DeKalb Library

DeKalb Library

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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.

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.

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!

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

03/21/2026

Happy Spring from the DeKalb Library!
New bulletin board art by our talented Children's Librarian, Miss Nora!

02/24/2026

Update: thanks to the hard work of our custodial team, we have a beautifully clear, shoveled front door. Come on in and say hi!

Thank you, Rohan and Randy!

02/24/2026

The DeKalb library branch is open! We're still working on clearing all the snow from this and other neighborhood branches.
Be careful out there.

Kids' Art Skillshare: Cartoon & Anime Character Drawing Workshop with Trinity | Brooklyn Public Library 02/11/2026

Get ready, young artists, for an epic journey into the world of anime and character design! Wednesday, March 11, at 4pm, Join Trinity, the Brooklyn Public Library - DeKalb branch’s official teen artist, for a super fun and interactive workshop where you'll learn to bring your favorite characters to life on paper.

Kids' Art Skillshare: Cartoon & Anime Character Drawing Workshop with Trinity | Brooklyn Public Library Get ready, young artists, for an epic journey into the world of anime and character design!Join Trinity, the Brooklyn Public Library - DeKalb branch’s official teen artist, for a super fun and interactive workshop where you'll learn to bring your favorite characters to life on paper.We'll practice...

Search Brooklyn Public Library 02/07/2026

Watching the Olympics? If you want to read books about sports, Dewey Decimal 796 in nonfiction is the section to browse.

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Talk Like A Pro! Youth Audio Workshop with Tiffany "The Talk of the Town" | Brooklyn Public Library 02/04/2026

Attention future broadcasters and podcasters!
Are you between the ages of 7 and 17 and want to make your voice heard?
Join industry professional, Tiffany "The Talk of the Town" in our Dekalb On-Air studio, for a super fun and interactive workshop where we'll explore the magic of our voices!

Talk Like A Pro! Youth Audio Workshop with Tiffany "The Talk of the Town" | Brooklyn Public Library Attention future broadcasters and podcasters!Are you between the ages of 7 and 17 and want to make your voice heard?Join industry professional, Tiffany "The Talk of the Town" in our Dekalb On-Air studio, for a super fun and interactive workshop where we'll explore the magic of our voices!Imagine pra...

01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather, all BPL locations will be closed Sunday and Monday, January 25 and 26.
Hope all are safe and warm and curled up with good books!

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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