Gerritsen Beach Library

Please note: Gerritsen Beach Library is closed for building maintenance. The branch is expected to reopen in Spring 2026

BPL’s Bookmobile will park the below dates in front of the Gerritsen Beach Library. 

Here are the dates: 

March 31st 11:00-4:00pm

April 14th 11:00-4:00pm

April 28th 11:00-4:00pm

 

Interim Service During Construction

Staff at Gerritsen Beach Library are hosting programs around our community during construction. 
Find out about library programs

In addition to the weekly programs, library patrons can also: 


Hours

Closed

Address & Contact

2808 Gerritsen Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11229 Get Directions

Not accessible

BQ

B31

718.368.1435

Managing Librarian
Zahid Shah

Amenities


Gerritsen Beach Library moved to its 10,000-square-foot facility in 1997. Designed to reflect the character of its waterfront home, the branch features an arched entryway, a clock tower and a two-story picture window overlooking the Shell Bank Channel. Residents today continue to participate in the library's many programs and activities, particularly quilting, a favorite of patrons. Gerritsen Beach Library's two large gardens are tended by the same active community groups that have supported this branch for the past 65 years.

Friends of Gerritsen Beach Library

Friends of Gerritsen Beach 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 Gerritsen Beach Library, ask a staff member for details or email friends@bklynlibrary.org for more information.

Virtual Writing Group

Tue, Mar 25 4:00pm
Virtual

BINGO at the Carmine Carro Community…

Thu, Mar 27 2:30pm
Carmine Carro Community Center

Getting Crafty @ The Gather Inn Again

Thu, Mar 27 4:30pm
The Gather Inn Again

Books and Brews: By Any Other Name

Thu, Mar 27 6:30pm
Gerritsen Beach Library

Ping Pong Game

Fri, Mar 28 2:00pm
Carmine Carro Community Center

Bookmobile @ Gerritsen Library

Mon, Mar 31 11:00am
Gerritsen Beach Library

Gerritsen Beach Talks Books: Mr.…

Mon, Mar 31 2:00pm
Carmine Carro Community Center

Virtual Writing Group

Tue, Apr 1 4:00pm
Virtual

BINGO at the Carmine Carro Community…

Thu, Apr 3 2:30pm
Carmine Carro Community Center

Ping Pong Game

Fri, Apr 4 2:00pm
Carmine Carro Community Center

Virtual Writing Group

Tue, Apr 8 4:00pm
Virtual

Ping Pong Game

Fri, Apr 11 2:00pm
Carmine Carro Community Center

Bookmobile @ Gerritsen Library

Mon, Apr 14 11:00am
Gerritsen Beach Library

Sustainable Sewing with Ellen Lumpkin…

Mon, Apr 14 3:30pm
Carmine Carro Community Center

Virtual Writing Group

Tue, Apr 15 4:00pm
Virtual

Outdoor Story Time

Wed, Apr 16 11:00am
Gerritsen Beach Library

Easter Egg Decorating!

Wed, Apr 16 4:30pm
The Gather Inn Again

Ping Pong Game

Fri, Apr 18 2:00pm
Carmine Carro Community Center

Virtual Writing Group

Tue, Apr 22 4:00pm
Virtual

Getting Crafty @ The Gather Inn Again

Thu, Apr 24 4:30pm
The Gather Inn Again


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