Name: Central Library
Address: 10 Grand Army Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11238, Brooklyn
Telephone: +17182302100

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#10 of 20 Libraries in Brooklyn #1 of 7 Public libraries in Brooklyn

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

0.5 km from the center of Brooklyn

Rating breakdown

5 ★77%
4 ★15%
3 ★3%
2 ★1%
1 ★3%

10 Grand Army Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11238

bklynlibrary.org

(718) 230-2100

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What is the rating of Central Library?: Central Library is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 969 reviews.
How does Central Library rank in Brooklyn?: Central Library is #10 of 20 Libraries in Brooklyn by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Central Library located?: 10 Grand Army Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11238 — 0.5 km from the center of Brooklyn.
How can I contact Central Library?: Phone: (718) 230-2100 · Website: bklynlibrary.org

Reviews (8)

Alonzo Brown 2023 Oct 20

This is a very large library that's very easy to access with a lot of activities for children. Every inch of the building is spotless including the restrooms.
There is plenty of street parking and the building is handicap accessible. Currently they are running the book of HOV exhibit for the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and there are fees required to enter. The library and the surrounding area is great for taking photos.

Philip dos Santos 2023 Sep 28

The Book of HOV exhibit is amazing.

It’s hard to capture decades worth of major contributions to music, philanthropy, prison reform, community/world issues, sports and culture into one exhibit but this one does an incredible job of telling his story.

Glad we got to see it, would definitely see it again.

Andy Calderon 2023 Sep 24

The Jay Z exhibit was quite spectacular showcasing many different Jay Z and Rockafella Items and antiques. The presentation in and outside the building is awesome. This is a free exhibit that every New Yorker should see at least once before it is removed. The Grand Library is also very beautiful with old architecture on the outside and new architecture on the inside. Great Exhibit for a NYC legend!

A A 2023 Sep 15

An awe-inspiring sight indeed! What a breathtaking library! Just across from the beautiful Prospect Park and historic Grand Army Plaza sits this incredible library with a vast array of books, movies and other media. Theres even a passport service here.
Besides the usual library services like computer use, scanning and printing this beautiful well-kept space offers really nice meeting rooms you could reserve for free! Theres also English language classes, art classes and computer classes among others.
Theres so much going on here, it warms my heart to know that many many different humans, communities and organizations have come together to keep this well oiled machine running. This IS what community is all about.
Theres even a cute cafe with delicious pastries right in the lobby.
Currently theres a Jay Z exhibit so its also a museum 💜
I have been wanting to give Agatha Christie a go and sure enough this library had a wide range of her works to choose from.
There are water fountains to refill your bottle and the workers are really nice. It’s obvious they are proud to work in such a lovely space. I learnt that the unique design evokes an open book with the spine facing the Plaza whilst its pages open onto Eastern Parkway and Flatbush Avenue. How utterly remarkable 📕
While the history of this structure dates back to 1889, this building actually opened to the public on 1st of February 1941. Imagine what that must have been like, right smack in the middle of a terrible horrific world war, one could come here perhaps for a little peace and reflection.
Thats what I imagined when I was here. The frightened citizenry who found solace in this lovely building. And perhaps they felt glad to live in America and enjoy such a luxurious space.
I know thats what I felt when I first set my sight on it: wow, what a wonderful rich and lavish country I live in, to have a library like this. And I felt grateful to be here 🗽🎈🇺🇸

Lori Rowser 2023 Sep 09

This Jay Z exhibition is amazing. One of his rap lyrics is written on the wall of the building. If u are a true HOV fan u are going to love this. This is a tribute to one of the greatest rapper in the world and business man out of Brooklyn. If u have time, go see this exhibition. It is also free. Will be there until the middle of October.

Iam Sů 2023 Sep 02

Awe.

The exhibition was amazing. The staff were very helpful and friendly and they had it organized from top to bottom!

Many vendors alongs the front and the streets.

Playground and garden directly next door.

Beautiful community to walk and bike riding lanes and paths.

Thank you for the experience!

Philly love us some New Yorkers.

Jax Mom 2023 Aug 20

Went for the Jay-Z exhibit! It’s perfectly curated and you’ll find yourself learning more about him than you ever dreamt. There was a very long line for entry, so I recommend visites during the week. There are two floors of exhibit, but it’s basically a 30-40 minutes view. It’s completely free and they do give you a guidebook of exhibit. There are bathroom but because of the massive amounts of people, they aren’t the cleanest. There were about 10 food trucks, and 5 street vendors.

Devin Lightner 2023 Aug 15

This library looks modern. It is well-kept. What surprised me was the computer area which had an area for people to go record music in a book and software to mix their creations.

I went during the Book of Hov exhibit. I highly recommend going to see that. It’s inspiring to experience and a must-see.