FEB
24
K-Pop Party
Has your favorite K-Pop group recently had a comeback? Are you dying to introduce new people to your favorite songs? Join the Greenpoint library for a K-Pop streaming party! We have a great playlist set up, but requests are always welcome!...
Virtual Kids Create
Spend a quick and crafty half hour with the Macon children's librarians drawing, coloring, cutting, tying, or some combination of those.
This will be broadcast from the Macon Library Facebook Page.
Virtual Storytime with Miss Emily
Come read, sing, and play with Miss Emily! Each Wednesday afternoon, a new storytime for ages 0-5 will be uploaded to the Red Hook Library Facebook page, and will remain up for 48 hours so you can view it whenever is convenient for your...
Borough Park Presents Storytime: Mini Mysteries with Mr. Mike Presents Encyclopedia Brown
Mr. Mike continues his reading of the Encyclopedia Brown Mysteries in order with the fourth mystery in the second book: Encyclopedia Brown Boy Detective and The Case of the Secret Pitch. Today's mystery is The...
Kids Coding: Star Wars
Come and immerse yourself in the world of Star Wars. Learn how to code droids to complete tasks using block coding and javascript.
Afterschool Spanish Ready Set Kindergarten Series
Join us for Ready Set Kindergarten in Spanish 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...
Teen Book Club Homework Help on Discord
You MUST have discord downloaded to your device and an account created. It is free! This server is for grades 6-12.
Basic homework help for grades 6-12. The admins and mods are willing to assist with homework, if they can. You...
Virtual Chess Workshop
Virtual Chess Workshop
Kids and teens, learn to play or improve your game, with instructor David Camara from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. For beginners or advanced players. Please register for information on how and where to participate!...
Teen Time Escape Rooms
Come join us in our quest to escape some rooms!
Please register so we can send you the zoom room number.
East New York Reads Homework Help
Brooklyn Public Library is offering Virtual Homework Help sessions via the East New York Reads Initiative to school aged students! Whether you’re attending school in person, online or a mixture of both, ALL students are welcome. (Grades 1-5)...
Borough Park Presents for Black History Month Akwesi's African Safari
African-American stories and tales, accompanied by music and dance.
Virtual Chess Workshop
Virtual Chess Workshop
Kids and teens, learn to play or improve your game every Moday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm. For beginners or advanced players. Please register for information on how and where to participate!...
Author Reading and Activity: Your Corner Dark
Join young adult’s book author Desmond Hall in a talk that will center on his process, in particular, the use of the “forces of antagonism.” During the discussion he will use his novel, YOUR CORNER DARK, to exemplify how the forces of antagonism...
Library Lab: Homemade Catapults Cancelled
Today, we're making homemade catapults! Join us as we use popsicle sticks and a spoon to make a mini catapult. See if you can design one that can take out a homemade obstacle course (Angry Birds style)! This Library Lab also has an optional...
Retro Gaming Stream
If you enjoy retro video games, or have an interest in viewing a live stream of some classic games, then our Retro Gaming Stream is perfect for you. During this stream the Librarian/Gamer Yosenex, will give some historical insight about...
Borough Park Library Presents Asante's African Safari
Enjoy an adventure with Asante's African Safari
Akwesi Asante tells African-American Stories and tales, accompanied by music and dance.
All ages welcome!
We will be using Zoom to host this program. You will need...
Virtual Chess Workshop
Virtual Chess Workshop
Kids and teens, learn to play or improve your game every Moday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm. For beginners or advanced players. Please register for information on how and where to participate!...
Spring Chess Tournament Series
Calling all chess afficionados! Come play chess with Ms. Damla and IM Reinaldo in our spring (and winter?) chess tournament series. Please email [email protected] for the password.
1/13: https://lichess.org/tournament/...
Virtual Spanish Conversation Group
Join other adults who are learning to speak Spanish 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...
Jack & Friends: Stomp, Clap, & Sing with Suzi Shelton
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Join local family performer Suzi Shelton for a series of fun-filled musical performances....
Gates of Equality-The story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as told from his speeches and writings -- online! (age 8+)
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Virtual event - online (Age 8+)
Participate here;
https://www.facebook.com/urbanstagesoutreach
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Teen Time Virtual Program New Utrecht
Please, come and join us for the weekly Virtual New Utrecht Teen Time - online games, virtual tours, songs, and socialization with your peers.
Adult Yoga with Melanie
Join Melanie Morgan for alignment-based flow classes uploaded every Wednesday at 6pm! Each class lasts about one hour and 15 minutes. All levels are welcome!
View the broadcast on the Park Slope Library Facebook page at 6:00 PM....
Suicide Survivors Grief Support Group
The group is informal and completely free, it is a peer support group. This program is only for those who lost their loved ones to suicide.
No need to struggle alone. Come and share your story with other survivors for mutual support....
Religion and Religious Diversity: the life of Jesus and the story of Christ
Please join us for six-part series on World Religions and Religious Diversity, presented by John Wang who received his master’s degree in Theological Studies from Harvard University. Through this series , Mr. Wang will share with us...
Claudio Lomnitz discusses Nuestra América with Claire Messud
In Nuestra América, eminent anthropologist and historian Claudio Lomnitz traces his grandparents’ exile from Eastern Europe to South America. In his appearance at BPL Presents, he discusses this landmark journey with novelist Claire...
Knit, Crochet & Sew Together
Looking for company while your hands are busy with yarn or textiles? Join the Greenpoint Library for a Zoom knitting/crocheting/sewing/fiber arts session to share your projects and hangout. All are welcome!
**Registration...
FEB
25
Coney Island's Virtual Story Time with Ms. Sharon
Join us for a pre-recorded Virtual Storytime with Ms. Sharon from the Coney Island Library! We will be sharing books, songs, rhymes, and tips for development of early literacy skills. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are all...
Zoom Virtual Storytime with Kat
Join us for Virtual Storytime (Storyzoom?) with Kat from Adams Street Library and Annex for books, songs, and tips for your child to acquire early literacy, fine motor, and language development skills.
We will gather with Zoom!...
Musical Yoga Storytime
Join us for a storytime for toddlers incorporating live music and yoga! View the broadcast on the Brooklyn Public Library Facebook Page at 10:00AM.
Clinton Hill Library presents Virtual Storytime
Books, songs, and movement activities to get your child’s body and brain going.
New videos are posted Thursday mornings at 9am on our Facebook page: facebook.com/ClintonHillLibrary
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...
Virtual Bushwick and Brownsville Brainy Babies
Join us for a brain-building program on Zoom for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers from Bushwick or Brownsville. Includes storytimes in English and Spanish, early literacy tips, craft ideas, songs with a...
Virtual Adult Storytime: Black History Month 2021 Edition
Donald Peebles, Adult Librarian at Saratoga Library, will facilitate a series of virtual Adult Storytime sessions by reading about Black historical icons and figures of the African Diaspora throughout Black History Month.
Park Slope Library's Virtual Storyplay
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Come join one of the Park Slope Library children's librarians for a virtual storytime!...
Lee Conmigo
Lee Conmigo – ¡Lee! ¡Hable! ¡Cante! ¡Juegue! Libros y recursos gratuitos. Una serie de cuatro talleres virtuales y gratuitos sobre buenas prácticas para cuidadores de niños jóvenes. Vamos a aprender como apoyar el desarrollo mental de...
Signing Up for the Covid-19 Vaccine: A Forum
Join Services for Older Adults as we present a forum from Brooklyn Public Library's Erik Bobilin, Adult Services Librarian, on tips and advice for navigating the registration to get your Covid-19 vaccination. Resources and...
COVID-19 Community Conversations: Mental Health, Equity and Resilience
COVID-19 Community Conversations: Mental Health, Equity and Resilience is a 60 minute informational virtual presentation on potential mental health impacts, relevant coping skills and available resources. This session will cover topics such as...
Expecting and New Parents Support Group
Facilitated by Jennette Selig, PD (DTI), CLEC, CCCE. Jennette is a neighborhood mom in North Brooklyn, childbirth educator, and lactation educator/counselor.
**Registration Required!
We will be using Zoom to host this...
Virtual Cortelyou, New Utrecht and Midwood Library Brainy Babies
Families can enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices with Brainy Babies storytime for children ages 0-3. Each week we will read books, sing songs, and do fun activities that promote...
Kids in Black History: Claudette Colvin! With Online Resource Guide (Middle Grade +)
Join our video premiere on the Paerdegat Facebook Page. Learn about Claudette Colvin, the 15-year-old Civil Rights pioneer who fought against bus segregation, and won. She inspired Rosa Parks and hopefully, she'll inspire you, too!
Want...
Meet the Artists: Tai-chi and Chinese Brush Painting Masters Yuan Ping Hu and Shulin Sun
Have you ever wondered how vast landscapes of mountains, rivers, and valleys can be created with ink and water? Or try to imagine what it would be like to move all parts of your body simultaneously and slowly to benefit the body, mind, and...
Dove of Peace Arts and Crafts Grab and Go(For All Ages)
Come by Highlawn Branch and pick up a free Dove of Peace Grab and Go Kit!! :0)
We are offering this fun D.I.Y. Arts and Craft kit in celebration of Black History Month. Doves are a universal symbol of peace and are a great...
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.
Book Discussion - THE DEEP by Rivers Solomon
Virtual Book Discussion (via Zoom)
-Shortlsted for the Brooklyn Public Library Literary Prize in fiction
-A one-hour Book Discussion hosted by a member of the BPL Lit Prize committee
-Black History Month Special Selection...
Virtual Homework Help—Open Hours
Need help with homework? We can help! Homework Help is back —virtually—at Brooklyn Public Library!
Homework Help now has open hours! With open hours there is no need to register, just show up, (click here) and we'll connect you with one...
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 Microsoft Excel 2010.
Teen Chess Basics Workshop
Want to learn the tips and tricks used by the greatest chess players of all time? You're at the right place!
Welcome to Teen Chess Basics Workshop!!
Learn how to master your chess skills with LiChess!, used by the top...
Choosing a Legal Structure | NYC SBS
An insider look at tips, considerations, and best practices to start your small business in NYC.
To start and run a successful business you must first understand the many different legal considerations that are needed to establish a...
Teen Virtual Chess Arena
Please join us every Thursday for a friendly competition for teens looking to interact and sharpen their chess skills simultaneously!
We will be using LiChess as the "Arena," meaning after one game is over, you will be put in...