Always pass by this library ever since I was a little girl back in the early 2000s. Either I go to…read morethis branch or the Williamsburg one. Many books and teen novels to choose from. I usually just come here to borrow many teen romance books and some VHS tapes. Many of these books are brand new and very clean! You can smell the fresh paper in the books and no wrinkles. I usually borrow the brand new love books, which was my favorite genre. I would always love to read every word and touch the nice smelling paper. Smells so good! And the wrinkly and crispy pieces of paper when you touch them. Borrowed many Gossip Girl books before they were even a series on TV. Those were the days. I wonder how it is right now. Got to visit this branch.

Great library. Very easy to place holds online and pick them up the next day…read more Once you get a free library card, everything is easy to do online--from placing jokes to instantly checking out ebooks and audiobooks.

I come here every few years to renew my library card so I don't have a lot of experience but each…read moretime I've been in this place, I get a really nice vibe. The staff working at the desk are always very helpful and seem to enjoy what they're doing. Last time I was there, they had some programming going on for kids and it was so nice to see them all paying attention to something other than an iPad.

I'm updating this bc while I do find the gaggle of crying babies annoying - I enjoy this library…read moreoverall and the people who work here are very nice. Would love to see more books added in the future!

The same curse of libraries. Rude shouting mothers and Nannies with no regard for others, sick,…read moreloud, screaming babies. All who come - not for programs but to socialize loudly for hours

Yay a library that opened up in the neighborhood again!…read more Yes, the library is only fine but it seems like every non-hub library in Brooklyn is actually book-less so glad that this one is clean, has space for community, and hosts events.

Wonderful library that has a decent selection of books. We came home happy with about 3-5 books…read moreeach from our first visit. The lady at the front desk was extremely helpful. We filled out the online forms on the Brooklyn Public Library website prior to coming to the library branch in person. This makes it faster and easier for the librarian to locate us on their database. After providing a valid state ID (and proof of NYC residency) we were given library cards to sign (at the back white bar). It also came with a mini key chain version of your card. She explained the resources that were available at the library, such as the computers, pamphlets, branch hours and phone number to call to renew books. At this branch you can only drop off books inside during open hours, since they do not have a drop box outside. They have two machines inside, where you swipe your library card and then scan the barcodes of each book. It then prints out a receipt with the due date for each book. It was a very great first experience!

I came here to prepare a poster for a teaching demo. Tables…read moreare big & it's mostly quiet. Furniture is solid & sturdy. However, it is still a PUBLIC library! There were some men sitting behind me that looked like they've been there all day, talking loud & cursing at each other. There was a homeless, mentally ill man downstairs by the bathroom. He waited hidden in the corner, at the bottom of the stairwell while I was waiting for the restroom. He wasn't harming me, but his discreet actions made me uncomfortable. There is nothing downstairs that I remember, which means no one else was down there. Be careful, and stay Street smart. There is, from what I saw, only one unisex bathroom. However, after waiting too long, I went to the top floor in search of another restroom & a very nice librarian understood my pee-pee dance. She let me use the special restroom which was very kind of her & changed my outlook on the day. I highly recommend this location - this is a very nice library.

Library staff is unhelpful, i.e., the staff goes out of its way to obstruct patrons from getting…read moretheir work done. Several commenters note that issue with printing - the staff raises it voice or states "that's not our policy" among myriad reasons to be unhelpful. The collective atmosphere is extremely toxic. A few patrons asked the chief library Nick Buron to address the issue and he retaliated against the patrons - further green lighting the toxic atmosphere and unhelpful behavior. Crude and vulgar flows from the top down. Queens library and Sunnyside branch is an example of why people lose trust in public institutions. Avoid this branch if you can.

This is a small library branch. It's convenient when you need a book to read or take classes…read morenearby. This branch was renovated in Fall of 2020. There is a computer room, classroom, children's room, and the various stacks of books and videos. This is a self checkout. If you are a Mets fan, go get yourself a new library card.

It's a cute neighborhood library. It has great programming and tries to cater for its neighborhood…read more Fund your libraries!

Love this location. Not the biggest library, but they've never given me any trouble and are quick…read morewith book holds and any additional assistance you need.

I came in here as a Brooklyn Public Library virgin, unsure and confused. The lady at the front desk…read morehelped me get a library card, put money on it and use the computer to print out some things. I was clueless and did not find any of the processes to be intuitive like how to get access to the internet or how to pay for your print outs. The staff was patient with me once they realized how appreciative I was for their kindness. Sure, the library is dated and you will likely sit next to someone who smells a bit like poo, but it's a great resource for the community. Fun Fact: you can have 99 books checked out at one time! What?!

Big, Airy And quiet…read more Dekalb branch is Good for working but the hours are slim.

Majority of the staff there are rude, nasty disrespectful and unprofessional. They try to bullie…read moreinnocent people for no reason. They take no accountability for their actions. And they constantly start unnecessary drama when they see us come into the brunch. We only visited the library four times and it was horrible. Some staff let people get treated bad. Because they scared they might lose their job. They don't appreciate good people, And the customer service is so bad, They need to be investigated. They also do the minimum as if they hate their job, If you ask for help. They start fight just because you asked to use the laptops. While even visiting the library.

Let's talk about great customer service. Shout out to Anthony and Carol was so friendly. Library…read morewas full of people. They explain great programs that the library offer. Looking forward to visiting this location again.

Interesting offshoot of the Brooklyn Public Library system. Being fairly new, it's fairly nice,…read moreclean, and has high ceilings. It's not super huge, but it's not a terrible place to get a little bit of work done to pass some time. I arrived recently when it was warmer than usual. Unfortunately, that meant the AC wasn't kicking in. That was a bummer. There are a couple meeting rooms along with some space for people to do some work for a short amount of time. There is a play area for kids, so it can get a bit noisy though. Then again, the library has to serve the greater good of the people. The architecture, as some have mentioned, is quite new and modern. It does make it a pleasant experience to enjoy. I don't know if it's super spacious, but it does do the job.

The DUMBO branch of BPL is the newest and latest library (since 1983!) and the sheer newness and…read morebeautifully modern design of the space speaks to that. The waterfront views of Manhattan Bridge and the various study spaces make this library a great choice for working though it does get a little noisy after 2pm with lots of younger patrons coming in then. Four super large, clean, private gender-neutral bathrooms and two water fountains! More libraries need better water fountains!