What are the nearest attractions to Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch (Central Library)?

Attractions near Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch (Central Library): Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn Botanic Garden

What else should I know about attractions in Brooklyn?

As well as visiting the Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch (Central Library), check out these trip ideas to make the most of your visit: Theater Producer Jim Caruso's Guide to Midtown Manhattan Top 5 Tips for Visiting the Cotton Club Top 5 Tips for Visiting Williamsburg

Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch (Central Library) - What To Know BEFORE You Go

Ways to visit Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch (Central Library)

Walking tours often include a photo stop at the historic library, which is a short stroll from Prospect Park. Even if you don't have a library card, enter to discover the library’s vast collection. Explore the temporary exhibits on borough history, literary greats, and other relevant topics; settle back with a book, a coffee, and a pastry from the library cafe; or attend a film screening or concert at the Dr. S. Stevan Cultural Center.

Things to know before you go to Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch (Central Library)

The library is free.
The library has books for all ages, including a dedicated children’s space and an area for teens and young adults.
The on-site cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
The library offers free Wi-Fi and also has computers available.
The library is fully wheelchair accessible.

Trip ideas

Williamsburg

Home to all things hip, Williamsburg is known for its eclectic shops, street art, and waterfront parks. Dig a bit deeper and you’ll find some surprises, too.

Top 5 Tips for Visiting the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

A visit to Dyker Heights is a New York wintertime tradition, with both New Yorkers and out-of-state visitors flocking to this otherwise sleepy corner of southeast Brooklyn to admire its extravagant holiday light displays.

The Cotton Club

A remake of the original Cotton Club cabaret, this Harlem music hall pays tribute to the venue that once hosted legends such as Lena Horne and Duke Ellington.

Day Trips from New York City

8 Must-Visit Filming Locations in New York City

Visit the famous spots where your favorite TV series' and movies were filmed.

Wall Street

A hallowed and historic artery that’s home to the New York Stock Exchange, Wall Street is the epicenter of finance in the Western world.

How to Get Off the Beaten Path in Boston

Discover the hidden gems of Boston at these off-the-beaten-path highlights.

Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)

This interactive cultural center examines 160 years of Chinese-American history through news archives, artifacts, personal stories, and art.

9 Holiday Light Displays Around the World Worth Traveling For

These glittering illuminations make the festive season merry and bright.

Where to See the Statue of Liberty from Land

America's Great Lady is a vision. Luckily, you never have to travel too far throughout the city to see her.

A Theater Producer's Guide to Midtown Manhattan

Discover how to make the most of your visit to New York’s buzziest neighborhood with Jim Caruso's top tips..

The High Line

Set along a strip of old rail track some 30 feet (9 meters) above street level, this greenway features wildflowers, art installations, and views of the Hudson River.

Staten Island Ferry

Running between Manhattan and Staten Island, this free ferry service offers views of the NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty.

Art Lover’s Guide to Boston

From the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum to the Institute of Contemporary Art, here are the top spots.

Historical Mansions of Newport

From Marble House to Rosecliff, these mansions are grand indeed.

Prospect Park

The library sits at the northern end of Prospect Park, Brooklyn’s largest and most popular green space. Consider combining a visit to Brooklyn Public Library with a visit to the park. Along with its walking trails, cycling paths, and boating lakes, park highlights include a Saturday Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza; the Prospect Park Zoo; a winter ice skating rink and summer roller rink at LeFrak Center; and summer concerts.

Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch (Central Library)