by Brooklyn Public Library
Carroll Gardens Pop-Up Library gives Cobble Hill families a free indoor stop with a kids' collection that runs from baby board books to middle-grade novels. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Toddler Time, Babies & Books and Storytime in the Garden. This is a small temporary pop-up with limited hours while the Clinton Street building is renovated.
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| Monday | 1 PM – 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 1 PM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | — |
| Thursday | 3 PM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 2 PM |
| Saturday | — |
| Sunday | — |
Temporary pop-up hours while the main branch is renovated (reopening expected fall 2026); kids' programs are on the calendar.
Free; library cards are free. Some special programs ask for registration.
Open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Free; library cards are free. Some special programs ask for registration.
Monday: 1 PM–5 PM · Tuesday: 1 PM–5 PM · Thursday: 3 PM–7 PM · Friday: 10 AM–2 PM. Temporary pop-up hours while the main branch is renovated (reopening expected fall 2026); kids' programs are on the calendar.
250 Baltic Street, 11201, in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
Yes. Carroll Gardens Pop-Up Library is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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