Brooklyn Public Library is an independent, nonprofit organization and one of the largest public library systems in the United States. Founded in 1896, it serves the 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn, New York, operating as one of the city's most significant democratic institutions. The system provides free access to knowledge, resources, and thousands of daily programs to support its community.
The institution's mission centers on inspiring lifelong learning, advancing knowledge, and strengthening communities through equitable access to information and educational opportunities. It maintains more than 600,000 active cardholders and ranks among the fifth or sixth largest public library systems in the nation.
