Central Library, New York City

Name: Central Library
Address: 10 Grand Army Plaza, New York City, 11238-5600, United States
Telephone: +1 718-230-2100

#578 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

The Brooklyn Public Library is the public library system of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It is the sixteenth largest public library system in the United States by holding and the seventh by number of visitors. Like the two other public library systems in New York City, it is an independent nonprofit organization that is funded by the city and state governments, the federal government, and private donors. The library currently promotes itself as Bklyn Public Library. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1896 (128 years ago)Coordinates: 40°40'20"N, 73°58'5"W

Address

10 Grand Army PlazaSouth Brooklyn (Prospect Park)New York City 11238-5600 United States

Contact

+1 718-230-2100

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Day trips

Central Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park Zoo, Statue of James S. T. Stranahan.

~1360 ftE
Premier arts attraction on Prospect Park
Brooklyn Museum, New York City
7 min walk • The Brooklyn Museum, nestled in the heart of New York City's vibrant borough of Brooklyn, stands as a beacon of art, culture, and history. This prominent institution, one of the oldest and largest museums in the United States, offers an extensive collection spanning...
~1940 ftSE
52-acre urban oasis
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York City
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban oasis that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life of New York City. This living museum, spanning 52 acres, is a beautifully landscaped haven of flora that welcomes nature lovers...
0.5 miS
125-plus species, familiar to exotic
Prospect Park Zoo, New York City
13 min walk • The Prospect Park Zoo is a 12-acre zoo located off Flatbush Avenue on the eastern side of Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City. As of 2016, the zoo houses 864 animals representing about 176 species, and as of 2007, it averages 300,000 visitors annually. The Prospect Park Zoo is operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
~390 ftW
Monuments and statues
Statue of James S. T. Stranahan, Sea Gate
2 min walk • J.S.T. Stranahan is a bronze statue in Brooklyn's Prospect Park in New York City. Designed by Frederick William MacMonnies and erected in 1891 near the park's entrance at Grand Army Plaza, it honors James S. T.
~430 ftE
Park
Mount Prospect Park, Sea Gate
3 min walk • Mount Prospect Park is a 7.79-acre park in the central portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It includes Mount Prospect, the second highest point in Brooklyn. It is located on Eastern Parkway near Underhill Avenue, close to Grand Army Plaza. The park is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
~580 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, New York City
3 min walk • The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch is a triumphal arch at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, New York City, just north of Prospect Park. Built from 1889 to 1892, the arch is dedicated "To the Defenders of the Union, 1861–1865".
~1460 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Event space, Entertainment
Montauk Club, New York City
8 min walk • The Montauk Club is a social club located in a Francis Kimball-designed building in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The Club provides dining and drinking services and offers an extensive schedule of events including a Book Club, a Beer Club, Murder Mystery Dinners, and is a sought-after wedding and event venue.
~820 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Bailey Fountain, Sea Gate
4 min walk • Bailey Fountain is an outdoor sculpture in New York City at the site of three 19th century fountains in Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, New York, United States.
0.6 miN
Church, Neoclassical architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, Sea Gate
15 min walk • The Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, located at 856 Pacific Street between Vanderbilt and Underhill Avenues in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City, was built in 1912 in the Spanish Colonial style, replacing a previous church built in 1861.
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Old First Reformed Church, Sea Gate
12 min walk • The Old First Reformed Church in Brooklyn, New York– officially known as The Reformed Dutch Church of the Town of Breukelen – is a historic Dutch Reformed church at 126 7th Avenue on the corner of Carroll Street in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, New York.
0.7 miW
Church
Greenwood Baptist Church, Sea Gate
18 min walk • Greenwood Baptist Church is an historic Baptist church located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The congregation was begun as a prayer meeting mission by Reverend Henry Bromley of Strong Place Baptist Church in 1856 and was incorporated as an independent church on September 28, 1858.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Central Library open?

Central Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 9 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Central Library?

Nearby attractions include Statue of James S. T. Stranahan, Sea Gate (2 min walk), Union Temple of Brooklyn, Sea Gate (2 min walk), Mount Prospect Park, Sea Gate (3 min walk), Equestrian statue of Henry Warner Slocum, Sea Gate (3 min walk).

How to get to Central Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central Library:

Metro

Eastern Parkway–Brooklyn Museum • Lines: 2, 3, 4 (5 min walk)
Grand Army Plaza • Lines: 2, 3, 4 (8 min walk)

Bus

9th Street & 8th Avenue • Lines: B61 (19 min walk)
Prospect Park West & Bartel Pritchard Square • Lines: B61 (25 min walk)

Train

Atlantic Terminal (26 min walk)
Nostrand Avenue (29 min walk)