Branch History
The Eastern Parkway Branch Library, designed by Raymond Almirall and built with funds donated by Andrew Carnegie, opened on July 7, 1914 in a neighborhood of two and four story apartment buildings. This medium-sized library (12,250 square feet) was designed with a classical limestone facade with large arched windows and entrance portal.
Located in an elegant, densely populated residential area of Brooklyn, the branch became one of the most heavily used in the system. For many years it vied for the lead in total circulation with the Flatbush branch. Beginning in the 1950's, African-American and West Indian homeowners homeowners joined a population that had been primarily Jewish.
The branch's Kid's Connection continues to successfully provide programs for children aged 9- 13. Children aged 5-12 form the largest age-group served by the branch, though there has been a recent increase in adult use of the branch. The Eastern Parkway Branch also continues to provide public information seminars, lectures and performances for the surrounding community.
Famous Facts
The world headquarters of the Lubavitch Movement is located in Crown Heights at 770 Eastern Parkway. The annual West Indian Carnival and parade brings millions of people to enjoy the festivities on Labor Day.
Upcoming Events
Kids/Teen Game On!
Play board, card and tabletop games with us at Ulmer Park Library. Designed for tweens and teens.
Games are available daily ask at the customer service desk. Challenge a friend or a parent in friendly competition with our variety of board and card games.
Kids Create!
Join us after school at the Homecrest Library for some arts and crafts! All supplies will be provided.
For kids ages 5-12; younger children may participate with the help of a caregiver.
Book Adventures
Have an adventure inspired by a book at DeKalb Library. Designed for ages 6-12.
Game On
Play board, card and tabletop games with us at New Utrecht Library. Designed for ages 6-12 years.
Kids Explore - Summer of Slime!
Come explore the amazing world of Slime! We'll make 3 different kinds of ooey, gooey, super-sticky Slime during the month of July. Week 3: Clear Slime! For ages 6-12.
Teen Time
Come to the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Kings Highway Library to hang out! We will be crafting with the YA Librarian, having fun, and eating snacks!
Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series
Join us for Ready Set Kindergarten on Zoom! This is a virtual version of our popular school readiness program, led by educators, and designed to help children ages 3-5 get ready to read, and ready for school. Learn about every day early literacy practices you can do right now to enhance your…
After School Movie: Air Bud: World Pup (2000)
After School Movie at Brooklyn Heights Library!
For kids ages 5 and up.
This week's movie: "Air Bud: World Pup" (2000). G.
Run time: 1 hour and 23 minutes
*no registration required; attendance limited by room capacity
Kids Create
Come make something with us atArlington Library. Designed for ages 6-12.
Staff notes: Any art or craft program for ages 6-12. Add the activity, if you know it, after a colon.
Example: Kids Create: Origami; Kids Create: Collage
Art Lessons with Alicia Degener
Kids take art lessons from Alicia Degener. Kids
The program is generously supported by a grant from NYS Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny, Assembly District 46.
