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MAY
30

Stomp, Clap and Sing with Hopalong Andrew

Tue, May 30   10:30 am to 11:30 am   Central Library, Plaza

Birth to Five Years Events for Youth and Family music stomp clap and sing

Hopalong Andrew is an American Western and Folk music singer and humorist who revisions classic cowboy and folk songs to playfully reflect city life for urban cowpokes. C’mon down, y’hear!

**In case of rain, this program will relocate to...

Stomp, Clap and Sing with Hopalong Andrew

Bookmobile @ Coffey Park

Tue, May 30   11:00 am to 4:00 pm   Coffey Park

Adults bookmobile Events for Youth and Family

Brooklyn Public Library & Red Hook Branch Staff invite you to join them at Coffey Park during their closure!

Members of the team will provide reference services, patrons towards library and community resources.  There will also...

Bookmobile @ Coffey Park

Game On Kids

Tue, May 30   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Windsor Terrace, Meeting Room

Kids Events for Youth and Family game on table-top & board games

Join us for board games and card games for kids aged 5 and up.  You can also check out games from our new Board Game Library.

Game On Kids

MAY
31

Outdoor Storytime at Windsor Terrace Library

Wed, May 31   10:30 am to 11:00 am   Windsor Terrace Library

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

Now that Spring is here, we will hold Storytime outside by the rosebush when the weather allows.  No tickets needed. Just bring a beach chair or blanket as our outdoor seating is limited.  

Please park your strollers inside...

Outdoor Storytime at Windsor Terrace Library

Brownsville Brainy Babies

Wed, May 31   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Brownsville Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books Brainy Babies Events for Youth and Family first five years

Join us for a Brain Building program in Howard playground, for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers in Brownsville.  Early literacy tips, craft ideas, songs and fingerplay.  In the event of inclement weather, the program...

Brownsville Brainy Babies

Toddler Time

Wed, May 31   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. 

Toddler Time

Bookmobile @ Leonard

Wed, May 31   11:00 am to 4:00 pm   Leonard Library

Adults bookmobile Events for Youth and Family

Brooklyn Public Library & Leonard Branch Staff invite you to join them in front of Leonard branch during their closure!

Members of the team will provide reference services, patrons towards library and community resources.  There...

Bookmobile @ Leonard

Bindlestiff Circus Story Time

Wed, May 31   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Cortelyou Library

Birth to Five Years Events for Youth and Family first five years toddler time

Cortelyou Road Presents in partnership with Cortelyou Library the Bindlestiff Cirkus Story Time. Weather permitting this event will be held outside and will include music and stories for toddlers and pre-k aged children. Enjoy fun magic tricks,...

Bindlestiff Circus Story Time

Toddler Play Time

Wed, May 31   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.

Toddler Play Time

Spellbound Theatre: Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please

Wed, May 31   3:30 pm to 4:45 pm   Ulmer Park Library

Kids Events for Youth and Family kids create story play

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Ulmer Park Library - May 31 @ 3:30pm 

 

Join Spellbound Theatre for a FREE pop-up show called Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please and art activity around our theme, “A Subway Adventure...

Spellbound Theatre: Stand Clear of the Closing Doors, Please

JUN
1

Park Slope Storytime!

Thu, Jun 1   1:30 pm to 2:15 pm   Park Slope, Auditorium

Kids Events for Youth and Family first five years storytime summer reading

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.

...
Park Slope Storytime!

Family Board Game Hour

Thu, Jun 1   2:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Kings Highway Library

Adults Events for Youth and Family game on table-top & board games

Come join us and play board games! Bring your own or play some of ours. We have games like chess, checkers, monopoly, clue, connect four, and others. Come alone or bring a friend! All ages welcome, but all children must be accompanied by a...

Family Board Game Hour

Branches in Bloom: Gardening Club - Brownsville

Thu, Jun 1   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Brownsville Library

Kids after school BPL Outdoors Branches in Bloom Events for Youth and Family

Kids and families, join us after school for our Gardening Club!

We'll learn about different aspects of gardening, get our hands dirty as we plant and care for what we grow, and make our garden beautiful. 

Located in the...

Branches in Bloom: Gardening Club - Brownsville

JUN
2

Friday Storytime @ Cortelyou Library

Fri, Jun 2   11:00 am to 11:30 pm   Cortelyou Library

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

Join us every Friday at 11 am for a half-hour of song & stories for ages 0-5 followed by play-time! No registration necessary. This program is held on the floor of the Children's Area or during nice weather, it can be held outside.

...

Friday Storytime @ Cortelyou Library

Park Slope Storytime!

Fri, Jun 2   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Park Slope, Auditorium

Kids Events for Youth and Family first five years storytime summer reading

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.

...
Park Slope Storytime!

Borough Park Presents Friday Films for Kids

Fri, Jun 2   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Borough Park Library, Children's Room

Kids Events for Youth and Family film movies movies at the library

Returning Program Borough Park Presents Friday Films for Kids!

For kids ages 5 to 12. parents and caregivers welcomed.

Movies vary each week. 

*no registration required; attendance limited by room capacity

Borough Park Presents Friday Films for Kids

Kids Create

Fri, Jun 2   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Brownsville Library

Kids after school arts and crafts Events for Youth and Family kids create

Let your creativity shine by creating a craft with a seasonal theme. 

Each week we'll create a different project using materials such as clay, paint, yarn, beads, and paper to make a one-of-a-kind creation for you to take home. The...

Kids Create

Build with LEGO

Fri, Jun 2   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Windsor Terrace, Meeting Room

Kids Build with Lego Events for Youth and Family

Join us in the Community Room for a LEGO building session for kids aged 6-12.  Take on a building challenge, or do your own thing.  

Build with LEGO

JUN
3

Read with a Therapy Dog

Sat, Jun 3   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Windsor Terrace, Meeting Room

Kids Events for Youth and Family therapy dogs

Read to a dog at the library!  Come meet Sammi the certified therapy dog and practice your reading in a low stress environment.

Sign up for a slot at the Customer Service Desk on the day of the program.

Ages 5-12

This...

Read with a Therapy Dog

Jack and the Beanstalk with Child's Play NY

Sat, Jun 3   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Kids Events for Youth and Family performance story play

A troupe of Child’s Play NY actors perform an original adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk and as they do, they engage families in theater games to bring the characters and plot to life. Follow Jack on a quest to rescue a magic harp! Help Jack...

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Jack and the Beanstalk with Child's Play NY

Celebrate Hip Hop at Brighton Beach - Dance Workshop

Sat, Jun 3   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Brighton Beach Library

Kids dance fitness and classes Events for Youth and Family Hip-Hop 50

Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop! 

Join KOM3 of the Breaks Kru to celebrate Hip Hop's 50th birthday! In this family-friendly workshop, we will explore the history and evolution of Breakin' (sometimes referred as...

Celebrate Hip Hop at Brighton Beach - Dance Workshop

JUN
6

Techmobile @ Coffey Park

Tue, Jun 6   11:00 am to 4:00 pm   Coffey Park

Adults bookmobile Events for Youth and Family

Brooklyn Public Library & Red Hook Branch Staff invite you to join them at Coffey Park during their closure!

Members of the team will provide laptop and desktop computer services as well as patrons towards library and community...

Techmobile @ Coffey Park

Game On Kids

Tue, Jun 6   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Windsor Terrace, Meeting Room

Kids Events for Youth and Family game on table-top & board games

Join us for board games and card games for kids aged 5 and up.  You can also check out games from our new Board Game Library.

Game On Kids

JUN
7

Outdoor Storytime at Windsor Terrace Library

Wed, Jun 7   10:30 am to 11:00 am   Windsor Terrace Library

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

Now that Spring is here, we will hold Storytime outside by the rosebush when the weather allows.  No tickets needed. Just bring a beach chair or blanket as our outdoor seating is limited.  

Please park your strollers inside...

Outdoor Storytime at Windsor Terrace Library

Brownsville Brainy Babies

Wed, Jun 7   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Brownsville Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books Brainy Babies Events for Youth and Family first five years

Join us for a Brain Building program in Howard playground, for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers in Brownsville.  Early literacy tips, craft ideas, songs and fingerplay.  In the event of inclement weather, the program...

Brownsville Brainy Babies

Magic Evan

Wed, Jun 7   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Kings Bay Library

Kids Events for Youth and Family magic show summer reading

Join us for a fun filled magical event where Magic Evan performs tricks to make the impossible seem possible. Prepare to be amazed as Magic Evan makes objects disappear, reads your mind, and so much more

Magic Evan

JUN
8

SUMMER @ BPL KICK OFF EVENT

Thu, Jun 8   12:00 pm to 4:00 pm   DeKalb Library

Kids Events for Youth and Family Hip-Hop 50 music summer reading

Get ready to have fun—it's time for Summer Reading at Brooklyn Public Library. This year we will kick it off at the Dekalb Branch.  Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversay of Hip Hop & come dressed in your favorite Hip Hop gear...

SUMMER @ BPL KICK OFF EVENT

Summer @ BPL Kickoff: Parallel Exit

Thu, Jun 8   12:00 pm to 1:30 pm   McKinley Park Library

Kids all ages Events for Youth and Family magic show summer reading

Come and kick off Summer @ BPL at the McKinley Park library! We'll be welcoming special guests Mark Lonergan and Parallel Exit for a fun, family friendly performance. This interactive program is perfect for families and guests of all ages. There...

Summer @ BPL Kickoff: Parallel Exit

Summer @ BPL Kick-off Event : with magician Myron the Magnificent

Thu, Jun 8   1:00 pm to 3:30 pm   Brownsville Library

Kids Events for Youth and Family magic show parents and caregivers summer reading

We're kicking off Summer @ BPL!

Let's have fun this summer - reading, learning, exploring Brooklyn, and getting together.

Join us for an afternoon in Howard Playground. Pick up free books, your Summer @ BPL gameboard, and special...

Summer @ BPL Kick-off Event : with magician Myron the Magnificent

[email protected] 2023 Kickoff Party! at Clinton Hill Library

Thu, Jun 8   1:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Clinton Hill Library

Kids arts and crafts Events for Youth and Family performance summer reading kickoff

Summer is here again, and we intend to get it started in style! Join us for an afternoon of outdoor festivities to celebrate our wonderful community and pick up everything you’ll need for another exciting [email protected]!

Featuring:

...
Summer@BPL 2023 Kickoff Party! at Clinton Hill Library

[email protected] Kickoff at New Lots Library

Thu, Jun 8   1:30 pm to 3:30 pm   New Lots Library

Kids arts and crafts Events for Youth and Family music performance

Get ready to have fun—it's time for Summer at Brooklyn Public Library!  

Join us for a celebration to kick-off Summer @ BPL with free activities outdoors.  In case of rain, we will move the fun indoors....

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Summer@BPL Kickoff at New Lots Library

Park Slope Storytime!

Thu, Jun 8   1:30 pm to 2:15 pm   Park Slope, Auditorium

Kids Events for Youth and Family first five years storytime summer reading

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.

...
Park Slope Storytime!

Stories with ALEXANDER

Thu, Jun 8   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Central Library, Youth Wing

Kids Events for Youth and Family performance summer reading summer reading kickoff

Kick off [email protected] with dynamic storytelling from Alexander! Worlds collide when this actor-singer-dancer-writer engages audiences. When Alexander tells a story you’ll shake, laugh, swing and sing. Prepare to be moved!

Alexander Elisa is...

Stories with ALEXANDER

Music and Dance with Conroy Warren

Thu, Jun 8   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Saratoga Library

Kids Events for Youth and Family music summer reading kickoff

Come kick off your Summer @ BPL – Book Your Brooklyn, and join us for a free family concert, live at Saratoga! Enjoy the power and pleasure of Jazz, Calypso and Reggae through singing and dancing in an interactive performance with Conroy Warren....

Music and Dance with Conroy Warren

Family Board Game Hour

Thu, Jun 8   2:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Kings Highway Library

Adults Events for Youth and Family game on table-top & board games

Come join us and play board games! Bring your own or play some of ours. We have games like chess, checkers, monopoly, clue, connect four, and others. Come alone or bring a friend! All ages welcome, but all children must be accompanied by a...

Family Board Game Hour

Summer @ BPL Kickoff Event: Suzi Shelton Live in Concert!

Thu, Jun 8   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Kings Highway Library

Kids Events for Youth and Family live music summer reading summer reading kickoff

Kings Highway Library is kicking off Book Your Brooklyn -- Summer @ Brooklyn Public Library! Join us for a free family concert with Suzi Shelton live at Kings Highway. After the performance, pick up your special Summer @...

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Summer @ BPL Kickoff Event: Suzi Shelton Live in Concert!

Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats

Thu, Jun 8   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Kensington Library

Kids Events for Youth and Family live music music summer reading

Multi-award-winning children's artist, Lucy Kalantari, brings delightful jazz age inspired music everyone can enjoy! Kids and families will love the interactive jazz-scat-along play, while singing about the simple joys and delights of life....

Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats

Summer @ BPL Kickoff Event: Bilingual Birdies

Thu, Jun 8   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Multipurpose Room

Kids all ages Events for Youth and Family live music music

Come and kick off Summer @ BPL at the Brooklyn Heights Library! We'll be welcoming special guests Bilingual Birdies for a fun, family friendly performance. Come get your Summer @ BPL game board!

 

Summer @ BPL Kickoff Event: Bilingual Birdies

[email protected] Kickoff Party at Williamsburgh Branch

Thu, Jun 8   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Williamsburgh Library

Kids arts and crafts Events for Youth and Family summer reading kickoff

Summer is here again! Join us for an afternoon of activities to celebrate our wonderful community and pick up everything you’ll need for another exciting [email protected]!

Summer@BPL  Kickoff Party at Williamsburgh Branch

JUN
9

Friday Storytime @ Cortelyou Library

Fri, Jun 9   11:00 am to 11:30 pm   Cortelyou Library

Birth to Five Years Events for Youth and Family stomp clap and sing storytime

Join us every Friday at 11 am for a half-hour of song & stories for ages 0-5 followed by play-time! No registration necessary. This program is held on the floor of the Children's Area or during nice weather, it can be held outside.

...

Friday Storytime @ Cortelyou Library

Park Slope Storytime!

Fri, Jun 9   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Park Slope, Auditorium

Kids Events for Youth and Family first five years storytime summer reading

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.

...
Park Slope Storytime!

Borough Park Presents Friday Films for Kids

Fri, Jun 9   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Borough Park Library, Children's Room

Kids Events for Youth and Family film movies movies at the library

Returning Program Borough Park Presents Friday Films for Kids!

For kids ages 5 to 12. parents and caregivers welcomed.

Movies vary each week. 

*no registration required; attendance limited by room capacity

Borough Park Presents Friday Films for Kids

Build with LEGO

Fri, Jun 9   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Windsor Terrace, Meeting Room

Kids Build with Lego Events for Youth and Family

Join us in the Community Room for a LEGO building session for kids aged 6-12.  Take on a building challenge, or do your own thing.  

Build with LEGO

JUN
10

Hip Hop 50 at Bushwick

Sat, Jun 10   12:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Bushwick Library

Kids BPL Outdoors Events for Youth and Family Hip-Hop 50

Hip Hop is turning 50 and the Bushwick Library is ready to celebrate!

Join us on June 10th for an afternoon celebrating Hip Hop. Featuring a DJ, Break Dancing, Hip Hop Fashion and more, there will be something for everyone to enjoy....

Hip Hop 50 at Bushwick

Borough Park Presents Friday Films for Kids

Sat, Jun 10   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Borough Park Library, Children's Room

Kids Events for Youth and Family film movies movies at the library

Returning Program Borough Park Presents Friday Films for Kids!

For kids ages 5 to 12. parents and caregivers welcomed.

Movies vary each week. 

*no registration required; attendance limited by room capacity

Borough Park Presents Friday Films for Kids

Dyker Presents: Hip-Hop Diabolo

Sat, Jun 10   1:30 pm to 2:30 pm   Dyker Library

Teens & Young Adults Asian Pacific American Heritage Month dance fitness and classes Events for Youth and Family Hip-Hop 50

Come to the Dyker Library to attend a  Diaboo Workshop incorporating the Hip-Hop Dance Form.  The goal is to introduce this recreational juggling activity from China to people of all ages to enjoy.  Participants will have a chance...

Dyker Presents: Hip-Hop Diabolo

Spellbound Theatre

Sat, Jun 10   2:00 pm to 3:15 pm   Gravesend Library

Birth to Five Years Events for Youth and Family performance

Spellbound Theatre  

New York's award-winning theatre for very young children.

​They bring original theatre, storytelling and puppetry performances and workshops to schools, libraries, and...

Spellbound Theatre

Read with a Therapy Dog

Sat, Jun 10   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Windsor Terrace, Meeting Room

Kids Events for Youth and Family therapy dogs

Read to a dog at the library!  Come meet Sammi the certified therapy dog and practice your reading in a low stress environment.

Sign up for a slot at the Customer Service Desk on the day of the program.

Ages 5-12

This...

Read with a Therapy Dog

Live Music! Hot Toast Music Co.

Sat, Jun 10   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Kids after school Events for Youth and Family live music music

Live Music Performance: HOT TOAST MUSIC CO. Children's Concert Series Saturday, June 10th @3:30pm. Free with registration.  https://www.hottoastmusic.com/ *Please show confirmation of registration at the door*
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Live Music! Hot Toast Music Co.

JUN
13

Stomp, Clap and Sing with Sunny Songsters

Tue, Jun 13   10:30 am to 11:30 am   Central Library, Plaza

Birth to Five Years Events for Youth and Family music stomp clap and sing

Come sing and dance with the Sunny Songsters! We take children on an exciting 45 minute musical journey filled with instruments, scarves, bubbles and much more.  Our mission is to foster an appreciation for music through play-based learning...

Stomp, Clap and Sing with Sunny Songsters

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