Walt Whitman Library

Open today from 1 pm - 8 pm.

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

93 Saint Edwards Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205 Get Directions

Fully accessible

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 [email protected] for more information.

Comics Club

Tue, Mar 19 3:00pm
Walt Whitman Library

Free English Class

Tue, Mar 19 5:00pm
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Story Play

Wed, Mar 20 10:30am
Walt Whitman Library

Ask A Tech (Walt Whitman)

Wed, Mar 20 11:00am
Walt Whitman Library

Homework Help and Games!

Wed, Mar 20 4:00pm
Walt Whitman Library

Chess Workshop with William Del Castillo

Wed, Mar 20 5:15pm
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Clothes Mending 101: How To Save and…

Thu, Mar 21 10:30am
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Library Lab

Thu, Mar 21 3:00pm
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Shape Up NYC: Yoga

Thu, Mar 21 6:00pm
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Email Basics

Fri, Mar 22 11:00am
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Free English Class

Fri, Mar 22 1:00pm
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Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Mon, Mar 25 3:30pm
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Free English Class

Tue, Mar 26 5:00pm
Walt Whitman Library

Illustration of a woman reading a book to a cat while mixing a bowl of food
Story Play

Wed, Mar 27 10:30am
Walt Whitman Library

Ask A Tech (Walt Whitman)

Wed, Mar 27 11:00am
Walt Whitman Library

Homework Help and Games!

Wed, Mar 27 4:00pm
Walt Whitman Library

Chess Workshop with William Del Castillo

Wed, Mar 27 5:15pm
Walt Whitman Library

Clothes Mending Circle: Save and…

Thu, Mar 28 10:30am
Walt Whitman Library

Shape Up NYC: Yoga

Thu, Mar 28 6:00pm
Walt Whitman Library

Email Basics

Fri, Mar 29 11:00am
Walt Whitman Library