Do you want to start a business, are you looking for work, or do you want to take control of your finances? Central Library’s Business & Career Center should be the first step in your journey. With a wide array of resources, services and programs, we can help you meet your professional and financial goals.

Resources and assistance to help you reach your career goals.

Career Help

Resources and counseling on managing your finances or investing.

Personal Finance

An annual competition for business startups to win seed capital.

PowerUP

The tools you need to launch or grow your business venture.

Small Business

 

One-on-One Assistance

Resume and Career Help

Get free one-on-one resume help, education and career advice, interviewing prep, LinkedIn profile tips, and more with help from a Job Information Resource Librarian. We provide Resume & Career Help multiple days a week at several branch locations. Please note that these days and times are subject to occasional changes. Call the branch go to our events calendar to confirm the times listed in the link above.

SCORE Business Mentoring

Meet with experienced mentors from SCORE for free, personalized business advice. Book an appointment at the Central Library by going to SCORE NYC and clicking "Find a Mentor." Mentors also take walk-in appointments if they do not have an appointment, but booking an appointment is the only way to guarantee time with a mentor. SCORE mentors are available at the Central Library in the Information Commons Meeting Room 3 on:

  • Mondays from 10:00AM to 2:00PM
  • Tuesdays from 5:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Wednesdays from 10:00AM to 2:00PM

SCORE business mentoring is also available at the Flatbush library on the following days and times

  • Wednesdays from 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Financial Counseling

Take a step towards financial stability with the help of a counselor from Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration's Financial Empowerment Center. These counselors can advise you on issues ranging from budgeting,repairing your credit, and reducing debt. Appointments are required for this service, and please call the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration at 718.636.6994 to make an appointment at the Central Library. Financial counseling sessions will take place in Information Commons Meeting Room 3 on:

  • Tuesdays from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
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Subject Guides

BPL's Business & Career Services offers specialized subject guides for career help, small business, and personal finance. Explore our featured guides:

 

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 718.623-7000. You can also connect with a librarian via chat, email, or with an in-person appointment.

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