier in the Society, Sciences & Technology Division on the second floor.
Internet & WiFi:	Yes - WiFi info
Building Facts:	Central Library is wheelchair accessible except for the Teen Tech Loft. Accessible vans can legally stop on either Flatbush Avenue or Eastern Parkway, just outside the library. People with disabilities can call the Central Administrative office to arrange for accommodations at 718-230-2198.
Meeting Rooms:	Room 214 (capacity 15) Dr. S. Stevan Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture (capacity 189) Elsie Smith Conference Room (capacity 12) Dweck Conference Room 2 (capacity 12) Contact Central Library Administration (718.230.2198) for information regarding meeting room use or space rental. Click here for more information on space rental at Central Library.
Copy Machines:	Yes
Restrooms:	Yes
Bicycle Rack:	Yes
Off Hours Book Drop:	Yes
Friends Group:	Friends of Central - Princess James, President