Business & Career Center

A hub for learning and innovation in Brooklyn

The Library's Business & Career Center

BPL’s new workspace at Central Library inspires​ all those looking to secure their financial future to​ dream big and achieve their goals.  ​Make it your place to meet, work and exchange ideas. BPL offers an array of resources and programs for anyone interested in career help, personal finance and small business advice—visit our Business & Career Services page to learn more.

The Center's New Space

Greatly enlarged, the Business & Career Center serves job seekers, freelancers and small business owners. The space includes custom-designed wood counter seating, four meeting rooms ​equipped with presentation screens, six conversation “nooks,” a co-working area with laptops available for loan, and two seminar rooms with built-in/automated presentation equipment. The Center connects, via a new glass-enclosed staircase, to the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons on the first floor. Funding for the new Business & Career Center was provided by Empire State Development.

Upcoming Events

Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL

Thu, May 29 10:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center, Event Room

business small business

The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering weekly, free, in-person one-to-one business advisement at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Business & Career Center!

These Business Advisement sessions are available to existing small businesses and…

Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL

Thu, May 29 10:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center, Event Room

business small business

The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering weekly, free, in-person one-to-one business advisement at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Business & Career Center!

These Business Advisement sessions are available to existing small businesses and…

Financial Counseling with BRSC

Thu, May 29 10:15am
Paerdegat Library

adult learning finance

Drop-In Resume & Career Help (New Lots)

Thu, May 29 1:00pm
New Lots Library

adult learning business career

Feeling stuck in your job search? Need some feedback on your resume? Not sure how to prepare for an upcoming job interview? 

Stop by the New Lots branch for resume, cover letter, interview, and job search advice from an experience job support librarian.

Virtual Financial Coaching

Thu, May 29 3:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

finance Virtual Programming

Do you have questions about credit or debt? The Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) can help you manage your money, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financial goals. 

Make an appointment with a coach from the Financial Coaching Corps of the Community…

Resume Help at Clarendon

Thu, May 29 4:00pm
Clarendon Library

career resume

Need someone to look over your resume? Come to Clarendon with a paper or digital copy of your resume for one-on-one resume help from our Librarian.

Resume and Interview Preparation Workshop

Thu, May 29 4:00pm
New Lots Learning Center

adult learning career job and resource fairs

Need to prepare for an upcoming interview? Need some resume tips? Come join us at a resume and interview prep workshop, hosted by the New Lots Literacy Zone and The Brooklyn Public Library Business and Career Center!

Green Jobs: Urban Farming + Compost

Thu, May 29 4:00pm
New Lots Library

career climate and the environment Community Cooking

The transition to a cleaner and more sustainable world is projected to create exciting opportunities for green jobs. In partnership with ENY Farms, join us to learn about climate change and the diverse range of jobs that can contribute to solutions. Gain an understanding of the practical skills…

Resume Coaching

Thu, May 29 5:30pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

adult learning business career

One-on-one resume coaching at the library offers individualized support to job seekers in crafting and enhancing their resumes. Join us for assistance including feedback and suggestions regarding formatting and content, skills and qualifications you may wish to highlight, and…

Resume Help: Drop-in and By Appointment

Thu, May 29 6:00pm
Williamsburgh Library

adult learning career resume

Do you need feedback on your resume or cover letter? Stop by the Williamsburgh Library for free one-on-one resume and job search help from a BPL librarian.

Appointments are available every Thursday at 6:00 and 6:30pm. To book your 30-minute session in advance please register online.

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Do you have a quick business, career, or finance related question that doesn't require a trip to the library? Call 718.968.7275. You can also connect with a librarian via chat, email, or with an in-person appointment.

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This space was part of Phase One of Central Library's renovations.

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