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Holiday Closings

All Brooklyn Public Library locations will be closed on the following holidays:

Independence Day Weekend
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011

Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011

Columbus Day
Monday, October 10, 2011

Veterans Day
Friday, November 11, 2011

Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 24, 2011

Christmas Weekend
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011

New Years Weekend
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012

Martin L. King, Jr. Weekend
Monday, January 16, 2012

President's Day Weekend
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012

Easter
Sunday, April 8, 2012

Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012

Renovation

Cortelyou Library

On March 12, 2012, Cortelyou Library will reopen to the public with two new self-check machines and a book return slot which will allow customers to borrow and return items more quickly. We also installed a new HVAC system and boiler to ensure that the branch is comfortable for us all.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday, March 12, 2012!

Questions? Please call 718.230.2100.

Kidsmobile service will be available at the corner of Cortelyou and Argyle Road on Tuesdays: 1 PM - 5 PM and Thursdays: 1 PM - 5 PM through Thursday March 8, 2012.
Park Slope Library
Park Slope Library closed to the public on Friday, October 30, 2009.

The building will be closed while undergoing the following renovations:
- Installation of a new exterior, ADA-compliant ramp and entry door
- Replacement of the existing entrance door
- Installation of a new interior, ADA-compliant elevator
- Provision of new ADA-compliant bathrooms
- New floor finishes
- New interior finishes
- HVAC upgrades
- New lighting
- New public service model including self checks
- New furniture
To keep track of the renovation's progress, please visit the Park Slope Library Renovation page.

Bookmobile Service at Park Slope

Throughout the renovation, bookmobile service will be offered at the following times:

Mondays: 11 AM – 4 PM (8th St. at 6th Ave.)
Wednesdays: 1 PM – 6 PM (8th St. at 6th Ave.)

For more information on library service in the Park Slope area please contact 718.230.2425.