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Central Library

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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.

Opening hours

From 9:00 to 21:00
mondays closing at 18:00, friday closing at 18:00, saturdays closing at 18:00, saturdays opening at 10:00
Closed on Sundays

Fee

Free

Access

At Eastern Pkwy. Subway: 2/3/Q to Grand Army Plaza or Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum of Art, or Q to 7th Avenue.
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Address

1 Grand Army Plz., Brooklyn, NY 11238
Phone: 718-230-2100



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