Kings Highway Library
🏢 Brooklyn Public Library — Brooklyn, New York
Kings Highway Library
Kings Highway Library consistently ranks among the highest-circulation branches in the entire Brooklyn Public Library system, reflecting the extraordinary demand for books and information in its densely populated Flatbush and Sheepshead Bay community. Opened in its own building in 1954, it was the first branch library erected in Brooklyn directly by New York City — and a 2009 expansion added 2,000 square feet and a self-check system to keep pace with its readers.
🕑 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 | 1 PM – 5 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 2115 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Phone: 7183753037
Website: bklynlibrary.org
📖 About Kings Highway Library
<p>Kings Highway Library began as an unstaffed deposit station in a shoe store in 1910, moving through a frame shack on Kings Highway and other temporary homes before the community's demand made a permanent building essential. On October 12, 1954, the branch opened in its current building at 2115 Ocean Avenue, designed by Knapp and Johnson and constructed by the New York City Department of Public Works — making it the first branch library ever built in Brooklyn by the City of New York. A four-year renovation completed June 11, 2009, added 2,000 square feet, an elevator, and self-check technology. The branch has one of the highest circulation rates in the BPL system and serves a multilingual community that includes large Russian, Chinese, and South Asian populations.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- One of the highest-circulation branches in the entire Brooklyn Public Library system
- First branch library ever erected in Brooklyn directly by New York City (opened 1954)
- Expanded in 2009: added 2,000 sq ft, elevator, and self-check technology
- Open on Sundays (1 PM – 5 PM), one of the few BPL branches with Sunday hours
- Multilingual collections and ESOL classes serving a diverse community
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kings Highway Library open on Sundays?
Yes — Kings Highway Library is open Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM, making it one of the few Brooklyn Public Library branches with Sunday hours.
What makes Kings Highway Library historically significant?
It was the first branch library ever built in Brooklyn directly by the City of New York. The building opened on October 12, 1954, and was designed by architects Knapp and Johnson, constructed by the NYC Department of Public Works.
What services are available at Kings Highway Library?
The branch offers computers, Wi-Fi, printing, ESOL classes, citizenship services, immigrant services assistance, ID NYC enrollment, youth and family programs, and outreach visits. It also has one of the largest multilingual collections in Brooklyn.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.