Take your reading to the next level with Bklyn Book Club Kits! Each kit contains virtual resources that complement individual books, such as discussion questions, recipes, playlists and author content. The kits may be used in conjunction with a Brooklyn Public Library book club or on your own to help foster a deeper connection with authors, books and your community.
Upcoming Events
Sips & Scholars: Alfred Lee on "Quantum Physics at 100"
Sips & Scholars is a free lecture series in partnership with the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research set in bars and restaurants all over Brooklyn. This session, entitled: "Quantum Physics at 100" will be led by Professor Alfred Lee.
When Werner Heisenberg sketched the…
Book Discussion: Between the World and Me
Join us for a book discussion hosted by Walt Whitman Library with librarian Kesha!
The group will be discussing "Between the World and Me", by Ta-Nehisi Coates. "Between the World and Me" is a powerful, epistolary work, written as a letter to Coates’ son, exploring the realities of…
Eastern European Writers - Open Mic
Общество писателей Восточной Европы / Товариство письменників Східної Європи
Are you an author, poet, or storyteller eager to share your work? Join and connect! Connect with fellow writers, showcase your books and poetry, and engage in inspiring conversations.
When: Every…
BPL Book Prize Book Club: Her Body and Other Parties
In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize, we are celebrating all year-long with book clubs featuring past winners. This meeting, we will be discussing 2018 fiction winner short story collection Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado.
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Sunset Park Book Discussion: Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah
Join us for a discussion of Oscar Hokeah's Calling for a Blanket Dance, "a moving and deeply engaging debut novel about a young native American man struggling to find strength in his familial identity."
Told in a series of voices, Calling for a Blanket Dance takes us into the life of Ever…
Book Chat
Join us for Book Chat, an informal gathering where we talk about what we’re reading—no assigned books, no pressure, just great conversation. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or newly excited about reading, this is a space to share recommendations, discover new…
Romance Readers (not) Anonymous Book Club
Whether you're a proud genre enthusiast, a secret fan, or just curious—this is the book club for you! Join a supportive group of readers to discuss the many facets of romance in a shame-free space.…
Sips & Scholars: Nara Roberta Silva on "Revolution and Underdevelopment"
Sips & Scholars is a free lecture series in partnership with the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research set in bars and restaurants all over Brooklyn. This session, entitled: “Revolution and Underdevelopment: Walter Rodney’s African Perspective" will be led by Professor Nara Robert Silva.…
Sips & Scholars: Lauren K. Wolfe on "What is Translation?"
Sips & Scholars is a free lecture series in partnership with the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research set in bars and restaurants all over Brooklyn. This session, entitled: "What is Translation? A Brief History of the Translator’s Task" will be led by Professor Lauren K. Wolfe.
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Book Discussion Group - Let's Call Her Barbie
Step into the story of Let's Call Her Barbie at Sheepshead Bay Library on August 15th, 2025, for an engaging book discussion!
This month, we're diving into “Let's Call Her Barbie”,
"She's an icon. She's fun and aspirational. She's stirring controversy and outrage. Her…
