BROOKLYN DREAMS: State-Of-The-Art Library Opens In Cadman Plaza

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS (BROOKLYN) NYC: A project has been eight years in the making.

It's a new chapter for readers in Brooklyn Heights as officials unveiled their new state-of-the-art library in Cadman Plaza.

It has more than 26,000 square feet of space, making it the second largest in Brooklyn behind Central Library.

The library is trying to meet the needs of a 21st century visitor to the library, so a lot of spaces are tech friendly, featuring tables with outlets and charging stations, as well as a laptop locker where visitors can check out a computer to use.

The space also includes a kids' section downstairs, where artwork, colorful seating, and stroller parking can be found.

And the library has more public space than any other branch in Brooklyn, including an amphitheater space, a stage, a community meeting space, and even a lactation room.

The book haven was constructed with the proceeds from a $52 million deal with Hudson Companies.

A portion went to this branch. The rest was used to build or overhaul nine additional libraries across Brooklyn.

The hudson Companies were allowed to build a mixed-use project, and this library is now owned by the city.

Part of the deal also included the creation of 114 units of affordable housing within Community Board 2.