Brooklyn Public Library offers parents with children of all ages a wide array of resources and services, both in our libraries and online.
Homeschool Resources
Explore our Homeschool Resources topic page, to support K-12 students with distance learning.
Inclusive Services
Programming, events and services for kids and teens with and without disabilities
Join us for Virtual Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Explore early literacy practices through stories, songs, math, science and play! For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
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Upcoming Events
Virtual English Conversation Group
Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…
Virtual English Conversation Group
Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…
Best Indoor & Outdoor Activities in Big Apple!
The Little Red Lighthouse: Located underneath the George Washington Bridge along this treacherous section of the Hudson River once known as Jeffrey's Hook, this is one of the few surviving lighthouses in Big Apple!
Join our Librarian Shirley Wong in a virtual travel and dining experience…
Virtual English Conversation Group
Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…
Virtual English Conversation Group
Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…
Eat Healthy Be Active Workshop led by City Harvest
Do you spend too much time worrying about what's for dinner? We can help!
Join City Harvest for a free virtual nutrition education course to learn tips on reading labels, creating healthy meals and stretching your grocery dollars.
City Harvest will provide the ingredients for…
Virtual Power Point Basics
Virtual Microsoft PowerPoint Basics introduces new and returning PowerPoint users to the basics of using, creating, editing and publishing office presentations. This series covers the core features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. This sesssion is 60 minutes.
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Virtual English Conversation Group
Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…
National External Diploma Program (NEDP) Info. Session
Looking for a different way to earn your high school equivalency diploma? The National External Diploma Program could be right for you! Earn your HSE diploma within 6-9 months! Must be able to dedicate a minimum of 12 hours each week while enrolled in the program to stay on track and…
Knit Together
Knitting on your own is fun, but it's always better to knit together! Join us for a Zoom knitting/crocheting hangout and share your projects and your morning coffee.
**Registration required!
We will be using Zoom to host this program, space is limited, and you will need…
BrainFuse HelpNow
Brainfuse HelpNow offers personalized academic assistance in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science), a 24/7 Writing Lab, academic content and practice tests for skills-building (including SAT preparation), and much more. Live tutoring from Brainfuse's experts are available from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST
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Staff Picks
- DIY Storytime with Ms. Ann (Bears)
- DIY Storytime with Ms. Ann (Hide & Seek)
- DIY Storytime with Ms. Ann (Bedtime)
Online Resources
ABC Mouse
Educational games, books, puzzles and songs for kids ages 2-8.