Cortelyou Library

Hours

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

Address & Contact

1305 Cortelyou Rd. at Argyle Rd.
Brooklyn, NY 11226 Get Directions

Fully accessible

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B68B103

718.693.7763

Managing Librarian

Amenities


Planning for Cortelyou Library began in 1969, but it was not until 1983, after years of patience and hard work by Flatbush residents, that construction was completed and the branch opened. In 2021, the Friends of Cortelyou Library raised over $40,000 to enhance the branch with a revised layout, new reading tables and chairs, new furniture in the children’s area and a teen area. This work happened alongside a New York State-funded project to replace the main room’s shelves, lighting and flooring. 

Cortelyou has a distinctive, welcoming entry, as well as a mural of bright blue triangles that wrap around the building. Cortelyou Library celebrates its community's creativity and professionalism by showcasing Pakistani music, Bengali fiction, Russian poetry and West Indian novels.

Friends of Cortelyou Library

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

 

Kids Create: MLK Craft

Tue, Jan 21 3:30pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Kids Create

Tue, Jan 21 3:30pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Resume & Career Help

Tue, Jan 21 5:30pm
Cortelyou Library

Free English Class (We Speak NYC)

Wed, Jan 22 11:00am
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Crochet & Knitting

Wed, Jan 22 2:00pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Teen Tech Time

Wed, Jan 22 4:00pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Toddler Time

Thu, Jan 23 10:30am
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Anime Club

Fri, Jan 24 4:00pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Nourish, Heal & Restore: Salt Baths…

Sat, Jan 25 1:00pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Borough President Antonio Reynoso:…

Mon, Jan 27 10:00am
Cortelyou Library

Kid's Movie

Mon, Jan 27 3:30pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Kids Create

Tue, Jan 28 3:30pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Free English Class (We Speak NYC)

Wed, Jan 29 11:00am
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Crochet & Knitting

Wed, Jan 29 2:00pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Homework Helper

Wed, Jan 29 3:00pm
Cortelyou Library

Teen Tech Time

Wed, Jan 29 4:00pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Toddler Time

Thu, Jan 30 10:30am
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Anime Club

Fri, Jan 31 4:00pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Nourish, Heal & Restore: Botanical…

Sat, Feb 1 1:00pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Kid's Movie

Mon, Feb 3 3:30pm
Cortelyou, Meeting Room


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