Borough Park Library Set to Undergo Major Renovation

By Y.M. Lowy

The Borough Park Library on 43rd Street is closed as the building prepares for a major renovation.

The library, located at 1265 43rd Street in Boro Park, is set to undergo a full upgrade to modernize the nearly 70 year old building and improve the space for the community. The project will update all three floors with new layouts and modern systems.

Plans include new mechanical and electrical systems, upgraded safety features, ADA compliant restrooms on every level, and a renovated elevator. The building will also get a redesigned front façade, a new roof, and improved lighting.

Inside, the renovation will create clearly defined areas for children, teens, and adults. The children’s section will include enclosed toddler and program spaces, an arts and crafts room, and stroller parking. Teen and adult areas will also be redesigned with reading spaces and computer access.

The basement community room will be upgraded, and additional meeting rooms will be added. Outside, the library will gain a landscaped reading garden with seating, giving residents a new outdoor space to read, relax, and attend small programs.

For meanwhile, the library announced that a bookmobile will be provided outside this location every tuesday, as well the reopening of the library pn 59thst and 23rd ave and advised also visiting the other area libraires at 160 East 5th, 4207-18th Ave and 1305 Corteylou Rd