Brooklyn Public Library- Stone Avenue Branch — Attraction in New York

This is one of my favorite BPL locations and a true hidden gem. The history of the building itself (it's a Carnegie library) and its history of service is fascinating, and the treasures in the Brownsville Heritage House are invaluable. The library staff have been providing great resources and activities to the community for decades, and in shows in the way that the residents frequent the space, especially kids. I've spent many hours here during my youth reading, exploring and talking to the librarians, and I still stop by whenever I get a chance. Lovely,...

I came to my local library to complete an assignment & if you’re looking to get any work done just DO NOT come here! No quiet area in the entire library at all. The whole library is loud and distracting, full of people yelling and no one enforcing any type of order. When I tried to find a quiet place and complained about all the noise the staff was sharp and rude and I’m just very very disappointed in the community honestly. If you want to a place to get your work done I’d suggest literally...

I visited Stone Avenue Library while looking for places to take my early intervention clients in the community. The facility is very neat and clean, with many places to sit, and use the computer. Their collection of children's board books is well curated and has plenty of options perfect for enriching language development of children under 5. Though I didn't get a chance to browse the selection for older children and adults, I look forward to visiting...