DeKalb Library

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DeKalb Library

One of Brooklyn's finest Carnegie branches, DeKalb Library has anchored the Bushwick neighborhood since opening on February 11, 1905 — its soaring Classical Revival facade and original high-ceilinged reading rooms still intact after more than a century of service.

📖 About DeKalb Library

<p>Designed by Brooklyn architect William B. Tubby in the Classical Revival style, DeKalb Library was one of the first branches built in Brooklyn using Andrew Carnegie's landmark philanthropic gift. The free-standing brick and limestone building features double-height windows and a rounded rear apse that creates a spacious two-story book stack area — hallmarks of Tubby's five Carnegie designs for Brooklyn. The building was designated a New York City Individual Landmark in May 2004 (LP-2054), recognizing its architectural integrity and many surviving original interior features. Today it serves the diverse Bushwick community with bilingual English and Spanish collections, public computers, and a dedicated auditorium for community programs.</p>

⭐ What makes this branch special

• Carnegie branch opened February 11, 1905 — one of Brooklyn's first
• Designed by William B. Tubby in Classical Revival style; NYC Individual Landmark since 2004
• Original high-ceilinged reading rooms and brick-and-limestone facade preserved
• Auditorium hosts community programs including Story Play for children ages 0–5
• Bilingual English and Spanish book collection serving Bushwick's Latino community

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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.