240 Division Ave

true books, library 2008-07-18T19:08:17-04:00 S. 9th & Marcy In 2006, the branch became a designated landmark of New York City. In 1903, Williamsburgh Branch became the first Carnegie library built in Brooklyn. The 26,000 square-foot Classical Revival building featured a central delivery desk, radially arranged stacks, wood wainscoting and fireplaces. The Library was renovated in 1955, and again in 2003-2004. What's New: The Williamsburgh Library offers free after school tutoring Monday through Thursday 3:00-5:30 PM for students aged 6-18. Please come visit our tutoring center operated in partnership with 826NYC. The library also has an art gallery in the basement with changing exhibits by Williamsburgh and Greenpoint artists. Branch Contact Person: Tracey Mantrone, Library Information Supervisor Directions: Subway: J, M, Z to Marcy Avenue Station, two blocks South on Marcy to library G to Broadway, four blocks West to Division, four blocks Southwest to library Bus: B40, B24, Q54 to Marcy Ave, 1 block to library B61 to Broadway, two blocks South on Marcy to library B44 to last stop, Williamsburgh Bridge Plaza, one block South on Broadway, two blocks West on Marcy Car: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE),exit from Queens-Metropolitan Exit, remain on roadway (Meeker Ave)to dead end (Metropolitan Ave). Right turn and quick left turn onto Marcy Ave.Take Marcy Ave to Division Ave (about 5 blocks). Exit from Downtown Brooklyn-Flushing Ave:Proceed straight ahead to second light (Kent Ave).Wide left turn and quick right turn onto Williamsburgh East. Proceed straight to Marcy Ave. Rail: Program & Events: For special events, programs & exhibits at this branch location, see our Online Calendar. Technology Available: 10 Adult Computers 12 Young Adult Computers 4 Juvenile Computers 4 Catalog OPACS Public Internet: Yes Building Facts: 3 Floors plus mezzanine Constructed 1903 Renovated 1955 Renovated 2004 Multilingual Materials: Spanish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Yiddish, Chinese Meeting Rooms: Two meeting rooms. Contact library for reservations and policy. Copy Machines: Yes Change Machines: None. Restrooms: Yes Book Drop: No Volunteer Opportunities: Office of Volunteer Services Parking / Car Service: Public Parking: Street parking only. Alternate side rules apply. Wednesdays alternate side rules are suspended. Car Service: Brooklyn Car Service (718)388-2828 Mon 9:00AM-6:00PM Tue 1:00PM-8:00PM Wed 9:00AM-6:00PM Thu 1:00PM-6:00PM Fri 9:00AM-6:00PM Sun closed 158 40.7071515 -73.9574389 Brooklyn Public Library Cash and Credit Cards brooklyn-public-library 718-302-3485 2 2010-02-20T18:42:40-05:00 http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=126 11211

81 Devoe St.

true Books, public library, library 2008-07-18T19:20:06-04:00 Leonard & Lorimer This one-story Carnegie library opened in 1908. The building features five-bays, 10,000 plus square feet and a stone-trimmed doorway with a bracketed pediment. Located one block from busy Metropolitan Avenue, the Leonard Library underwent major renovations from the 1950s through the 1980s. Branch Contact Person: Shelly Paus Directions: Subway: L train to Lorimer St. station, follow Lorimer St. South, turn left onto Devoe St., follow one block East to library. G train to Metropolitan Ave., follow Metropolitan Ave. East, make right onto Leonard St., library one block down on right. Bus: B48 to Lorimer St. at Metropolitan Ave., one lock South on Lorimer St., one block West on Devoe St. B24 to Metropolitan, two blocks South to library B62 to Graham St. at Metropolitan Ave., two blocks West on Metropolitan Ave., Left on Leonard St., one block South B18 to Graham St. at Metropolitan Ave., two blocks West on Metropolitan Ave., Left on Leonard St., one block South Q59 to Grand St. at Lorimer St., 3 blocks North on Lorimer St., Left onto Devoe St., library one block down on left Car: Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) to the Metropolitan Ave. exit, follow Metropolitan East to Leonard, South on Leonard to library Rail: Program & Events: For special events, programs & exhibits at this branch location, see our Online Calendar. Technology Available: Computer area - 8 computers Public Internet: Yes Building Facts: 1 Floor Constructed 1908 Multilingual Materials: Spanish, Italian, Chinese Meeting Rooms: Yes Contact library for reservations and policy. Seating: Adult/Teen reading area - 20 seats Children's reading area - 24 seats Meeting room - 50 seats Copy Machines: Yes Restrooms: Yes Bicycle Rack: Yes Book Drop: No Friends Group: Friends of Leonard Library Volunteer Opportunities: Office of Volunteer Services Parking / Car Service: Public Parking: Street parking only. Please be aware if the NYC alternate side parking rules for the streets near this library. Mon 1:00PM-8:00PM Tue 9:00AM-6:00PM Wed 9:00AM-6:00PM Thu 1:00PM-6:00PM Fri 9:00AM-6:00PM Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM Sun closed 159 40.7134761 -73.947767 Brooklyn Public Library - Leonard Branch Cash and Credit Cards brooklyn-public-library-leonard-branch 718-486-3365 1 2010-02-20T18:42:41-05:00 http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=180 11211