DeKalb Library

DeKalb Library The DeKalb Library serves the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Located on bustling Bushwick Avenue in the neighborhood of the same name, DeKalb Library originally opened its doors on February 11, 1905. One of Brooklyn’s most beautiful Carnegie branches, the building was designed by the Brooklyn architect William Tubby in the Classical Revival style. Many of the original features in this three-bay brick and limestone building remain today, including its spacious, high-ceilinged reading rooms.

Come see what's growing during garden hours, Wednesdays 2-4pm and Fridays 11am-12pm (weather permitting)!
06/09/2026

Come see what's growing during garden hours, Wednesdays 2-4pm and Fridays 11am-12pm (weather permitting)!

Come visit our new "little collection" and let us know if you'd like to display your own!
06/05/2026

Come visit our new "little collection" and let us know if you'd like to display your own!

Our amazing garden volunteers planted a new witch hazel (donated by our friends at New York Restoration Project) in the ...
05/18/2026

Our amazing garden volunteers planted a new witch hazel (donated by our friends at New York Restoration Project) in the garden today! Come visit during garden hours every Wednesday from 2-4pm.

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day and get a copy of Great Immigrants, Great Americans, published and donated by the Car...
05/02/2026

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day and get a copy of Great Immigrants, Great Americans, published and donated by the Carnegie Corporation, while supplies last!

The Great Immigrants Great Americans Comic Series features first-person stories of naturalized U.S. citizens. Participating immigrants include Peabody Award-winning comedian Mo Amer, groundbreaking musician David Byrne, whistleblowing pediatrician Mona Hanna, Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Katalin Karikó, and legendary DC illustrator and chief creative officer Jim Lee.

04/17/2026

Come vote at the library through tomorrow!

Did you hear that we're now a pickup branch for the Board Game Library? Place a game on hold or ask to check out one fro...
04/09/2026

Did you hear that we're now a pickup branch for the Board Game Library? Place a game on hold or ask to check out one from our display! bklynlibrary.org/board-game-library

Address

790 Bushwick Avenue
New York, NY
11221

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 1pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(718) 455-3898

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