Ryder Library

Ryder Library Ryder Library (BPL) has served the Bensonhurst and Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn since 1970.

Ryder Library is open for public service as of December 16th, 2025!

02/22/2026

Please note that all BPL locations will also be closed Monday, 2/23 due to the blizzard.

02/21/2026

All Brooklyn Public Library locations will be closed tomorrow due to inclement weather. Please check back for information about our Monday service hours.

01/25/2026

All Brooklyn Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, 1/26 due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please note that Ryder branch is closed on Sunday, 1/25 due to inclement weather.
01/24/2026

Please note that Ryder branch is closed on Sunday, 1/25 due to inclement weather.

All BPL locations will be closed Sunday, January 25th and Monday and January 26th. For more information please go to bklynlibrary.org..

Feed your returns to Cookie Monster!
01/16/2026

Feed your returns to Cookie Monster!

Check out what we’ve got going on this month!
01/05/2026

Check out what we’ve got going on this month!

12/17/2025

Ryder Library is officially open for public service! Our hours are:

M: 10 - 6
T: 1 - 8
W: 10 - 6
Th: 10 - 8
F: 10 - 6
Sat: 10 - 5

We'll be open for Sunday service starting on 1/4/26.

Drop by and check out our new space and pick up a calendar of events! Coming up we have Toddler Time on Friday at 11 AM and holiday card-making on Monday at 3 PM.

We’re outside the branch with the Bookmobile today! Come say hello!
11/24/2025

We’re outside the branch with the Bookmobile today! Come say hello!

Join us for some light refreshments, speeches, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, 12/16! Following th...
11/21/2025

Join us for some light refreshments, speeches, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, 12/16! Following the ceremony, we'll officially open for public service at 1 PM 🥳

Ryder Library will reopen on December 16, 2025! We’re thrilled to welcome patrons back to a fully renovated branch featu...
11/19/2025

Ryder Library will reopen on December 16, 2025! We’re thrilled to welcome patrons back to a fully renovated branch featuring a new roof, new heating and cooling systems, and a completely refreshed interior with new shelves, floors, ceilings, lighting, furniture, and technology—plus a dedicated children’s area and a brand-new teen space. You can now send your holds to Ryder for pickup once the branch reopens (updated 11/14/2025).

RSVP to our opening day ceremony here:

Welcome back to Ryder Library! On Tuesday, December 16, we'll celebrate the newly renovated Ryder Library with entertainment, refreshments and a ribbon cutting! Doors will open at noon. After a brief program, Ryder Library will reopen for public service.Ryder Library Ribbon CuttingTuesday, December....

We’re out with the Bookmobile today! Come say hello @ Ave L and East 4th by the Friends Field Schoolhouse.
11/07/2025

We’re out with the Bookmobile today! Come say hello @ Ave L and East 4th by the Friends Field Schoolhouse.

Drop by Friends Field until 5 PM to get balloon art and face paint, courtesy of Bubbles the Silly Entertainer! We also h...
08/14/2025

Drop by Friends Field until 5 PM to get balloon art and face paint, courtesy of Bubbles the Silly Entertainer! We also have free giveaway books in English and Spanish!

Address

5902 23rd Avenue
New York, NY
11204

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(718) 331-2962

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