Library Open by Appointment
Beginning Monday November 9th
Call 860-774-0649 to schedule an appointment to visit the library. Computer use is restricted to one station due to social distancing requirements. One patron or one family per appointment. Appointment times allow for sanitizing before the next appointment. Patrons must wear masks at all times and apply hand sanitizer upon entering.
We look forward to serving you again!
Books on CD
Since the library remains accessible to patrons via curbside pickup services only, we want to make our audio book catalog available for pickup. Please refer to the list below.
Recipes Needed!
Help us create a Community Cookbook! Brooklyn Parks and Recreation is looking for your favorite family recipes. See flyer for more details!
Curbside Book Pickup
Call 860-774-0649 or email during normal library hours to order books or DVDs for pickup. Limit 4 books. Orders need to include the patron’s library card number.
Phone upon arrival in our parking lot. One person from vehicle to show their library card to staff member through entrance door’s glass. Your bag of books will be handed to you.
View our Catalog Online
Use your library card number (barcode) to logon in the upper right corner
Use the password USERPASS the first time you logon. You will be prompted to set your own password for future use.
DVDs to Borrow
Since the library remains accessible to patrons via curbside pickup services only, we want to make our swap DVDs available to our patrons for pick up as well. DVDs are not listed in the online catalog, please refer to the list below if you'd like to add a movie to your pickup order!
Information, Literacy & Community
The Brooklyn Town Library offers the residents of Brooklyn the means to continue to learn throughout their lives, helping patrons find, use and evaluate information in a variety of formats while continuing to be an important part of community life in Brooklyn.
Search Ct. Libraries for materials on the Findit Ct. State library data base
Instant Flix
Choose from over 7,000 high quality-shorts, features, documentaries, classic tv shows including comedies, horror, dramas and web series from 85 countries including films from major festivals such as Sundance, Cannes and Tribeca. Patrons of Brooklyn Town Library can enjoy unlimited access by using their library card barcode.
Comicsplus
Thousands of digital comic books are available with a click of your mouse or a tap of your finger with Comics Plus: Library Edition.
All you need is your library card and a web browser to get started. You can even download the Comics Plus: Library Edition app for iPhone and iPad to take your borrowed comics on the go!
RBdigital Audiobooks & eBooks
Register for an account today! Visit the Help Section of the menu bar, there are video tutorials for the Media Manager and for Setting Up An Account as well as support available via email, FAQs, player tutorial and devices. Titles are checked out for 14 days with a maximum number of 10 checkouts. You may renew the title for 7 days. You may also create holds for up to 3 titles. Click here for a step by step tutorial on how to view all 3 formats in same app. This requires having a dual profile. https://www.keepandshare.com/doc/8207503/ly1730-rbdigital-dual-profile-user-guide-pdf-921k?da=y
Transparent Language Online
Transparent Language Online features a scientifically
proven methodology, the widest variety of high-quality learning material, and seamless integration of real life language used by native speakers, all packaged together in an easy-to-use interface. this is simply the most complete language-learning solution available anywhere. With 100+ languages to choose from, there is something for every language learner.
Enhanced Capabilities: Optimized for touchscreen use on android tablets and iPads. Works on virtually any internet-connect device or computer. Mobile apps are available for language learning on the go.
ArtistWorks
Unlimited access to beginning to advanced lessons for instruments, voice and physical art
RBdigital Magazines
RBdigital Magazines presents 60+ magazine titles whose content may be accessed by all Town Library patrons. You may download it to your local computer or device and save the whole magazine if you want, or select individual articles or recipes to save.
Click here for a step by step tutorial on how to view all 3 formats in same app. This requires having a dual profile. https://www.keepandshare.com/doc/8207503/ly1730-rbdigital-dual-profile-user-guide-pdf-921k?da=y
Bibliomation eBooks
Thousands of Audiobooks and eBooks available for download, powered by OverDrive. Download the Overdrive app or use your browser to find books, audio books, and periodicals to read, listen, or stream in your browser or download via the Overdrive App to take with you on the go!