Park Slope Library To Close For Months-Long Renovations

PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN — Park Slopers will need to head to another library for a few months as a renovation project kicks off at their local branch next week, the library announced.

The Park Slope Library on Sixth Avenue — which has only been open for grab-and-go service since the coronavirus pandemic — will close completely starting Saturday so its floors can be replaced, according to the notice.

The construction project is expected to last until July.

"During the temporary closure, the floors on the entire first floor will be replaced, improving the safety and accessibility of the branch," the notice reads.

The renovations come a number of Brooklyn Public Libraries get ready to reopen to in-person services for the first time since the coronavirus crisis.

Park Slope was not among those slated to switch from to-go services, but officials expect the branch to join the expanded services by the time it reopens in July, according to the notice.

The Central Library, where Park Slope pick-ups will be transferred after May 14, is among the branches opening for limited in-person services next week. Any holds that become available after May 14 can be picked up at the Central Library.

Patrons can also follow these instructions to cancel or move your holds to a different BPL location.

They suggest using the Central Library or Pacific Library branch, found on Fourth Avenue, during the construction.

Park Slope's library most recently closed for repairs in 2017, though only for a week. Their last major renovation was in 2012.