East Flatbush Library
🏢 Brooklyn Public Library — Brooklyn, New York
East Flatbush Library
East Flatbush Library serves the heart of Remsen Village with a light-filled, award-winning building that reopened in June 2023 after an $11.2 million renovation by architecture firm LevenBetts. Six north-facing skylights bathe the central reading room in natural light, making this one of Brooklyn's most welcoming branch spaces.
🕑 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: 9612 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Phone: 7189220927
Website: bklynlibrary.org
📖 About East Flatbush Library
<p>East Flatbush Library has anchored the Remsen Village neighborhood since 1945, when ten years of community advocacy brought a branch to the area between Brownsville and Rugby. The current building at 9612 Church Avenue was constructed in 1952, expanded in 1961, and then demolished and rebuilt in 1988. The 2023 LevenBetts renovation — the branch's most transformative upgrade — achieved LEED Silver certification and added three dedicated meeting rooms, a large multipurpose space, floor-to-ceiling windows, a laptop loan locker, and self-serve kiosks. The branch serves a predominantly African American and West Indian working-class community and is a cultural anchor on one of East Flatbush's busiest corridors.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- $11.2 million LEED Silver renovation completed June 2023 by architecture firm LevenBetts
- Six large north-facing skylights providing natural light throughout the central reading room
- Three meeting rooms plus a large multipurpose room for community events
- Laptop loan locker and self-serve kiosks for independent patron access
- Dedicated sections for toddlers, teens, and adults reflecting the branch's multigenerational community
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Was East Flatbush Library closed recently?
Yes. The branch underwent a comprehensive $11.2 million capital renovation and reopened to the public in June 2023. The project was designed by architecture firm LevenBetts and achieved LEED Silver certification.
What is the neighborhood served by East Flatbush Library?
The branch primarily serves Remsen Village and the surrounding East Flatbush neighborhood, a predominantly African American and West Indian community in central Brooklyn.
Does East Flatbush Library have meeting rooms available?
Yes. The 2023 renovation added three meeting rooms and a large multipurpose room that are available for community use, along with updated technology and furniture throughout the branch.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.