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Macon Library

by Brooklyn Public Library

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Free All ages Indoor
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Macon Library, Bedford-Stuyvesant
Bedford-Stuyvesant

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About Macon Library

Macon Library gives Bedford-Stuyvesant families a free indoor stop with a kids' collection that runs from baby board books to middle-grade novels. The weekly lineup has recently included Macon Storytime, Saturday Storytime, DUPLO Lego Time and Arts and Crafts. The 1907 Carnegie building is one of Brooklyn's best-preserved and houses a center for African American heritage; it also opens Sunday afternoons.

  • Macon Storytime Wed 10:15 & 11:15 (fall 2026 calendar)
  • Saturday Storytime Sat 11 (fall 2026 calendar)
  • Open on Sundays
  • Free library card; free Wi-Fi and computers
Address
361 Lewis Avenue, 11233
Phone
(718) 573-5606
Website
bklynlibrary.org
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Weekly schedule

Monday10 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday1 PM – 8 PM
Wednesday10 AM – 6 PM
Thursday10 AM – 8 PM
Friday10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday1 PM – 5 PM

Branch hours shown; kids' program days and times change by season, so check the branch calendar.

Cost

Free; library cards are free. Some special programs ask for registration.

Plan a visit

Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.

Questions parents ask about Macon Library

What ages is Macon Library best for?

All ages.

How much does Macon Library cost?

Free; library cards are free. Some special programs ask for registration.

What are the hours for Macon Library?

Sunday: 1 PM–5 PM · 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.

Where is Macon Library?

361 Lewis Avenue, 11233, in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.

Is Macon Library indoors?

Yes. Macon Library is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.

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