Kings Bay Library
🏢 Brooklyn Public Library — Brooklyn, New York
Kings Bay Library
Serving the Sheepshead Bay micro-neighborhood since 1951, Kings Bay Library is known across Brooklyn for its multilingual Brainy Babies program in Russian, Spanish, and English and for the long-running chess program led by chess master William DeCastillo.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 1 PM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 3650 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Phone: 7183681709
Website: bklynlibrary.org
📖 About Kings Bay Library
<p>Kings Bay Library first opened in 1951 in a Nostrand Avenue storefront, then moved across the street in 1959 to its current two-story building, which opened to the public in 1960. A comprehensive cellar-to-attic renovation in 1999 brought the branch into ADA compliance and modernized its facilities; a further $2.1 million renovation followed in 2004. The library serves a richly diverse Sheepshead Bay community and maintains an extensive multilingual collection — including Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, Polish, and Yiddish materials — reflecting the neighborhood's successive waves of immigrant communities. Its Robotics Team for young adults has repeatedly placed among top competitors at regional events.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Multilingual Brainy Babies program offered in Russian, Spanish, and English for families with young children
- Large Russian and Chinese book collection serving Sheepshead Bay's diverse immigrant communities
- Long-running chess program led by chess master William DeCastillo
- Robotics Team for teens and young adults with a strong competitive record
- Older adult health programming in partnership with Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities and the Visiting Nurse Service of New York — including Zumba, blood pressure screenings, and live jazz performances
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kings Bay Library have books in Russian or Chinese?
Yes. Kings Bay maintains one of BPL's largest Russian and Chinese collections, and the overall multilingual collection includes materials in Arabic, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Russian, Urdu, Yiddish, and Chinese — reflecting the diverse communities of the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood.
What programs does Kings Bay Library offer for children?
Kings Bay is well known for its Brainy Babies program, a multilingual storytime offered in Russian, Spanish, and English for families with infants and toddlers. The branch also runs regular storytimes, after-school programs, and the award-winning Robotics Team for older youth.
When did the Kings Bay Library first open at its current address?
The branch originally opened in 1951 in a Nostrand Avenue storefront. In 1959 it relocated across the street to its current larger building, which formally opened in 1960. The branch underwent a comprehensive renovation in 1999 and a $2.1 million upgrade in 2004.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.