by Brooklyn Public Library
The children's area at Coney Island Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for Coney Island kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Saturday Storytime, Story Play, Kids Movies and teen hip hop & tech. The rebuilt branch is bright and modern and even houses a small TV studio.
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| 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 | — |
Branch hours shown; kids' program days and times change by season, so check the branch calendar.
Free; library cards are free. Some special programs ask for registration.
Open Mon–Sat. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Free; library cards are free. Some special programs ask for registration.
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. Branch hours shown; kids' program days and times change by season, so check the branch calendar.
1901 Mermaid Avenue, 11224, in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
Yes. Coney Island Library is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
The children's area at Brighton Beach Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for Brighton Beach kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. Recurring kids' programs lately have included Story Play and teen creative/gaming time. Its collection includes a large shelf of Russian-language books, reflecting the neighborhood.
The children's area at Ulmer Park Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for Bath Beach kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included LEGO Play and English classes for kids. It keeps sizable Russian and Chinese book collections.
Little ones and school-age kids in Gravesend can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Gravesend Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. The branch has just been restored after a renovation, with a reopening celebration held in late September 2026.
Sheepshead Bay Library gives Sheepshead Bay 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 Baby Playtime Learn Play Grow and Saturday Storycrafts. Heads up for strollers and wheelchairs: the building is not accessible.
The children's area at Homecrest Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for Homecrest kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. Current calendar offerings for kids include Babies & Books, Toddler Time, Chess for Kids and Kids Game On.
At Highlawn Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Bensonhurst students. Recurring kids' programs lately have included Toddler Time, Saturday Storytime, Ready Set Kindergarten and Kids Create. The main reading room is a distinctive round space with colorful glazed-block walls.