The Library's Business & Career Center
BPL’s new workspace at Central Library inspires all those looking to secure their financial future to dream big and achieve their goals. Make it your place to meet, work and exchange ideas. BPL offers an array of resources and programs for anyone interested in career help, personal finance and small business advice—visit our Business & Career Services page to learn more.
The Center's New Space
Greatly enlarged, the Business & Career Center serves job seekers, freelancers and small business owners. The space includes custom-designed wood counter seating, four meeting rooms equipped with presentation screens, six conversation “nooks,” a co-working area with laptops available for loan, and two seminar rooms with built-in/automated presentation equipment. The Center connects, via a new glass-enclosed staircase, to the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons on the first floor. Funding for the new Business & Career Center was provided by Empire State Development.
Upcoming Events
Immigrant Job Support (one-on-one) Sessions
If you are an immigrant (whether you recently arrived to the United States or have been here for a while) stop by the Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with your resume, cover letter, interview, and job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first…
Business Help for Immigrants (Bushwick)
Start or grow your business - in your language!
Brooklyn Public Library offers free, one-on-one support for immigrant entrepreneurs. Whether you're just getting started or already running a small business, we can help you find…
Drop In Resume & Career Help (Saratoga)
Get free one-on-one resume, education, interview prep, and career advice, LinkedIn profile tips, and more with help from a trained staff member.
Please call the branch to confirm the times above, as they are subject to occasional changes.
Our staff offer guidance on resumes and cover…
Resume Help: Drop-in
Are you looking for help with your resume? Have questions about a cover letter, interviewing techniques, or your job search? Stop by Flatbush Library for free one-on-one resume and job search help. A BPL librarian will be available to help review your resume and cover letter as…
Resume Help
Join us on Tuesday afternoons for career help at Paerdegat! Our librarians will work with job seekers to:
Review resumes and/or cover letters, offer advice, and suggest editsAnswer questions about job searching and resume/cover letter writingProvide samples of resumes and cover lettersProvide…
Resume Help
Looking for free one-on-one resume help? Stop by Brighton Beach Library to schedule one-on-one assistance from a BPL librarian.
Appointments are available on Wednesdays at 11PM-12PM and 3PM-4PM! To schedule, please ask for assistance at the front desk. …
Drop-In Resume Help
Drop by to meet with our adult librarian and receive feedback on your resume and/or cover letter. Please bring a paper or digital copy of your resume/cover letter. First come, first served basis.
Green Jobs: Urban Farming + Compost
The transition to a cleaner and more sustainable world is projected to create exciting opportunities for green jobs. In partnership with ENY Farms, join us to learn about climate change and the diverse range of jobs that can contribute to solutions. Gain an understanding of the practical skills…
Tech Help for Your Job Search
This is a self-service open lab with support tech in the room to answer questions about:
Formatting & uploading resumesFormatting & uploading cover lettersNavigating job application websitesFilling out job applicationsUploading a documentEmailing an employerLaptops will be…
Business & Career Monthly eNewsletter
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We're Here to Help
Do you have a quick business, career, or finance related question that doesn't require a trip to the library? Call 718.968.7275. You can also connect with a librarian via chat, email, or with an in-person appointment.
Central Library Revitalization
This space was part of Phase One of Central Library's renovations.