Central Library

Central Library first opened its doors to the public on February 1, 1941, which makes this year its 75th birthday. With its breathtaking façade, sweeping grand lobby and vast contemporary and historical collections, it has been a Brooklyn icon since its opening. The library was designated a New York City Landmark in 1997 and joined the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. Central Library is Brooklyn’s home library, and one of New York City’s foremost cultural, civic and educational institutions. In 2015, it received over 1.3 million visits, and items from its collections circulated over 1.7 million times.