Brooklyn Public Library - Cypress Hills Branch

"Really enjoyed my experience. Staff is helpful and very nice. My toddler love the kids section. My older ones actually enjoyed the books from here."

"Half of the staff is friendly and will answer your questions. However, two of the guys that work there play Tetris on the computer all the time and often seem annoyed when asked for help. Otherwise, surprisingly clean and the security guard is nice and always greets me as well. Haven’t had any issues with place being a homeless hangout like some of the other reviews have said. Not the largest selection but you can order books from the other branches as well as utilize the online collection. This isn’t their fault so much as it is the cities as library funding continues to be cut. Thanks so much Eric Adams :/ Maybe not the quietest sometimes but I’d rather the kids enjoy the library over whatever they’d be doing out on the streets."

"I am always going to give a public library 5 stars because of the invaluable public service they provide. This branch is clean, well maintained and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Doesn't have the largest selection in the world but there is Internet access and the resources can be used to get books from other branches in the Brooklyn Public Library system. Definitely a must visit."

"It was important I made copies so I had to go there. I don't usually because I know its a homeless hang out joint. Sure enough it was full of homeless people. One smelled so bad I could barely concentrate on adding funds to my library card. I completed my business quickly but felt awful that had a story time for small children. I can't fully comprehend having them literally steps away from ripe smelling persons. I'd never bring a child there and wouldn't go there again unless it was imperative and I'd only stay as long as I humanly could"