Bushwick Library
🏢 Brooklyn Public Library — Brooklyn, New York
Bushwick Library
Bushwick Library occupies a striking 1908 Carnegie building designed by Brooklyn-born architect Raymond F. Almirall, its fluted Ionic columns and inscribed limestone frieze anchoring the neighborhood for over a century. Serving one of Brooklyn's most vibrant and rapidly evolving communities, it has been a civic landmark since Bushwick's turn-of-the-century growth from rural outpost to dense immigrant neighborhood.
🕑 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: 340 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Phone: 7186021348
Website: bklynlibrary.org
📖 About Bushwick Library
<p>Bushwick Library opened in 1903 in the rented ground floor of a church at Montrose Avenue and Humboldt Street, then moved to its permanent Carnegie-funded home at 340 Bushwick Avenue on December 16, 1908. The two-story brick building was designed by Raymond F. Almirall in the Classical Revival style, featuring a projecting entrance bay with fluted Ionic columns, a limestone frieze inscribed "Brooklyn Public Library," and decorative banded brickwork — all on a generous 100×100-foot lot. Andrew Carnegie's 1901 gift to Brooklyn funded the branch as part of a wave of civic construction responding to the neighborhood's rapid immigrant-era growth. The building has served Bushwick continuously for more than 115 years and remains an important fixture at the heart of the community.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- 1908 Carnegie building designed by Raymond F. Almirall in Classical Revival style
- Iconic projecting entrance with fluted Ionic columns and ornate limestone pediment
- One of five original Carnegie branch libraries built in Brooklyn following Andrew Carnegie's 1901 gift
- Computers, Wi-Fi, and printing available for public use
- Youth and family programming including storytimes and after-school activities
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bushwick Library a historic Carnegie building?
Yes. Bushwick Library opened in its current building on December 16, 1908, funded by Andrew Carnegie's gift to Brooklyn. It was designed by Raymond F. Almirall and is classified as a Late 19th & 20th Century Classical Revival structure, making it one of Brooklyn's original Carnegie branch libraries.
What are the Bushwick Library's current hours?
The library is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 AM–6 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 1 PM–8 PM; Saturday 10 AM–5 PM; and closed on Sunday.
What neighborhood does Bushwick Library serve?
The branch serves the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, a historically diverse community that grew rapidly in the late 1800s as waves of immigrants settled there. Today it is home to a large Latino community and a growing arts scene.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.