by Brooklyn Public Library
Rugby Library is a neighborhood branch where East Flatbush children can sit and read, check out books and media on a free card, and join regularly scheduled kids' programs. The weekly lineup has recently included Story Play, Saturday Storytime, Kids Create and Legos + Games. The interior is bright and colorful, and the branch has run a family math-readiness program.
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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.
1000 Utica Avenue, 11203, in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Yes. Rugby Library is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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