by Brooklyn Public Library
Little ones and school-age kids in Crown Heights can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Crown Heights Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. Recurring kids' programs lately have included First Five Years Story and Play, Babies & Books, Kids Tech Time and Kids Create. Arts-and-crafts sessions here tend to be well attended.
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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.
560 New York Avenue, 11225, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Yes. Crown Heights Library is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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