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496 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238
A full-service public library that offers books, computers, and programs for all ages. The library has an adult learning center on the second floor where adults can improve their reading and writing skills for school or work. They offer fitness classes, gaming programs, and early reading activities for children. The library has meeting rooms, laptops you can borrow, and is fully wheelchair accessible. Staff can help with computers, resumes, and other needs.
Who can use this
Open to all community members
Cost
Free
496 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238
Monday: 10am-6pm, Tuesday: 1pm-8pm, Wednesday: 10am-6pm, Thursday: 10am-8pm, Friday: 10am-6pm, Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Bay Ridge Library offers books, computers, and many programs for all ages. You can borrow books, use computers, attend storytime for kids, take English classes, get homework help, and join activities like chess and dance. The library serves people who speak Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, and Korean. They also offer meeting rooms, printing services, and notary services by appointment. The library is fully accessible and has been serving the Bay Ridge neighborhood since 1960.
A public library in Brooklyn that offers books, computers, meeting rooms, and programs for all ages. The library has story times for babies and toddlers, craft circles, book clubs, tech help, English conversation groups, and teen activities. You can borrow books, use computers, attend free programs, and reserve meeting rooms. The library serves everyone but especially helps the DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, and Farragut neighborhoods. It has beautiful views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan.
Free adult education programs to help you learn to read, write, and get your high school diploma. Classes include basic reading and writing, high school prep, citizenship classes, and computer skills. Professional teachers help adults 17 and older who need to improve their basic skills. Classes happen mornings, afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. They also have a special full-time program for young adults ages 17-24 to get ready for work.
Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love.
Rainer Maria Rilke