Walt Whitman Library

Walt Whitman Library is closed for renovations. 

Check the locations map to find nearby open branches and check out upcoming events planned by Walt Whitman Library staff in the community.


Hours

Closed

Address & Contact

93 Saint Edwards Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205 Get Directions

Not accessible

45ABFQR

B54B62

718.935.0244

Managing Librarian
Alex Mouyios

Amenities


The predecessor to Walt Whitman Library opened in a storefront on Nassau and Bridge streets in 1900. Eight years later, a beautiful new library, funded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and built in the Classical Revival style, opened on St. Edwards Street in Fort Greene. Today, Walt Whitman Library serves the residents of numerous public housing complexes, including the Raymond Ingersoll Houses and the Walt Whitman Houses.

In addition to the Navy Yard, Walt Whitman staff and patrons are within walking distance of cultural venues like the Brooklyn Academy of Music and Barclay’s Center. 

Walt Whitman Library is a popular destination for young people, many of whom come to the library to do homework or simply blow off steam playing games. Story time sessions for youngsters are always well-attended.

Friends of Walt Whitman Library

Walt Whitman Library is in the process of forming a Friends Group! Friends of Walt Whitman Library will be a group of organized volunteers who help our neighborhood library through advocacy, fundraising and promotion. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of Walt Whitman Library, ask a staff member for details or email friends@bklynlibrary.org for more information.

Walt Whitman Bookmobile @ Whitman Houses

Wed, Jul 9 11:00am
Whitman Houses

NBA 2k25 Gaming Tournament

Wed, Jul 9 3:30pm
Whitman Resident Association

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Jul 10 11:00am
Bottom of the monument stairs at Fort Greene Park

NBA 2k25 Gaming Tournament

Wed, Jul 16 3:30pm
Whitman Resident Association

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Jul 17 3:00pm
Bottom of the monument stairs at Fort Greene Park

Family Storytime at Whitman Houses

Sat, Jul 19 11:00am
Whitman Residents Association

Walt Whitman Bookmobile @ Whitman Houses

Wed, Jul 23 3:00pm
Whitman Houses

Lavender Blues at Storytime in Fort…

Thu, Jul 24 11:00am
Bottom of the monument stairs at Fort Greene Park

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Jul 31 11:00am
Bottom of the monument stairs at Fort Greene Park

Walt Whitman Bookmobile @ Whitman Houses

Wed, Aug 6 11:00am
Whitman Houses

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Aug 7 11:00am
Bottom of the monument stairs at Fort Greene Park

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Aug 14 11:00am
Bottom of the monument stairs at Fort Greene Park

Walt Whitman Bookmobile @ Whitman Houses

Wed, Aug 20 11:00am
Whitman Houses

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Aug 21 11:00am
Bottom of the monument stairs at Fort Greene Park

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Aug 28 11:00am
Bottom of the monument stairs at Fort Greene Park