Temporarily closed
by Brooklyn Public Library
Mapleton Library is the Bensonhurst 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, expected to reopen in 2026), so families should use nearby branches or the mobile/pop-up services in the meantime.
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Temporarily closed: closed for renovations, expected to reopen in 2026
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, expected to reopen in 2026
1702 60th Street, 11204, in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
Yes. Mapleton Library is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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