DeKalb Library

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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.

In the fight for Librarians are the Heroes, not the Villains. And sometimes our books match our shirts!
10/07/2026

In the fight for Librarians are the Heroes, not the Villains. And sometimes our books match our shirts!

We are happy to have Joe from We Speak NYC here celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
10/06/2026

We are happy to have Joe from We Speak NYC here celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

We are running low on JAY-Z library cards, come grab yours on this beautiful Saturday!
09/19/2026

We are running low on JAY-Z library cards, come grab yours on this beautiful Saturday!

Celebrating 30 years of Reasonable Doubt and 25 years of The Blueprint.

Dekalb Library is pleased to welcome author Isabel Klee to discuss Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About on Satu...
09/15/2026

Dekalb Library is pleased to welcome author Isabel Klee to discuss Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About on Saturday, October 10, at 1pm! Register here:

Dekalb Library is pleased to welcome author Isabel Klee to discuss Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About.

Early readers - come check out our new collection of decodable books, just in time for the new school year!
09/03/2026

Early readers - come check out our new collection of decodable books, just in time for the new school year!

From now until September 8 (or while supplies last), grab a brochure at the library, design a poster, and bring your com...
08/14/2026

From now until September 8 (or while supplies last), grab a brochure at the library, design a poster, and bring your completed brochure to the Whitney Museum for free admission. Book at whitney.org/tickets with code POSTER2026 until Wednesday, September 9 - all ages!

We are thrilled to announce that DeKalb Library is starting a Friends group! Have ideas on how to make the branch a bett...
07/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce that DeKalb Library is starting a Friends group! Have ideas on how to make the branch a better place? Want to support the branch through advocacy and fundraising? Please join us on Thursday, July 30 at 6-7pm as the Friends of the DeKalb Library host their first monthly meeting.

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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)!

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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