The Business & Career Center will be closed from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 31, for a special event. Meetings rooms and laptops will not be available. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Business & Career Services at BPL are for entrepreneurs, freelancers, job seekers and anyone seeking a secure financial future. Our services are designed to help you expand your horizons with workshops and programs , research emerging trends and market opportunities , learn marketable skills and digital tools, discover your career path or master your finances . Knowledgeable staff are available to answer your questions and assist you with research.
Located on the second floor of Central Library, the Business & Career Center (B&CC) is a hub for learning and innovation in Brooklyn and features a coworking area, laptops for loan, access to online resources and books on business, careers and personal finance.
In the B&CC you can borrow a laptop using your BPL library card. We also have conversation booths and meeting rooms which may be reserved for meetings, working, conducting job interviews, and more. Get details about meeting room policies or make reservations here.
Learn more about our programs and services:
- BKLYN Fashion Academy
- Computer Help
- Financial Coaching
- LevelUP
- Online Resources
- PowerUP! Business Plan Competition
- Resume & Career Help
- Work Life Blog
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Upcoming Events
Growing Your Creative Business, Part 2…
Tue, Jul 30 12:00pm
Virtual
Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL
Thu, Aug 1 10:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center
Building a New Business Website with…
Mon, Aug 5 11:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center, Event Room
Unleash the Power of AI for Marketing
Tue, Aug 6 1:00pm
Virtual
BKLYN Fashion Academy Model Casting Call
Wed, Aug 7 5:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center, Event Room
Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL
Thu, Aug 8 10:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center
Excel Essentials for Entrepreneurs:…
Thu, Aug 8 1:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center, Event Room
Amazing Grace: Yorubaworlds the…
Mon, Aug 12 5:30pm
Central Library, Dweck Center
Joint Ventures: Legal Safeguards…
Mon, Aug 12 6:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center, Event Room
Women and Money: How to Make Sense of…
Wed, Aug 14 1:00pm
Virtual
Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL
Thu, Aug 15 10:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center
Create a Persona using Figma
Thu, Aug 15 1:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center, Event Room
Update Your Skills with Metrix Learning
Thu, Aug 15 3:00pm
Virtual
Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL
Thu, Aug 22 10:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center
Building Your Personal Brand Using AI
Tue, Aug 27 6:00pm
Virtual
Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL
Thu, Aug 29 10:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center
Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL
Thu, Sep 5 10:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center
Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL
Thu, Sep 12 10:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center
Women and Money: How to Make Sense of…
Wed, Sep 18 1:00pm
Virtual
Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL
Thu, Sep 19 10:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center
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