by Emma Davey 
The Leonard Street branch of the Brooklyn Public Library (81 Devoe Street) will temporarily close at the end of 2022.
Renovations include the installation of a new HVAC system, and the beautiful, historical ceiling is getting a long-awaited restoration. Previously, the ceiling held a laylight (sort of like a decorative skylight) situated at the center. There’s no official end date, but the process is expected to last for at least two years.
Last year, the…
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