Announcing: LevelUP, a 10-week program to help Black women with low-paying jobs get to the next stage professionally and build wealth. Learn more
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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- BKLYN Small Business
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Small business revolution : how owners and entrepreneurs can rebuild in a new economyBarry C McCarthy
Build the damn thing : how to start a successful business if you're not a rich white guyKathryn Finney
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Personal finance 101 : from saving and investing to taxes and loans, an essential primer on personal financeAlfred Mill
Happy money, happy life : a multidimensional approach to health, wealth, and financial freedomJason Vitug
Entrepreneurial marketing : beyond professionalism to creativity, leadership, and sustainabilityPhilip Kotler
Secrets of next-level entrepreneurs : 11 powerful lessons to thrive in business and lead a balanced lifeAlex Brueckmann
The million-dollar financial advisor : powerful lessons and proven strategies from top producersDavid J Mullen