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
Free In-Person Tax Help (By Appointment) with Single Stop
Register to make an appointment to receive free tax assistance with Single Stop for you and your family.
Individuals and families with an income of less than $80,000 are eligible to take advantage of this tax service.
On the day of your appointment, make sure you have the following…
Virtual Financial Coaching
Do you have questions about credit or debt? The Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) can help you manage your money, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financial goals.
Make an appointment with a coach from the Financial Coaching Corps of the Community…
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…
Drop In Resume & Career Help (Dyker)
Stop by Dyker library for help with your resume, cover letter, and job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first served basis. Drop by with a paper or digital copy of your resume to receive assistance.
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…
Drop-In Resume Hours
Come speak with a case manager every Monday from 12-2pm and every Tuesday from 5-7pm for on-the-spot resume help.
We are here to support you in creating/editing resumes, cover letters, and assist with other career related questions or inquiries (LinkedIn, job applications, etc.)
No…
Drop In Resume Help (DeKalb)
Get free one-on-one resume help from a trained volunteer.
One-on-one resume coaching at the library offers individualized support to job seekers in crafting and enhancing their resumes. Join us for assistance including feedback and suggestions regarding formatting and content, skills and…
SOA hosts partner BrooklynWide Interagency Council on Aging's Monthly Meeting
The library's Services for Older Adults is thrilled to announce that we are hosting our partner BWICA at Central Library throughout 2026! The Brooklyn-Wide Interagency Council on Aging is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of seniors in Brooklyn. All of Brooklyn…
Multilingual Business Help
Start or grow your business - in your language!Brooklyn Public Library offers free, one-on-one support for multilingual entrepreneurs of all origins, backgrounds and industries. Whether you're just getting started or already running a small business, we can help…
Drop In Resume and Career Help
Stop by Flatbush Library for help with your resume, cover letter, interview, and job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first served basis.
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.