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Virtual Mini Storytime from Adams Street Library
Engage in active screentime with this pre-recorded "mini" storytime, featuring 1 song, 1 book, and 1 additional activity.
Videos will be available for 48 hours after posting, so you can watch when it works best for your family! ...
Virtual Kids Create! First 5 Years
Join us every Tuesday for a new art project you can easily replicate at home. These fun artistic exploration will help your little one develop their creativity and their fine motor skills.
New videos are posted...
Borough Park presents Brainy Babies
Join us for a brain-building program on Zoom for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers from Borough Park Library. Families will enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning...
Virtual Babies & Books
Spend fifteen minutes with Macon children's librarians to learn lap rhymes, finger plays, and early literacy tips for interacting with your baby and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
This will be broadcast from the Macon Library...
Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Cara's Caterpillars
Clap, dance, sing, and party along with Cara Samantha and her magical musicians as they crawl their way into your hearts with a variety of pop, Motown, Disney, and family favorite songs.
This pre-recorded program will air on the BPL...
Creative Aging: Just Collage It!
Get all of your articles, papers, pictures…but don’t throw them out! Instead of tossing them out, get creative and turn them into a collage!
Dave Johnson is a master at the art of collage, and in this 9-week workshop, he will show you how...
Bebés Geniales
Acompáñenos en un programa en zoom para los padres y los cuidadores de Nueva York que ayudan al desarrollo mental de niños de edad 0 a 3. Incluye cuentos e historias en inglés y español, consejos, artesanías, canciones, mira y repite, y más!...
Resume & Career Help Live!
Get assistance with your resume, cover letter, or career-related questions live with a librarian via Zoom. Participants will receive up to 30 minutes of feedback and guidance.
Please register here on our event page to reserve your spot....
Rhyme, Song and a Tale with East Flatbush Library
We welcome you to join a mini Virtual Storytime on East Flatbush Library's Facebook Page.
SUHALY BAUTISTA-CAROLINA: WHERE ART & LIFE MEET
Art & Society Census Working GroupApril 6,13, 20, 27// Tuesdays at Noon
Working groups are free, facilitated courses, meeting once per week online for the month of April. Register for this first event and you are...
Dumplings from Scratch
Did you know you can easily make dumplings with what's in your kitchen right now?
In this online dumpling-making class, held via Zoom, you'll learn how to make crispy and delicious potstickers, with no need to hunt for...
Chair Zumba For Seniors
Chair Zumba for Seniors is a 30 minute, seated, gentle aerobics/physical therapy class for seniors and other people with mobility issues taught by Zumba Instructor Evie Aronson - who has several years of experience teaching this...
Creative Aging: Lets Draw with Charcoal!
The subtleties in the shadows of charcoal drawings make them wonderful to look at…and now you can learn how to create them for yourself !
In this 9-week workshop you will explore landscapes, seascapes, still life and nature images as...
Virtual Technology Program: One-on-One (Multilingual)
Do you have a specific question about using computers, your devices, applications, how to use the BPL website to search for material and place a hold, or find your secure way around the Internet?
Sign up for a 30-minute session to get the...
Borough Park Presents Kids Explore: Mr. Mike Explores Fun Animal Facts Part Two
Mr. Mike discovers all sorts of fun animal facts when he reads Chickens Don't Fly and other fun facts written by Laura Lyn DiSiena and Hannah Eliot and illustrated by Pete Oswald
Click here to access the video.
Gerritsen Beach Adult Storytime
Have you ever wished someone would read to you as an adult? Do you want to take in some good literature without spending a lot of time on it? At adult storytime, a librarian will read short stories and/or poetry to you, and all you have to...
Application Available for Friends of Clinton Hill Third Artisanal Craft Fair
The Friends of Clinton Hill Library will co-sponsor an outdoor Local Artisans Craft Fair on Saturday, June 19th from 11 am – 4 pm (rain date June 26th):
Vendor applications and rules of conduct will be available from the Clinton Hill...
Covid Remembrance Candles
Please come into the Dekalb Library to remember and honor your loved one by making a covid candle . All supplies are included in your grab and go bag .
Grab and Go Kit: Color my World! - Let's Celebrate Earth Day with coloring
Come by the Leonard Library on and pick up a free Grab and Go craft kit! Each kit contains crayons and coloring pages celebrating Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
The Earth is home to a huge diversity of life, ecosystems, trees,...
Virtual Technology Program: One-on-One (Multilingual)
Do you have a specific question about using computers, your devices, applications, how to use the BPL website to search for material and place a hold, or find your secure way around the Internet?
Sign up for a 30-minute session to get the...
Virtual English Conversation Group
Join other adults who are learning to speak English online on Zoom video.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group...
Microsoft Excel Basics
Microsoft Excel Basics introduces new and returning spreadsheet users to the basics of storing, managing and analyzing data in a spreadsheet document. This lesson covers the core features of
Virtual Homework Help
Need help with homework? We can help! Homework Help is back —virtually—at Brooklyn Public Library!
At BPL we’ve been assisting students with their homework for over 10 years! Let one of our vetted and trained volunteer tutors,...
Virtual Storytime with Ms. Raquel!
Join Ms. Raquel from Central Library's Youth Wing for Virtual Storytime with stories, songs, and tips for your child to acquire early literacy, fine motor, and language developmental skills.
View Virtual Storytime on the Brooklyn...
Write a Poem for National Poetry Month
Join American Academy of Poets Fellow and Queens Poet Laureate Maria Lisella for a prompt-based, interactive workshop designed to inspire, encourage and lead to a poem. Participants are welcomed to write in response to a prompt. No experience...
Virtual Adult Storytime: National Poetry Month 2021 Edition
Donald Peebles, Adult Librarian from Saratoga Library and DeKalb Library, will facilitate a series of live virtual adult storytime sessions for National Poetry Month.
The link to the Saratoga Library Facebook Page is: https://www....
Microsoft Excel Basics Cancelled
Microsoft Excel Basics introduces new and returning spreadsheet users to the basics of storing, managing and analyzing data in a spreadsheet document.
This lesson covers the core features of Microsoft Excel 2010.
The Evolution of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
The founding collection championed abstract and spiritual art, with artists like Vasily Kandinsky. As the collection grew, the Guggenheim moved into its current home in the Frank Lloyd Wright building with its unique architecture that allows for...
Introduction to Google Photos
Stuck apart during the pandemic? Interested in learning how to share your memories with your friends and family? Come join us in and learn how to save and share your photos online with Google Photos! We will be focusing on how the basics of...
Virtual Computer Class - Microsoft Word Basics
Microsoft Word Basics introduces new and returning word users to the basics of using, creating, editing and publishing office documents. This lesson covers the core features of Microsoft Word 2010.
Creating and opening documents
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Latin Dance Movements
Latin Dance Movement with Walter Perez!
Join this fun Latin Dance Movement Program (via Zoom).
Learn the basic steps of the most popular Latin rhythms.
Strengthen your body and enhance your balance and...
Virtual Homework Help
Need help with homework? We can help! Homework Help is back —virtually—at Brooklyn Public Library!
At BPL we’ve been assisting students with their homework for over 10 years! Let one of our vetted and trained volunteer tutors,...
Virtual Financial Coaching
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...
Virtual Ask A Tech
Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? Did you just buy a new smart phone or tablet and have questions on how to use it? No time to attend a formal class? ...
Life Skills for Teens
A weekly program for teens to help them gain important life skills and knowledge to navigate adulthood.
For ages 14-18.
Will be led by YA librarian, Jes G.
Virtual Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
All skill levels welcome!
Fall Guys is a massively multiplayer party game with up to 60 players online in a free-for-all struggle through round after round of escalating chaos until one victor remains!
No registration...
Cooking Matters for Adults Virtual Workshop
Do you spend too much time worrying about what’s for dinner? We can help!
Join us for a free virtual nutrition lesson that incorporates healthy cooking tips on a budget. This virtual program is led by City...
Fortnite Battle Royal with Rugby!
Are you a fan of Fortnite? Want to show gamers across Brooklyn - including library staff - just how good you are? Join us!
Join by adding us on Fortnite ID: SCP IEID
Or watch Live! On Youtube: https...
Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series
Join us for Ready Set Kindergarten on Zoom! This is a virtual version of our popular school readiness program, led by educators, and designed to help children ages 3-5 get ready to read, and ready for school. Learn about every day early literacy...
Afterschool Stories: Castle Hangnail
You're invited to join Arlington Library staff as we read Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30pm. Children in grades 4-8 found this book to be fun and around their reading level, though all are welcome. We will be...
Cooking, Crocheting & Coping
This exciting new program combines the expertise of a mental health therapist, a nutritionist and a fitness trainer to guide participants through a series of fun and engaging activities. Register today and we’ll prepare a grab n’ go package for...
Teen Time: Wolvesville
Defend your village from the forces of evil or become a werewolf and hunt your friends! Wolvesville is a multiplayer game for up to 16 players. Each game has different teams such as villagers or werewolves all fighting to be the last team...
Borough Park Presents Marine Mammal Behavior a virtual field trip
Can't visit our Aquarium? One of our talented educators will join your group and bring a wild experience to you - anywhere in the world! Our programs are designed to meet appropriate learning standards but everyone is sure to enjoy...
BPL Game Time - Rocket League
Are you a fan of Psyonix's Rocket League? Want to show gamers across Brooklyn - including library staff - just how good at the popular soccer game (but with rocket cars) *you* are?
Watch us live by downloading the Twitch app on your...
Drag Queen Story Hour
What do drag queens and children have in common? They love dressing up and all things sparkly and fancy!
Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is just what it sounds like—drag queens reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and...
Chess Workshop
Play or learn chess on Zoom with Chess Master Tica.
Registration required. The Zoom link will be sent to you one hour before the program begins.
BPL Game Time - Rocket League
Are you a fan of Psyonix's Rocket League? Want to show gamers across Brooklyn - including library staff - just how good at the popular soccer game (but with rocket cars) *you* are?
Watch us live by downloading the Twitch app on your...
DIY Teen Crafts: Tin Foil Sculptures
Join us Tuesday April 20th at 4:00PM for DIY Tin Foil Sculptures. In celebration of Earth Day create your own tin foil sculpture using tin foil, newspapers, glue, and cardboard.
Materials Needed:
Tin Foil
Glue...
Virtual Homework Help
Need help with homework? We can help! Homework Help is back —virtually—at Brooklyn Public Library!
At BPL we’ve been assisting students with their homework for over 10 years! Let one of our vetted and trained volunteer tutors,...
YA Book Discussion: Eleanor & Park
Join Rugby's Miss Yolande for our April book discussion of Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell. This book discussion will take place each Tuesday in April at 4 pm. Please register for each discussion separately.
"Set over the...
