Brooklyn Public Library - Cortelyou Branch | Brooklyn, NY

Easily found parking. Staff was helpful, books organized. Bathrooms well maintained

Posted on: May 27, 2026

I came short time for a meeting, but it look great, I have never used as a library so I am no sure how that work here, I will check that soon.

Posted on: April 01, 2026

The older lady at the front desk is incredibly unpleasant. Yesterday, she barely looked up from her computer the whole time I’m trying to talk to her. I tried renewing my library card and since I didn’t have an ID she just kept repeating I couldn’t do it, even though I brought my passport. Ended up doing it with another branch no problem. Then today, unfortunately she’s the only one sitting there again. She waits until she was done talking with her friend about what they bought at Whole Foods before acknowledging me. I asked my question, she was rude and dismissive, no explanation given, just went right back to her conversation.

Posted on: April 23, 2025

In my neighborhood always clean and staff does A great job

Posted on: May 22, 2026

There’s multiple playgrounds next door but all the nannies come here with the kids. It’s literallly OVERRUN by sitters/Nannie’s hanging out! This is not a coffee shop. They’re so LOUD. No such thing as inside voices, the toddlers/babies are screaming/crying, and strollers are constantly blocking the shelves. No one does anything about it either! I’d rather walk to the Kensington or midwood branch. Not worth coming ANYTIME before 6

Posted on: April 08, 2025