Center for Brooklyn History

Hours

Monday	10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday	10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday	10 am - 6 pm
Thursday	10 am - 6 pm
Friday	10 am - 6 pm
Saturday	10 am - 4 pm
Sunday	CLOSED

Address & Contact

128 Pierrepont Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201 Get Directions

Partially accessible

2345R

B25B26B38B41B52

718.222.4111

Managing Librarian

Amenities

Entrance: The accessible entrance is directly to the right of the main entrance at 128 Pierrepont Street. All levels of the building are accessible by elevator. Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are located on the lower level. There are no restrooms on the ground floor

To get a library card, apply here: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/card/

Center for Brooklyn History exterior photo

The Center for Brooklyn History (CBH) was formed in 2020 by uniting Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) and Brooklyn Public Library, combining materials collected over the past 157 years by BHS with BPL's Brooklyn Collection and becoming the most expansive catalogue of Brooklyn history in the world. CBH is housed at 128 Pierrepont Street, in the landmark building designed by George B. Post that was home to BHS, and the Long Island Historical Society before it, for nearly 140 years. While its home is on Pierrepont Street, CBH extends its collection and programming to reach every branch in BPL’s 60+ library system. CBH will democratize access to Brooklyn’s history and be dedicated to expanding and diversifying representation of the history of the borough by unifying resources and expertise, and broadening reach and impact.

After an extensive renovation, CBH is now fully open to the public! We look forward to welcoming you to dig into our combined collections, enjoy in-person programming and exhibitions, and visit our more publicly accessible building, with areas for reading and studying, and expanded hours of operation. Othmer Library hours vary from general CBH building hours. To view Othmer Library hours click here.

Private Event Rentals

Looking to host your next special event at the library? The Center for Brooklyn History is a perfect blend of a national historic landmark featuring timeless architectural details and state-of-the-art modern facilities to meet all your event needs. If you are interested in hosting a private rental event at the Center for Brooklyn History, please fill out the inquiry form or contact us at cbh@purslane.com or 718.701.8344. Learn more about our private event rentals, here.

The Shop at CBH

Looking for a unique, Brooklyn-inspired gift? Visit our retail shop, on location at 128 Pierrepont Street.

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