by Brooklyn Public Library
Stone Avenue Library is a neighborhood branch where Brownsville children can sit and read, check out books and media on a free card, and join regularly scheduled kids' programs. Recurring kids' programs lately have included First Five Years Storytime, Homework Help, Crafty Thursdays and Kids Gardening Club. Hands-on STEM clubs such as robotics and littleBits make it a strong pick for curious school-age kids.
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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.
581 Mother Gaston Boulevard, 11212, in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Yes. Stone Avenue Library is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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