Brooklyn Public Library - Walt Whitman Branch 93 Saint Edwards Street, Brooklyn, New York 11205,
About the Business
Welcome to the Brooklyn Public Library - Walt Whitman Branch, a cornerstone of the Fort Greene community located at 93 Saint Edwards Street, Brooklyn, New York. Steeped in history, our library first opened its doors in 1900 and has since evolved into a vibrant cultural and civic center, thanks to the generosity of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
At the Walt Whitman Library, we offer a range of unique services and resources to enhance your learning and cultural experiences. Borrow up to three tools at a time from our Greenpoint Library, or take advantage of our museum pass program, granting access to over 80 cultural institutions. For those interested in genealogical research, we provide a comprehensive guide to help you explore your family history.
Our library is more than just a place for books; it is a hub for community engagement and enrichment. We serve as a vital resource for the residents of nearby public housing complexes, including the Raymond Ingersoll Houses and the Walt Whitman Houses. Our convenient location also places us within walking distance of cultural landmarks such as the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Barclays Center.
A favorite destination for young people, the Walt Whitman Library offers a welcoming space for homework, games, and our popular story time sessions for children. We are excited to announce the formation of the Friends of Walt Whitman Library, a volunteer group dedicated to supporting our library through advocacy, fundraising, and promotion. If you're interested in joining, please speak with a staff member or email us at [email protected].
Join us for upcoming events at the bottom of the monument stairs at Fort Greene Park on Thursday, August 29, and Thursday, September 5, at 4:00 PM. Your involvement helps keep our library a vibrant and vital part of the community. We look forward to welcoming you to the Walt Whitman Branch soon!
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Location & Phone number
93 Saint Edwards Street, Brooklyn, New York 11205, United States
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday:
13:00 - 20:00
Wednesday:
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday:
10:00 - 20:00
Friday:
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Excellent small library. All of the books I order through the app are delivered to this location. Excellent reading, especially for children. They have a chess board as well."
"It's conveniently located not too far from my house. They need to do a better job at handling the loud, disruptive, and disrespectful middle school and high school kids who come in. I used to come here regularly but now I don't because of that. They do always seem to have great events happening for them though."
"Lots of loud kids. Not many places to work due to small size, and tables are filled with puzzles and other children’s games."
"Three kids were harassing a woman. The librarian was told and did nothing. Those three kids then went though my jacket, stole my wallet and again, the librarian saw and did nothing about it. In fact she handed me my coat without letting me know they were going through it. I could have called the police, but now I’m left without an ID and lost other irreplaceable items. I only figured out what happened about 2 weeks later because I had a tracker in my wallet. Not having an ID is actually extremely problematic for me. This library is unfortunately right in the middle of a rough area and it doesn’t seem like your belongings are safe, take it from me, go elsewhere. The librarians allow teenagers to be abusive to other guests and still consider them “regulars” (her words, not mine)"
"I went here a few times for some programs and had good experiences here. They show movies downstairs in a small community room and restrooms are downstairs. Only one table to charge computers or cellphones. Usually a quiet place to work or study. It is a small local library so there are not a great selection of books that i like. However, you can order what you want in the bpl system and they will arrive here for pickup in a few days"
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