60 libraries for kids in Brooklyn, 60 free. Story times, lapsits, kids rooms. Includes Bedford Library and Brooklyn Central Library.
Bedford Library is a neighborhood branch where Bedford-Stuyvesant children can sit and read, check out books and media on a free card, and join regularly scheduled kids' programs. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Story Play, Saturday Storytime, Kids Create and Sensory Playtime. The branch is also open Sunday afternoons, which is handy for weekend visits.
Little ones and school-age kids in Prospect Heights can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Brooklyn Central Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. The weekly lineup has recently included Saturday Storytime, DIY Fridays and Read With a Therapy Dog. The building also has a separate Teen Center, and it stays open later than most branches.
Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center is a neighborhood branch where Greenpoint 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 Sensory Garden Hour, Read and Play, K-8 Homework Help and Sunset Storytime. The rebuilt branch doubles as an environmental education center with indoor and outdoor learning spaces, and it opens Sunday afternoons.
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.
The children's area at Adams Street Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for DUMBO kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. The weekly lineup has recently included Babies and Books lapsit and Toddler Time. Opened in a converted factory building a short walk from Brooklyn Bridge Park, it is the newest branch BPL has built in decades.
Cortelyou Library gives Ditmas Park 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 Choo Choo Train Time, Toddler Time, Story Play and Kids Create.
At DeKalb Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Bushwick students. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Story Play, Book Adventures and Kids Tech Time. Note that the elevator has been temporarily out of service.
At Flatlands Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Flatlands students. The weekly lineup has recently included Storytime, Toddler Time, Read and Play and After School Stories. It is an inclusive-services branch with some Braille materials.
Little ones and school-age kids in Kensington can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Kensington Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. The weekly lineup has recently included Story Play, Kids Create, Kids Explore and grab-and-go crafts.
At McKinley Park Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Dyker Heights students. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Mandarin Story Time, Toddler Time, Discovery Table and Babies Create. A Mandarin-language story time is part of the regular mix.
The children's area at Saratoga Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for Ocean Hill kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. Current calendar offerings for kids include Story Play, Kids Create, Read and Play and summer reading events in garden. The 1908 Carnegie building has a tile roof and a garden used for summer reading events.
Williamsburgh Library is a neighborhood branch where Williamsburg children can sit and read, check out books and media on a free card, and join regularly scheduled kids' programs. Current calendar offerings for kids include Storytime, Spanish Storytime, Kids Create and Friday Slimeday. A Spanish-language story time runs alongside the English sessions.
At Pacific Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Boerum Hill students. The weekly lineup has recently included Babies & Books, Toddler Time, Preschool Story Time and Kids Create. Most kids' sessions happen in the children's room or the second-floor program room.
Flatbush Library is a neighborhood branch where Flatbush children can sit and read, check out books and media on a free card, and join regularly scheduled kids' programs. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Story Play, Homework Help, Kids Game On and Music & Stories. Staff and materials serve a very diverse community, including Spanish and Haitian Creole speakers.
Little ones and school-age kids in Bay Ridge can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Bay Ridge Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. Current calendar offerings for kids include Storytime and Afterschool Playtime. It is one of the system's busiest branches and keeps books in several languages, including Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Chinese.
Brooklyn Heights Library gives Brooklyn Heights families a free indoor stop with a kids' collection that runs from baby board books to middle-grade novels. Current calendar offerings for kids include Babies & Books, Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime. The rebuilt branch has its own dedicated kids' and teen areas.
Bushwick Library is the Bushwick 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 beginning June 2026, about two years; staff run neighborhood programs and Bookmobile visits), so families should use nearby branches or the mobile/pop-up services in the meantime.
Carroll Gardens Pop-Up Library gives Cobble Hill families a free indoor stop with a kids' collection that runs from baby board books to middle-grade novels. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Toddler Time, Babies & Books and Storytime in the Garden. This is a small temporary pop-up with limited hours while the Clinton Street building is renovated.
The children's area at Leonard Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for Williamsburg kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Story Play, Jump Dance and Wiggle, Babies and Books and Toddler Storytime. Access is partial: there is a ramp entrance on Leonard Street.
Little ones and school-age kids in Red Hook can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Red Hook Pop-Up Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Story and Play and Read and Play. It operates as a weekday-only pop-up while the permanent Red Hook branch is rebuilt, and it has no public restroom.
At Ryder Library, the youth collection covers everything from lap-sized board books to graphic novels, and the space doubles as a quiet after-school spot for Bensonhurst students. Recurring kids' programs lately have included Storytime, Open Play and Kids Create Craftapalooza. It is one of the branches open on Sunday afternoons.
The children's area at Brighton Beach Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for Brighton Beach kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. Recurring kids' programs lately have included Story Play and teen creative/gaming time. Its collection includes a large shelf of Russian-language books, reflecting the neighborhood.
Little ones and school-age kids in Crown Heights can browse the picture-book and early-reader shelves at Brower Park Library, borrow games and use the computers after school. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Storytime in the Park for toddlers, Storytime in the Park for babies, Kids Game & Tech Time and Kids Create. It sits beside Brower Park, a block from the Brooklyn Children's Museum, so it pairs easily with a museum or playground outing.
Clarendon Library is a neighborhood branch where Flatbush 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 Kids/Teen board games, All Ages Gaming and Teen DIY. Game-based drop-ins make it a good after-school stop for older kids.
LittleGotham lists 60 libraries for kids in Brooklyn.
Yes. 60 of 60 are free to attend, including Bedford Library, Brooklyn Central Library, Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center.
60 listings are indoors, such as Bedford Library, Brooklyn Central Library, Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center.
Bensonhurst (4), Bedford-Stuyvesant (3), Crown Heights (3).