DEC
11
Chess Workshop with William Del Castillo
Learn to play or improve your game, with instructor William Del Castillo from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. For beginners or advanced players.

DEC
12
Books & Pajamas Holiday Drive
Brooklyn Public Library in collaboration with The Office of the Borough President presents a Holiday Drive collecting New Books and Pajamas for children living in family homeless shelters around the borough.
The drive will take place from...

Older Adult Wellness -- "Sit Down to Get Down!"
Join local expert Akwesi Asante for an hour-long class using chair exercise, mindfulness, and meditation! This free, holistic, low-impat, and friendly class is a great way to support your healthy lifestyle!

NYS Worker's Compensation Board
What is New York Paid Family Leave, and how may it help your family? What is workers’ compensation? What should you do if you are injured on the job? If you’ve wanted to learn more about these important benefits, now is your chance! The NYS...
Nigel Morgan Artist In Residence
Study With A Professional Artist

Legos
Get creative and use your imagination as you build with Lego and Duplo blocks!

Brooklyn Robotics League
Join the Brooklyn Robotics League!
Do you love LEGOS, robotics and teamwork? Head to one of the participating Brooklyn Public Library locations and join the Brooklyn Robotics League.
This year’s theme is City Shaper;...

DEC
13
Books & Pajamas Holiday Drive
Brooklyn Public Library in collaboration with The Office of the Borough President presents a Holiday Drive collecting New Books and Pajamas for children living in family homeless shelters around the borough.
The drive will take place from...

Tot Art
Join us for a creative art session geared for 0-5 year olds.

Story Play
Join us for storytime! Enjoy books, songs and playtime.
For ages 0-5.
Ticket required, inquire at Information Desk.

Chess Club
Meets 3:30-5:30pm Fridays Art and Music Division. Enjoy a leisurely game of chess for all ages. All skill levels welcome.

Read and Play
Hear stories, makes friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities.

Kid Tech Time
Tired after a long week of school? Come to the Carroll Gardens Library on Fridays @ 4 PM in order to enjoy playing video games on the Nintendo Switch or play solo games on our iPads!@

After School Stories
Come and hear stories, sing songs, and make something fun! For children 5-12 years old with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. A parent or caregiver must accompany children.

DEC
14
Books & Pajamas Holiday Drive
Brooklyn Public Library in collaboration with The Office of the Borough President presents a Holiday Drive collecting New Books and Pajamas for children living in family homeless shelters around the borough.
The drive will take place from...

BPL Pop-Up Shop
Brooklyn Public Library is your source for everything you need—the latest books, one of a kind programs, and now BPL merch! Shop fun tees & totes, warm hoodies, and drinkware during our pop-up shop in the lobby at Central. There's something...

High School Equivalency (HSE) Screening
Are you hoping to get your high school equivalency (HSE) diploma? Need to build your reading and writing skills? Register to take a test of your readiness for the exam, and you will be placed in a prep class, enrolled in our online prep...


ASL - American Sign Language For Beginners
“Due to our diverse city, we should learn to communicate with everyone.”
You might be able to save a life by just knowing the basics.
Join us in this American Sign Language workshop series with Nancy Simmons where you will learn...

Drop-In Basic Resume Help
Meet one-on-one with a trained Brooklyn Public Library staff member to review your resume, get personal suggestions for improvement, and receive a packet of business & career resources.
Please bring a printed copy of your resume for...

DEC
15
Books & Pajamas Holiday Drive
Brooklyn Public Library in collaboration with The Office of the Borough President presents a Holiday Drive collecting New Books and Pajamas for children living in family homeless shelters around the borough.
The drive will take place from...

DEC
16
Books & Pajamas Holiday Drive
Brooklyn Public Library in collaboration with The Office of the Borough President presents a Holiday Drive collecting New Books and Pajamas for children living in family homeless shelters around the borough.
The drive will take place from...

Tot Art
Join us for a creative art session geared for 0-5 year olds.

Crossword Puzzles
Try your hand at either the Monday NYT Mini Crossword Puzzle or the Regular Monday NYT Crossword Puzzle.
Pick up your puzzle at the Language and Literature Reference Desk. Puzzles are available to the first twelve patrons....

Story Play
Join us for storytime! Enjoy books, songs and playtime.
For ages 0-5.
Ticket required, inquire at Information Desk.

Kids Create: Jewelry Making
Create necklaces and bracelets using various fun beads.
For kids of all ages.

Chess Workshop
Learn to play or improve your game with chess master William Del Castillo. For beginners and advanced players. Age Group: Kids, Teens

DEC
17
Books & Pajamas Holiday Drive
Brooklyn Public Library in collaboration with The Office of the Borough President presents a Holiday Drive collecting New Books and Pajamas for children living in family homeless shelters around the borough.
The drive will take place from...

Chair Exercise Class for Older Adults
Join us for a free exercise and movement class especially for older adults! A low impact, holistic exercise class led by an experienced teacher, this class meets weekly and is open to all!

Toddler Time
Join us for books, fingerplays, rhymes, playtime and songs! Specifically tailored for toddlers who are walking independently, up to age 3.

Read and Play
Hear stories, makes friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities.

Gather to knit and crochet
Come learn to knit and crochet. All ages welcome.

Our Garden Club
Missing plants and green things? Come inside and garden with us this winter! Celebrate plants with stories, songs and dance. For children ages 6-12 with and without disabilities. Parent or caregiver must accompany children.

English Conversation Group
Join other adults as they practice their English under the guidance of a trained volunteer.

DEC
18
Books & Pajamas Holiday Drive
Brooklyn Public Library in collaboration with The Office of the Borough President presents a Holiday Drive collecting New Books and Pajamas for children living in family homeless shelters around the borough.
The drive will take place from...

Tot Art
Join us for a creative art session geared for 0-5 year olds.

Computer Basics
Intersted in learning to use the computer? Anyone can learn to use the computers, by attending our Techknowledge computer bascis class. Our T.R.S (class instructor) makes learning easy and enjoyable! Please call or come in to register...

Ask a Tech
Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a formal class? Join our drop-in computer lab for personalized assistance.

Story Play
Join us for storytime! Enjoy books, songs and playtime.
For ages 0-5.
Ticket required, inquire at Information Desk.

Read and Play
Come and hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive storytime. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. A parent or caregiver must accompany children.

Fiber Arts Group
Are you a knitter, crocheter, sewer, quilter, or fiber artist? Don’t know how? Join us at our weekly meetup and learn and share with each other. Bring your ideas, tools, and materials. We welcome all ages and all skill levels.

Chess Workshop with Reinaldo Duran Trujillo
Learn to play or improve your game, with instructor Reinaldo Duran Trujillo from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. For beginners or advanced players.

Chess Workshop with William Del Castillo
Learn to play or improve your game, with instructor William Del Castillo from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. For beginners or advanced players.

DEC
19
Older Adult Wellness -- "Sit Down to Get Down!"
Join local expert Akwesi Asante for an hour-long class using chair exercise, mindfulness, and meditation! This free, holistic, low-impat, and friendly class is a great way to support your healthy lifestyle!

Nigel Morgan Artist In Residence
Study With A Professional Artist

Game On!: Board Games
Enjoy playing board games with your friends.

Brooklyn Robotics League
Join the Brooklyn Robotics League!
Do you love LEGOS, robotics and teamwork? Head to one of the participating Brooklyn Public Library locations and join the Brooklyn Robotics League.
This year’s theme is City Shaper;...

DEC
20
NYS Workers’ Compensation Board
What is New York Paid Family Leave, and how may it help your family?
What is workers’ compensation? What should you do if you are injured on the job?
If you’ve wanted to learn more about these important benefits, now is your...

Tot Art
Join us for a creative art session geared for 0-5 year olds.

Story Play
Join us for storytime! Enjoy books, songs and playtime.
For ages 0-5.
Ticket required, inquire at Information Desk.

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