FEB
17
Zora Neale Hurston: A Discussion of Barracoon and Her Amazing Life
The Black Luminary Society invites Brooklyn Public Library patrons to join in a two-part series celebrating the life and legacy of literary ancestor, Zora Neale Hurston and the recently released book Barracoon.
PART I
- In...
FEB
19
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
All RIF members must have a BPL library card to participate in RIF. Receive free books: one free book when you sign up for RIF and a free book on your birthday. Checkout two books every week and receive a free book every third...
Digital Storytelling for Mac
Learn simple steps to turn your still images and sound clips into a compelling digital video story. Also learn about various types of digital story formats, narrative tips, interviewing techniques, and how to combine your pictures and audio...
Story Play with RIF
Join us for stories, singing, and playtime!
Computer Basics
Computer Basics training is designed specifically for those who are completely new to computers or who feel they need to have more instruction before confidently using a computer.
Homework Help
Are you in grades K-8 and need help with your homework? Come to Homework Help at the library. No question is too big or small.
Teen Tech Time
It's On! Crush the competition, race to the finish line, show-off your moves. Come alone, or bring a friend, our Wii Switch is your Wii Switch every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. We have Mario Kart, Arms and more. (grades 6 and up.) See...
Brooklyn Bird Club Presents: Quail vs. Ticks by Eric Powers
“Ranger Eric” as students know him, is a biologist, teacher, photographer, outdoorsman, and overall nature-lover. He started leading nature hikes in 1987 as a Park Ranger in Colorado until he served two years in the US Peace Corps as an...
FEB
20
Research Workshop 101
Learn how to create keyword searches, and how to access library databases to find scholarly and peer-reviewed resources for academic research. Open to college students and adult learners.
Kids Create
Arts and crafts program for children to develop their creativity. Create a project to bring home with you.
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.
Genealogy for Beginners
This class explores the databases and resources available to genealogy researchers. This course is intended for the genealogy beginner, and participants will receive hands-on training as well as a list of genealogical research...
Beats, Rhymes, Convos and Demos
A dialog and demonstration featuring Hip Hop legends and contributors to the culture
In this four-part series, we will present major Hip Hop legends discussing their craft and contributions to Hip Hop culture. They’ll also give a hands-on...
FEB
21
Library Lanes: Older Adults Bowling League
Please join our premier virtual bowling team. Participants will learn how to bowl using a Microsoft Xbox One. After some practice, we will challenge other libraries around Brooklyn Public Library, to meet and compete with...
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...
Grow Your Business: Public Relations and Social Media Monitoring
Attend this workshop to learn how Cision, an online resource, can help you find media outlets, and create and send a press release. You'll also learn how to set up BPL's Cision account to monitor social...
FEB
22
Creative Aging: Active and Moving "A Pinch of Latin Spice!"
Enjoy this 8 week workshop introducing you to the exciting world of Latin American dances.Dancing can be great exercise for the body, mind and soul. Come join us in as the instructor demonstrates how to move your body to the various rhythmic...
Chess Club
Drop In for the Opportunity to play chess. All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Friday Afternoons, 3:30-5:30
Art and Music Division Third Floor 718-230-2184
Kids Tech Time
Join us to play on our Playstation 4 or our new technology!
FEB
23
Saturday Storytime!
Join us each Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Screaming on Paper: Activism and Community Engagement Through Comics
Join cartoonist, Carta Monir, in conversation with artist and Editorial Art Director, Hannah K. Lee, about community engagement, activism, and the experience of being a trans woman. This talk will delve into how family and vulnerability informs...
FEB
25
Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Older Adults
Learning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops.
Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft...
Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Older Adults
Learning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops.
Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft...
Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Older Adults
Learning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops.
Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft...
Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Older Adults
Learning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops.
Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft...
Intro to Video Editing with Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the leading video editing softwares. In this introductory class you’ll learn foundational and technical knowledge to begin editing your video projects. We’ll learn basic setup and how to navigate the user interface,...
FEB
26
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
All RIF members must have a BPL library card to participate in RIF. Receive free books: one free book when you sign up for RIF and a free book on your birthday. Checkout two books every week and receive a free book every third...
Story Play with RIF
Join us for stories, singing, and playtime!
Computer Basics
Computer Basics training is designed specifically for those who are completely new to computers or who feel they need to have more instruction before confidently using a computer.
Homework Help
Are you in grades K-8 and need help with your homework? Come to Homework Help at the library. No question is too big or small.
Teen Tech Time
It's On! Crush the competition, race to the finish line, show-off your moves. Come alone, or bring a friend, our Wii Switch is your Wii Switch every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. We have Mario Kart, Arms and more. (grades 6 and up.) See...
FEB
27
Kids Create
Arts and crafts program for children to develop their creativity. Create a project to bring home with you.
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.
Beats, Rhymes, Convos and Demos
A dialog and demonstration featuring Hip Hop legends and contributors to the culture
In this four-part series, we will present major Hip Hop legends discussing their craft and contributions to Hip Hop culture. They’ll also give a hands-on...
FEB
28
Library Lanes: Older Adults Bowling League
Please join our premier virtual bowling team. Participants will learn how to bowl using a Microsoft Xbox One. After some practice, we will challenge other libraries around Brooklyn Public Library, to meet and compete with...
SCRIE: #RentFreeze Homeowners and Tenants Enrollment Event
Enroll in the NYC Rent Freeze ProgramSeniors and People with Disabilities, Keep Your Rent From Increasing, If You:
- Are you 62 years or older (18 years old if disabled);
- Have a household income of $50,000 or less;
-...
Score Goes Pop!
Score goes Pop! with Artist Kameelah Janan Rasheed & Morgan Bassichis
Come make a pop song! This workshop, led by Kameelah Janan Rasheed and guest artist Morgan Bassichis, interprets found text from the exhibition Scoring the Stacks...
MAR
1
Creative Aging: Active and Moving "A Pinch of Latin Spice!"
Enjoy this 8 week workshop introducing you to the exciting world of Latin American dances.Dancing can be great exercise for the body, mind and soul. Come join us in as the instructor demonstrates how to move your body to the various rhythmic...
Chess Club
Drop In for the Opportunity to play chess. All skill levels and ages are welcome.
Friday Afternoons, 3:30-5:30
Art and Music Division Third Floor 718-230-2184
MAR
2
Storymakers 2019: a symposium for aspiring picture book creators ages 18-24 representing diverse voices
ATTENTION! Application for our special portfolio and manuscript review has been extended through the holiday weekend to Monday, Feb 18th!Register for the symposium using the RSVP button on this web page, then complete the portfolio/manuscript...
Tour of Central Library
This tour will explore the architectural significance and history of Brooklyn Public Library’s (BPL) landmark Central Library at Grand Army Plaza. The tour will introduce attendees to the history of the library’s spaces and its services. The tour...
Storymakers Publishers Panel on Diversity in Children's Picture Books
How Children's Publishers are Addressing the Need for More Diverse Books (And what we are looking for from new writers and illustrators!)Leaders in the field of diverse publishing discuss their efforts to increase equity and inclusivity...
MAR
3
Zora Neale Hurston: A Discussion of Barracoon and Her Amazing Life
The Black Luminary Society invites Brooklyn Public Library patrons to join in a two-part series celebrating the life and legacy of literary ancestor, Zora Neale Hurston and the recently released book Barracoon.
Part 1 - Sunday, ...
MAR
4
Spanish Storytime
Join us for stories and songs in Spanish for children and their parents or caregivers.
Acompáñenos con cuentos y canciones en español para niños y sus padres o cuidadores.
Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Older Adults
Learning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops.
Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft...
Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Older Adults
Learning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops.
Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft...
Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Older Adults
Learning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops.
Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft...
Never Too Late To Learn: Computer Topics for Older Adults
Learning to use a computer is not just for young people. Join as we explore the world of technology, using laptops.
Topics include computer basics, internet, email, online banking, online health information, Microsoft Word, Microsoft...
MAR
5
Stop Motion Animation
In two hours, learn the tools and techniques to create an animated film. Spend course time working on a short, animated video, with the potential to exhibit online or on Brooklyn Free Speech.
Homework Help
Are you in grades K-8 and need help with your homework? Come to Homework Help at the library. No question is too big or small.
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