Arlington Library

🏢 Brooklyn Public Library — Brooklyn, New York

Arlington Library

Arlington Library is a beautifully preserved Carnegie branch that has anchored the East New York community since it officially opened on November 7, 1906. One of 21 Carnegie-funded libraries built across Brooklyn, it remains a vital neighborhood hub for families, adult learners, and job seekers in one of Brooklyn's most resilient communities.

📖 About Arlington Library

Arlington Library occupies a Carnegie-funded building at the corner of Arlington Avenue and Warwick Street in East New York, a predominantly African American and Latino neighborhood in eastern Brooklyn. Originally known as the East Branch when it opened in 1906, the library was renovated in 1950–52 and again in 1980. It serves a diverse working-class community and hosts a passport acceptance facility on-site, making it one of the few BPL branches offering federal passport services.

⭐ What makes this branch special

• Carnegie library opened November 7, 1906 — one of 21 Carnegie branches built across Brooklyn
• Passport acceptance facility on-site (appointment required), open Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays
• Popular family programs including Babies & Books and Pre-School Storytime
• Adult computer literacy classes including Microsoft Word Basics
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) storytime and youth programming serving East New York families
• Extended Wi-Fi (Bklyn Reach) reachable up to 300 feet outside the building 24/7

📱 Free with a Brooklyn Public Library Card

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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