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Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library

by Brooklyn Public Library

58 ratings
41 reviews
📚 Education
🔍 Reference

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This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

Released
March 12, 2018
Updated
September 24, 2024

Features

Developer

Brooklyn Public Library
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About

Access library services remotely. Search the catalog, place holds, manage your account, and discover events. Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks, and utilize digital resources anytime, anywhere.

✓Search library catalog
✓Place holds on items
✓Renew borrowed materials
✓Pay fines
✓Discover events and programs
✓Browse eBooks and eAudiobooks
✓Use digital library card
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What users say about Brooklyn Public Library

Reviews of Brooklyn Public Library are mostly negative: the Education app is rated 3.5/5 from 58 App Store ratings. What users like most: user-friendly layout, mobile checkout is a game changer. Top complaints: app feels unfinished, outdated and counter-intuitive interface. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍User-friendly layout
  • 🚀Mobile checkout is a game changer
  • 💡Digital library card feature is excellent
  • 👍Ability to manage holds and renew items
  • 💡Search and place holds on the go
  • 💡Access call numbers on phone
  • 👍Works well for renewing items
  • 👍Seamless app for managing account

Negative things

  • 🐛App feels unfinished
  • 🐛Outdated and counter-intuitive interface
  • 🐛Does not fit screen properly
  • 🐛Larger text not well supported
  • 🐛Advanced search shows ebooks for books
  • 🐛Login issues with password/PIN field
  • 🐛Some branches missing
  • 🐛Catalog search not working properly
  • 🐛App is rudimentary compared to website
  • 🐛Useless search function
  • 🐛Missing full collection
  • 🐛Does not reflect actual catalog
  • 🐛Ugly interface
  • 🐛Cannot see ebooks with other checked out material
  • 🐛Search function lacks options (new releases, genre)
  • 🐛App is worse than previous version
  • 🐛Cannot log in due to no password setup
  • 🐛Cannot renew books, checkouts don't load
  • 🐛Cannot place holds
  • 🐛Login screen issue with keyboard
  • 🐛Deleted account
  • 🐛Broken app, cannot take out hold
  • 🐛Request item button disabled
  • 🐛HTTP error when checking holds
  • 🐛Digital loan expiring error
  • 🐛Profile book lists/bookshelf not accessible
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What's New in Brooklyn Public Library

1.0.19

September 24, 2024

- Updates for managing holds

User reviews

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Not functional

Continually getting an “HTTP error” when checking my holds.
Ppeachtree43

Needs work, but works great for what it is!

One thing lately I’m noticing is that the advanced search still shows ebooks even if I select “books” in the drop-down.

Also I wish the app had a way of changing your home library (so that when you reserve books it defaults to selecting your closest library). As it stands currently, you have to go on the website on a computer and log into your account to change your home library.
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Ttexjer

Broken app

The app will not allow me to take out a hold because the text is too large
CChrisW2000

Request item button no longer works

iOS 16 seems to have disabled the already fiddly request item button.
Eemnicname

Larger text is not well supported.

I find after I search for a book I’m not able to check it out. Because I ‘m using larger text on my phone it over fills the screen and the button to check out is at the bottom of the screen and does not respond to being pressed. I checked this out by reducing my text size and that fixed the problem. Otherwise I think the app works well.
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LLadySprinkles
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

27 issues

HTTP error when checking holds

Bug

Advanced search shows ebooks for books

Bug

App will not allow hold due to text size

Bug

Request item button disabled

Bug

Larger text overfills screen, checkout button unresponsive

Bug

App doesn't fit screen

Bug

Password field is a pin code field

Bug

Digital loan expiring error message

Bug

App deleted account

Bug

No notifications for book readiness

Bug

Cannot log in due to no password setup

Bug

Login screen issue with keyboard

Bug

Cannot renew books, checkouts don't load

Bug

Cannot place holds

Bug

Some branches missing from selection

Bug

Catalog search not working properly

Bug

Search results limited compared to website

Bug

Cannot access lists/shelves

Bug

Bulk renew not available

Bug

UI is terrible

Bug

Cannot add books to shelves/lists

Bug

Cannot see recently reviewed books

Bug

Search function useless, no new releases or genre search

Bug

App does not reflect actual catalog

Bug

Cannot see ebooks with other checked out material

Bug

Search function lacks options

Bug

App is worse than previous version

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Requested Features

6 requests

Way to change home library

Feature

Check balance on card

Feature

Apple Wallet support for library card

Feature

Access profile's book lists or bookshelf

Feature

Ability to sort checkouts by due date

Feature

Customize theme colors

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the Brooklyn Public Library app?

The app allows you to search the library's catalog, place holds on items, renew borrowed materials, and pay fines. You can also discover upcoming events and programs, browse the eBook and eAudiobook collection, and access other digital resources.

How do I use my digital library card?

If you are at a BPL location, you can use your digital library card within the app to check out materials at the circulation desk or any self-checkout machine.

Can I find library branch information?

Yes, the app provides detailed information about neighborhood libraries, including their operating hours and nearby public transportation options. You can also find upcoming events by location, date, or topic.

Is the app free to use?

Yes, the Brooklyn Public Library app is completely free to download and use for all library members. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

What kind of digital content can I access?

You can browse and borrow a wide selection of eBooks and eAudiobooks directly through the app. Additionally, the app provides access to the library's broader range of digital resources.