Brooklyn Bee: A Spelling Competition
BPL Presents
Center for Brooklyn History
Think you know how to spell Brooklyn? Prove it one word at a time!
Join us for the first ever Brooklyn-centric spelling bee, hosted by your resident experts at the Center for Brooklyn History. From historic names to iconic avenues, we are finding the most interesting and challenging letter combinations to thrill and delight as you compete for prizes and bragging rights!
Is it McDonough Street or MacDonough Street? Halsay or Halsey? Bruekelyn or Breukelen?!
Bring your borough street smarts and spelling know-how for a lively night like none other. Laura Michael, CBH’s fun-fact guru, leads the festivities. Compete as teams or individuals, a good time for all is guaranteed!
We’ll help form teams that night so come solo or bring your friends. Winners leave with CBH prizes!
Laura Michael is the Manager of Operations and Administration at the Center for Brooklyn History, and has worked for Brooklyn Public Library for almost four years. She is also a current Master's student at NYU and Long Island University, as part of their dual-degree program. She studies both Library Science and Archives, and Public History.
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07/01/2025 06:30 pm
07/01/2025 08:00 pm
America/New_York
Brooklyn Bee: A Spelling Competition
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