Flatlands Library

Need to get a NYC ID, but have trouble securing an appointment? Appointments for the NYC ID card are released every Friday at 3 PM for the following week and fill up fast. If you need help making an appointment, our staff at thev Flatlands Library is ready and willing to help on Fridays from 3 PM-4 PM starting Friday August 2.

The Flatlands Library is located at 2065 Flatbush Avenue near Avenue P.

Call 718-253-4409 for more information.

The Flatlands Library will be hosting an English Conversation Group for people who wish to practice speaking English on Wednesdays from 10-12 starting on August 1.

The Flatlands Library is located at 2065 Flatbush Avenue near Avenue P.

Call 718-253-4409 for more information.

Come on in and sign up for summer reading kick off activities!

Come to the Flatlands Library, 2065 Flatbush Ave near Ave P, on Thursday June 6, for our Summer Reading Kickoff and enjoy the following programs.

2:00 PM A New York City Inspired storytime for children ages 0-5.
3:00 PM A Jewelry making Program for children ages 6-12.
4:00 PM Temporary Tattoo Giveaway.
5:00 PM Videos Games For Ages 10-17

Goodie bags and books will be given out from 2-5.

Come on by for a towering good time.

The Flatlands Library is presenting a Chair Zumba Class on Fridays from 12:15-12:45 PM starting on April 26.

Chair Zumba for Seniors is a 30 minute, seated, gentle aerobics/physical therapy class for seniors and other people with mobility issues taught by Zumba Instructor Evie Aronson - who has several years of experience teaching this format for blind students at Visions NYC, Red Door Community - (formerly Gilda's Club NYC), and the Brooklyn Public Library.

People can register to be emailed an invitation to the zoom room for the class by clicking the link below. No library card required.

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/flatlands-presents-chair-flatlands-library-20240426

People can also come in person, either to the Flatlands Library Large Community Room, 2065 Flatbush Ave Near Ave P or the Borough Park Library Basement Community Room 1265 43rd st.

A Chair Zumba program from last year has been uploaded to youtube so you can see what we will be doing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IambsaMgfLw

Chair Zumba for Seniors February 3, 2023 Evie Aronson's Chair Zumba for Seniors Class from February 3, 2023

AARP will be presenting a Workshop on Spotting Scams and Staying Safe at the Flatlands Library, 2065 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234. 718-253-4409 on Friday April 19, 2024, from 10:15-11:30 AM.

The library opens at 10 AM.

If you are interested, please register at the link below.

Spotting Scams & Staying Safe - New York City, NY 4/19/24, 10:15 AM ET Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine.

Apologies, this event has been cancelled.

Come to Flatlands and get ready for the Eclipse! We have chalk art and special viewing glasses for kids! First come first serve! Eclipse begins at 2:10 PM, peaks at 3:45 PM and ends at 4:36 PM.

Come to Flatlands and get ready for the Eclipse! We have chalk art and special viewing glasses for kids! First come first serve! Eclipse begins at 2:10 PM, peaks at 3:45 PM and ends at 4:36 PM.

The Flatlands Library will be having a Chair Zumba Class on Fridays from 12-12:45 starting February 2.

Participants can either come in person or register at the link below to receive a zoom invitation

Chair Zumba for Seniors is a 30 minute, seated, gentle aerobics/physical therapy class for seniors and other people with mobility issues taught by Zumba Instructor Evie Aronson - who has several years of experience teaching this format for blind students at Visions NYC, Red Door Community - (formerly Gilda's Club NYC), and the Brooklyn Public Library.

Register Here:

Flatlands Presents Chair Zumba For Seniors Attend Chair Zumba at home via zoom or in person! Register to receive the Zoom link or come to the Flatlands Library, 2065 Flatbush Avenue, to attend the virtual Chair Zumba program with your fellow community members. Chair Zumba for Seniors is a 30 minute, seated, gentle aerobics/physical therapy c...

Did you start a painting and not finish it? Come on down to the Flatlands library next wednesday January 17th at 4 to finish your art!

Due to the inclement weather the Flatlands Library will be closing early at 6:00 pm today January, 9th 2024

Come on down to the Flatlands Library next Friday December 29th at 2pm to watch the movie The Post

Come on down to the Flatlands library on Wednesday the 13th at 4 and play a round of bingo for a chance to win some fabulous prizes!

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Flatlands is thankful for all of our patrons!!!
Come in and grab a free book Monday 11/20 to Wednesday 11/22 while supplies last!!!

Are you working on a book this November? Come on down to the Flatlands Library at 5pm on November 16th and crush that word count. Snacks and warm beverages will be provided!

Due to the Flatlands Branch closure the book discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis has been tentatively rescheduled to Tuesday November 21st at 2 pm.

Due to building maintenance the Flatlands library will be closed all of next week Monday October 16th through Saturday October 21st. All of our programming will be cancelled or postponed. Please check the website for updates

Flatlands Library The former Prudential Savings Bank building on Flatbush Avenue was Flatlands Library's first home in 1949. The library remained there until 1955, when the current structure became the first library built in Brooklyn under the Beame plan. The 6,000 square-foot building is a focus site for Inclusive S...

Fall into a good book here at the Flatlands Library!

Due to the inclement weather, today's movie screening will be cancelled. Stay dry!

Please join us at the Flatlands library on Friday September 26th at 2pm for a showing of the film Roman Holiday!

Please come join us at Flatlands on Wednesday September 20th at 4 pm for a fun game of bingo. You can win fun fall themed prizes

Starting Wednesday August 9th Flatlands will be hosting Bingo games every other Wednesday! Please come and join us for a game!

Ahoy! Come join the pirate-y fun and check out the new One Piece Display at the Flatlands Library!

CELEBRATE JULY ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY!

Come by the Flatlands branch this weekend for a fun summer grab and go craft!

YOU THERE!! BRING ME PICTURES OF SPIDER-MAN!!

we're making a spider-man zine today during teens diy from 3:00-4:00pm. we love your spideysonas so bring those.

(this program is for teens ages 13-17.)

Anime club and Teens DIY are moving to 2 pm on Thursdays starting on July 6th! We are kicking off the new time with a few episodes of One Piece!