Mapleton Library
🏢 Brooklyn Public Library — Brooklyn, New York
Mapleton Library
Sitting on the corner of 60th Street and 17th Avenue in the neighborhood that borders Borough Park and Bensonhurst, Mapleton Library has been a consistent presence for southwest Brooklyn families since moving into its current building in 1955.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 1 PM – 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: 1702 60th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: 7182562117
Website: bklynlibrary.org
📖 About Mapleton Library
<p>Mapleton Library traces its roots to the 1930s, when it operated out of smaller storefronts to meet the needs of the surrounding residential community. After two decades in temporary quarters, the branch opened at its current corner location at 60th Street and 17th Avenue in 1955. The branch sits in Mapleton, a quiet neighborhood nestled between Borough Park to the north and Bensonhurst to the south. In fall 2015, Mapleton was selected as one of only six Brooklyn Public Library branches to pilot expanded Sunday hours — a recognition of its strong community use and demand for weekend access.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Current building at the corner of 60th Street and 17th Avenue has served the community since 1955
- One of only six BPL branches chosen to pilot Sunday hours when the program launched in fall 2015
- Located in Mapleton, between Borough Park and Bensonhurst in southwest Brooklyn
- Branch offers children's programming, public computers, free Wi-Fi, and holds pickup
- Extended evening hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays accommodate working families
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mapleton Library open on Sundays?
Yes. Mapleton Library is open Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM. It was one of just six Brooklyn Public Library branches selected to begin offering Sunday hours when BPL piloted the expanded schedule in fall 2015.
What neighborhood does Mapleton Library serve?
The branch primarily serves Mapleton, a residential southwest Brooklyn neighborhood bounded by Borough Park to the north and Bensonhurst to the south. The address — 1702 60th Street at 17th Avenue — is walkable from several surrounding blocks and accessible via the B8 and B9 bus lines.
How long has Mapleton Library been at its current address?
Mapleton Library has operated at 1702 60th Street since 1955. The branch itself dates to the 1930s, when it occupied smaller storefront spaces before the permanent building was constructed.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.