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USCIS Work Authorization Sessions

Fri, Sep 29   9:00 am to 5:00 pm   Central Library, Civic Commons Waiting Area

Adults Civic Engagement Immigrant Services

Learn About Working Legally in the United States The United States Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) Services will hold information services about work authorization.

You may be eligible to apply for employment authorization if you: •...

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USCIS Work Authorization Sessions

SNAP Assistance

Fri, Sep 29   10:00 am to 2:00 pm   Brighton Beach Library

Adults benefit assistance health and wellness Healthy Communities

Food Stamps/талон на еду/糧票/Cupones de Alimentos   

Brighton Beach Library will be offering mobile SNAP assistance for qualifying patrons through NYCommon Pantry.

SNAP enroller, Anna Yuen, will be available for...

SNAP Assistance

New Utrecht YA Book Bingo

Fri, Sep 29   10:00 am to 6:00 pm   New Utrecht Library

Teens & Young Adults banned books teen time

Like prizes? Come collect a Bingo Card from the New Utrecht Branch and cross off items as you start your fall reading. Get any 5 in a row and come back to our Children's desk to collect a prize!

New Utrecht Fall YA Book Bingo runs until...

New Utrecht YA Book Bingo

Free Notary Services

Fri, Sep 29   10:15 am to 11:15 am   Jamaica Bay Library

Adults all ages community partner legal resources

Some restrictions apply. Please call Harold,Jones: 917-592-5875 to confirm a notary is available before you visit.

(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)

Valid photo ID was signature is required ( a current deiver's license or passport is...

Free Notary Services

Toddler Time

Fri, Sep 29   10:30 am to 11:00 am   Greenpoint Library

Birth to Five Years first five years storytime toddler time

This is a program for walking toddlers.  Lapsit storytime for infants who are not yet walking should attend Babies and Books on Mondays!

 

Join us for storytime! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading...

Toddler Time

Build with DUPLO and Friends

Fri, Sep 29   10:30 am to 11:15 am   Highlawn, Meeting Room

Birth to Five Years Build with Duplo first five years

Join us for the return of Build with DUPLO and Friends! Stop by the Highlawn Library's Community Room on Friday mornings from 10:30-11:15 for open play with DUPLO and other age-appropriate building toys! 

Masks are recommended...

Build with DUPLO and Friends

BPL Home Internet Access Program - ACP Workshop

Fri, Sep 29   10:30 am to 11:30 am   Central Library, Second Floor Computer Lab

Adults benefit assistance discount internet home internet discount social services

Join us to learn more about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how you can save $30 off your internet service each month!! 

You qualify for the discount if:

You use one of these programs: ...

BPL Home Internet Access Program - ACP Workshop

Virtual English Conversation Group

Fri, Sep 29   10:30 am to 12:00 pm   Virtual

Adults adult learning conversations english conversation group Immigrant Services

Join other adults who are learning to speak English for fun conversation online with Zoom video! **This groups is best for intermediate and advanced English Language Learners.**

Please register with your name and email to receive the...

Virtual English Conversation Group

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Fri, Sep 29   10:30 am to 12:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts fiber arts knitting and crocheting

Learn to create a variety of shapes, textures, and projects with this six-week crochet class series, taught by fiber artist Rhiannon Platt. Students will start by learning the fundamentals of the stitches and pattern reading. Then, learn how to...

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Movies @ the Library: Dead Poets Society (1989)

Fri, Sep 29   10:30 am to 12:45 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Multipurpose Room

Adults film friday film club movies movies at the library

Back to school! Please join us for a screening of the film Dead Poets Society. Peter Weir directed this now-classic movie starring the late Robin Williams as an unorthodox teacher at a private all-boys' school. Robert Sean Leonard and Ethan Hawke...

Movies @ the Library: Dead Poets Society (1989)

$1 Book Sale: Sponsored By Friends of Sheepshead Bay Library

Fri, Sep 29   10:30 am to 4:00 pm   Sheepshead Bay Library

Adults book sale Friends of the Library library advocacy

All sales benefit Sheepshead Bay Library programs and services. 

NEW HOURS:

Monday 11-4
Tuesday 1-4
Wed/Thurs/Fri 11-4
Saturday 11-3

We have hundreds of books, pre-used DVDs, graphic novels, children...

$1 Book Sale: Sponsored By Friends of Sheepshead Bay Library

Preschool Story Times Cancelled

Fri, Sep 29   10:45 am to 11:15 am   Pacific, 2nd Flr Meeting Room

Birth to Five Years storytime

Join us in group stories, music and dance.   Masks are recommended

Preschool Story Times

Friday Children's Storytime

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Cortelyou Library

Birth to Five Years stomp clap and sing storytime

Join us Fridays at 11 am for children's stories, songs, and play!

Friday Children's Storytime

Brighton Beach Storytime

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Brighton Beach Library, Auditorium

Birth to Five Years first five years storytime

Due to forecasted rain, Storytime will be indoors. Tickets will be available at the desk.

Brighton Beach Storytime

Toddler Time at Red Hook Initiative

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Red Hook Initiative

Birth to Five Years first five years storytime toddler time

NOW ON FRIDAYS, same time, same place!

Reading, singing, fingerplays, and puppets! Toddler Time takes place in person each Friday morning at 11:00 indoors at the Red Hook Initiative at 767 Hicks Street (corner of W. 9th st). All are...

Toddler Time at Red Hook Initiative

Babies & Books

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Mill Basin Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books storytime

Join us at the Mill Basin Library for Babies & Books a program for children ages 0-18 months. It includes songs, rhymes, stories and activities to encourage literacy in our youngest patrons. 

Space is limited so please pick up at...

Babies & Books

Story Time at Flatbush Library!

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Flatbush Library

Birth to Five Years story play storytime

Join us for songs, rhymes, & reading on the rug!

Story Time at Flatbush Library!

Story Time for Toddlers

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Kings Bay Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books book adventures early literacy Events for Youth and Family

Join the children's librarian for a half hour filled with songs, stories, rhymes, and fingerplays. Storytime will be followed by free play time until 12 pm. 

Story Time for Toddlers

Park Slope Storytime!

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Park Slope, Auditorium

Birth to Five Years Events for Youth and Family first five years multilingual storytime storytime

Come and spend an afternoon sharing books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays meant for everyone! This storytime is for ages 0-5! 

Masks are encouraged for this program for the health and safety of our patrons and staff.

...
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Park Slope Storytime!

Friday Storytime at Cortelyou Library!

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Cortelyou Library

Birth to Five Years story play storytime

Come join us for Storytime at Cortelyou Library from 11-11:30 p.m. on Fridays. Enjoy songs, rhymes and read-alouds as well as free play.

Friday Storytime at Cortelyou Library!

Storytime

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 11:45 am   Mapleton Library

Birth to Five Years first five years storytime

Join us for storytime every Wednesday and Friday! Each session, we'll share fun stories, songs, and rhymes with librarian Mr. Adam and etc.!

Storytime

Storyplay

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 11:45 am   East Flatbush, Storytelling Room

Birth to Five Years first five years story play storytime

Welcome back to Storytime at the brand new East Flatbush Library! We are so excited to share some of our favorite tales and songs with you. 

Storyplay

Ayuda de Computadora

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Pacific Library

Adults computer basics never too late to learn Spanish techknowledge

Viernes de 11am-12pm

¿Necesita ayuda para comprender los conceptos básicos del uso de una computadora? O tal vez ha pasado tiempo y está buscando repasar y mejorar sus habilidades de computación.

Puede inscribirse en nuestras...

Ayuda de Computadora

Blood Pressure Screening

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Kings Bay Library

Older Adults health and wellness Healthy Communities

You can get your blood pressure checked for free at the Kings Bay Library. Kings Bay library in partnership with the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNS) offers taking blood pressure. It is done by a Registered Nurse. 

Blood Pressure Screening

Knit Together

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Virtual

Adults fiber arts knitting and crocheting Virtual Programming

Knitting on your own is fun, but it's always better to knit together! Join us for a Zoom knitting/crocheting hangout and share your projects and your morning coffee. 

**Registration required!

We will be using Zoom to...

Register
Knit Together

Open House

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Flatbush Learning Center

Adults adult learning hse literacy

Do you need to brush up on your reading/writing skills?

Do you want to finish your High School Equivalency Diploma? 

We are here to help! 

The Flatbush Adult Learning Center is hosting an Open House.  We...

Open House

Knitting and Crochet

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Sheepshead Bay Library

Adults arts and crafts knitting and crocheting Sew Brooklyn

Knitting and crochet group for adults every Friday this fall! 

Make progress on longer projects or start something new and exciting, in the company of others who knit and crochet in your community.

Preferred Skill level...

Knitting and Crochet

Stress Relief Coloring Program for Adults Cancelled

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Fort Hamilton Library

Older Adults health and wellness summer reading support groups

Adult coloring promotes wellness, quietness and also stimulates areas of the brain related to motor skills, the senses and creativity. Join us to color and relax.

Classes are free, space is limited so please call or stop in to register....

Stress Relief Coloring Program for Adults

Microsoft Excel Basics

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Virtual

Adults adult learning computer programming techknowledge

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 topics covered in...

Microsoft Excel Basics

One-On-One Computer Help

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Borough Park Library

Adults computer basics techknowledge

Need help with understanding the basics of using a computer? Or maybe it’s just been a while and you’re looking to brush up on your computer skills.

You can sign-up for our one-one-one computer help classes which will be held Fridays at...

One-On-One Computer Help

Sit and be Fit Cancelled

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Rugby Library

Older Adults everyone is welcome here fitness

The benefits of seated exercises:- Lower risk of some health conditions like stroke, heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes

Better bone health

Improved quality of life

Lower risk of dementia

Reduced risk...

Sit and be Fit

Tai Chi & Ki Gong

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   New Utrecht, Auditorium

Adults health and wellness Healthy Communities mental health

This class combines Yoga, Tai chi and Meditation and is rooted in Korean Sun Do Healing Martial arts practice.

Sessions will include warms ups for the core, meridian stretching, joint exercise, body tapping, practice of an easy 12...

Tai Chi & Ki Gong

The Animals of Latin America

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Cortelyou Library

Kids Apple Bank everyone is welcome here Hispanic Heritage Month

Learn about the various animals from Latin American countries while making an animal mask or puppet.  Then join Broadway performer Facundo on a musical adventure traveling across Latin America.

Aprenda sobre los diversos animales de...

The Animals of Latin America

Computers For First Timers

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Paerdegat Library

Adults adult learning computer basics

Learn how to navigate computers and crush the digital divide.

Computers For First Timers

Tai Chi Exercise

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Gerritsen Beach, Large Meeting Room

Adults adult learning health and wellness move to learn

Learn Tai Chi exercises to maintain health and wellness.

Tai Chi Exercise

Library Lanes / Virtual Bowling

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Macon, The Fireplace

Older Adults Library Lanes techknowledge

Join us as we play virtual bowling with seniors and adults. It's a fun recreational program that's safe in a friendly environment.

Library Lanes / Virtual Bowling

Technology For All: Individual Sessions

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Central Library, Info Commons, Room 3

Older Adults computer basics never too late to learn

Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...

Technology For All: Individual Sessions

Action Movie Matinee

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 1:00 pm   Ulmer Park, Meeting Room

Adults movies at the library

Join us for our Action Pack Movies in September:

September 1: Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3

September 8: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor among Thieves

Sepember 15: Knights of the Zodiac

September 22: Avatar

...

Action Movie Matinee

Drop-In Resume & Career Help (Central Library)

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 1:00 pm   Central Library, Business & Career Center

Adults adult learning career resume

Stop by the Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with your resume, cover letter, interview, and job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first served basis.

Please note: this is an advisory...

Drop-In Resume & Career Help (Central Library)

Citizenship Exam Prep Group

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 1:00 pm   Canarsie Library, Meeting Room

Adults adult learning conversations english conversation group Immigrant Services

If you are interested in becoming a citizen, we can help! Join our free exam preparation groups.  Study all topics on the naturalization civics test and practice for the interview. 

Citizenship Exam Prep Group

Get ready for some creative fun with our Grab and Go Activity Craft Bag!

Fri, Sep 29   11:00 am to 5:00 pm   Sheepshead Bay Library

Kids Artists on Site arts and crafts kids explore

Get ready for some creative fun with our Grab and Go Activity Craft Bag!

Comes with your child to explore fun activity to do with your child at home.  Find a surprise, puzzle and some cool stickers to decorate your own lunch bag!...

Get ready for some creative fun with our Grab and Go Activity Craft Bag!

Toddler Time

Fri, Sep 29   11:15 am to 11:45 am   Greenpoint Library

Birth to Five Years first five years storytime toddler time

This is a program for walking toddlers.  Lapsit storytime for infants who are not yet walking should attend Babies and Books on Mondays!

 

Join us for storytime! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading...

Toddler Time

Storytime

Fri, Sep 29   11:15 am to 12:00 pm   Cypress Hills Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy storytime toddler time

Come and join us for songs, fingerplays, stories, and more while meeting other babies, toddlers, and caregivers in the neighborhood! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program. For...

Storytime

Sit and Get Fit

Fri, Sep 29   11:30 am to 12:00 pm   Marcy, Meeting Room

Adults adult learning fitness Healthy Communities

Chair exercises help improve strength, range of motion, balance, dexterity, cognitive functioning and mood. Join us for a variety of fun and practical exercises that will improve your flexibility and balance. We'll get...

Sit and Get Fit

Toy Time at Flatbush Library!

Fri, Sep 29   11:30 am to 12:00 pm   Flatbush Library

Birth to Five Years story play storytime

Join us for toys and building blocks on the rug!

Toy Time at Flatbush Library!

Play Time for Toddlers

Fri, Sep 29   11:30 am to 12:00 pm   Kings Bay Library

Birth to Five Years early literacy Events for Youth and Family first five years story play

Join the children's librarian for a half hour of unstructured play time.

Play Time for Toddlers

Big Note, Little Note

Fri, Sep 29   11:30 am to 12:30 pm   Brownsville Library

Birth to Five Years early literacy first five years music parents and caregivers

Join us for a 10-week music class where you’ll discover new and fun ways to sing, move, and play together during family time. Music and play promote self-care and your child’s development! This class is open to families at the Brownsville branch...

Register
Big Note, Little Note

Technology For All: Individual Sessions

Fri, Sep 29   12:00 pm to 1:00 pm   Central Library, Info Commons, Room 3

Older Adults computer basics never too late to learn

Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...

Technology For All: Individual Sessions

Knitting and Crocheting at Mill Basin

Fri, Sep 29   12:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Mill Basin Library

Adults arts and crafts knitting and crocheting

Come to Mill Basin to work on your knitting and crocheting projects! This is a two-hour knitting and crocheting meetup. Attendees will come and work on projects while talking and doing informal skill sharing.

For more information, please...

Knitting and Crocheting at Mill Basin

Hotspot & Chromebook Return

Fri, Sep 29   12:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults discount internet home internet discount hotspot Laptop Loan

The Laptop & Hotspot Loan program has come to an end, and the time has come to return your devices.

Come in to the library and ask a staff member for assistance returning your laptop and hotspot.

(NOTE: If you received a...

Hotspot & Chromebook Return

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