Temporarily closed
by Brooklyn Public Library
Borough Park Library is the Borough Park branch of Brooklyn Public Library, with a children's collection and regular early-literacy programs when the building is in service. Right now the building is closed (closed for renovations), so families should use nearby branches or the mobile/pop-up services in the meantime.
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Temporarily closed: closed for renovations
Free; library cards are free. Some special programs ask for registration.
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All ages.
Free; library cards are free. Some special programs ask for registration.
Temporarily closed: closed for renovations
1265 43rd Street, 11219, in Borough Park, Brooklyn.
Yes. Borough Park Library is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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