BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Brooklyn Public Library is among the borough's most democratic civic institutions, serving patrons in every neighborhood and from every walk of life. Established in 1896, BPL is one of the nation's largest public library systems and currently has more than 620,000 active cardholders. With a branch library within a half-mile of the majority of Brooklyn's 2.7 million residents, BPL is a recognized leader in cultural offerings, literacy, out-of-school-time services, workforce development programs, and digital literacy. In a borough of wide economic disparity, where the costs of basic necessities often take priority over spending on cultural enrichment opportunities, BPL provides a democratic space where patrons of all economic standings can avail themselves and their children of cultural and educational programs in a broad range of disciplines... Today Brooklyn Public Library is one of the nation's largest library systems, with 61 locations serving a borough of 2.7 million people. The..

Primary location: Brooklyn United States