Bay Ridge Library

Bay Ridge Library The Bay Ridge Library is proud to serve patrons in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The spacious, two-story structure opened in 1960.

Built on its present site in 1896, the Bay Ridge Free Library, first organized in 1880 by the Bay Ridge Reading Club, became a BPL branch in 1901. In 2004 it underwent a $2.1 million renovation that included new lighting, furniture, shelving and 27 new public access computers.

Please join us on Tuesday, 9/15 at 6:00pm for a musical performance by the Master Hassan Hakmoun Ensemble!
09/11/2026

Please join us on Tuesday, 9/15 at 6:00pm for a musical performance by the Master Hassan Hakmoun Ensemble!

Join the Master Hassan Hakmoun Ensemble for a powerful, spiritual performance of traditional Gnawa music. Led by world-renowned master musician and composer Hassan Hakmoun, the ensemble presents hypnotic rhythms, soul-stirring vocal call-and-response, and authentic traditional instrumentation (such....

09/04/2026

Hi everyone, please note that there will be no Storytime program on Wednesday, 9/9. Thank you.

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Please note that all BPL locations will be closed from Saturday, September 5th, through Monday, September 7th. Thank you...
09/04/2026

Please note that all BPL locations will be closed from Saturday, September 5th, through Monday, September 7th. Thank you.

View planned library closings due to holidays and renovations. Check on Brooklyn Public Library branches opening or closing status, or view the Brooklyn Public Library planned holiday closures and other planned temporary closures. For branch hours or emergency closures, please check our branch map o...

There's still space in our free meditation class for adults on Tuesday at 6:30pm. Register at the link!
09/03/2026

There's still space in our free meditation class for adults on Tuesday at 6:30pm. Register at the link!

Join us next week (Friday, 8/28 at 12:00pm in the 2nd floor meeting room) for a fun end of summer program with Bubbles t...
08/21/2026

Join us next week (Friday, 8/28 at 12:00pm in the 2nd floor meeting room) for a fun end of summer program with Bubbles the Silly Entertainer!

Join us at the Bay Ridge Branch tor some high energy fun with Bubbles the Silly Entertainer! Children and grownups will dance, sing and laugh alongside Bubbles and her crazy adventures.

08/20/2026

Hi, please note that the Bay Ridge branch closed early today at 6:45pm due to flooding inside the building. Thank you.

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08/18/2026

Back-to-school season means notebooks, pencils, class schedules, and support when questions come up. With HelpNow, students can connect with live online tutors for FREE help with math, writing, and more, wherever they study. Visit bklynlib.org/HelpNow to get started.

Hi everyone, please note that the Adult Trivia program this evening (Tuesday, 8/18) at 6:00pm has been cancelled. Thank ...
08/18/2026

Hi everyone, please note that the Adult Trivia program this evening (Tuesday, 8/18) at 6:00pm has been cancelled. Thank you.

Come join us for Trivia Night at the Bay Ridge Library! Trivia will be held in the second floor meeting room from 6-7pm on Tuesday, August 18th.

08/15/2026
08/13/2026

Hi, please note that the vouchers for Shakespeare in the Park tickets being distributed by The Public Theater have sold out. Thanks!

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Address

7223 Ridge Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY
11209

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+17187485709

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