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  1. About Central Library. Central Library first opened its doors to the public on February 1, 1941. With its breathtaking façade, sweeping grand lobby and vast contemporary and historical collections, it has been a Brooklyn icon since its opening.

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  2. The Central Library, originally the Ingersoll Memorial Library, is the main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library in Brooklyn, New York City. Located on Grand Army Plaza, at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Eastern Parkway, it contains over 1.7 million materials in its collection and has a million annual visitors.

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  4. With its breathtaking façade, sweeping grand lobby and vast contemporary and historical collections, Central Library is a Brooklyn icon. The building’s history dates to 1889, when the Brooklyn Park Commission was authorized to select a location for the library.

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  6. May 6, 2021 · PUBLISHED 7:00 AM ET May 06, 2021. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — When the Brooklyn Public Library begins welcoming visitors inside its Central Library on May 10, they may find it looks very different,...

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