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Laptop Loan
For more information about laptops for use in the library, visit our laptop loan page.
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Return library materials
Return your BPL library materials during open hours.
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After-hours Returns
Return your BPL materials in our exterior book drop when the branch is closed.
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Extended Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi signal that can reach up to 300 feet outside the library, available 24/7; learn more about Bklyn Reach.
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Outdoor Services
Offering outdoor seating, browsing, programs and more—weather permitting. Learn more about BPL Outdoors.
- Cooling Center
Located two blocks from the childhood home of Jackie Robinson and within walking distance of the world’s first solar-powered home, Rugby Library is a beloved civic institution in East Flatbush. When Rugby opened in 1957, its interior was perhaps the most colorful of any library in New York, with modern furniture in bright reds, yellows and blues. The branch still catches the eye of visitors, including those who attend Story Time and Ready Math, two of its most popular programs.
Staff Picks
- AAPI Heritage Month Booklist
- BKLYN YA Books for AANHPI Heritage Month
- BKLYN Mental Health Awareness Month
- BKLYN Teen Mental Health Awareness
- BKLYN Inside Gardens
Anxiety...I'm so done with you : a teen's guide to ditching toxic stress and hardwiring your brain for happinessJodi Aman
Bring the outside in : the essential guide to cacti, succulents, planters and terrariumsValerie Bradley
Herb gardening from the ground up : everything you need to know about growing your favorite herbsSal Gilbertie
The ultimate book of herbs & herb gardening : a complete practical guide to growing herbs successfully with a comprehensive, botanical A-Z directory of herbsJessica Houdret