JAN
28
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.
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!...
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 storytime with Ms Abby
Join us for weekly storytimes right here on the Cypress Hills library Facebook page with Ms. Abby for fun stories and songs!
Clinton Hill Library presents Virtual Storytime Cancelled
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 Storytime with the Windsor Terrace Library
Join Ms. Olivia for virtual storytime with books, songs, and tips for your child to acquire early literacy, fine motor, and language developmental skills. View the live broadcast from the Windsor Terrace Library Facebook Page.
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...
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...
Bilingual Storytime in English & Tibetan
Join us for a virtual winter bilingual storytime in Tibetan & English incorporating stories, songs and rhymes! སྐད་གཉིས་བྱིས་པའི་དཔེ་ཀློག་ལེ་ཚན། View the live broadcast on the Brooklyn Public Library Family Page...
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!...
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...
Origami Grab and Go Kits
The New Lots Library is distributing origami grab and go kits for children and adults. These kits can be used with instructional videos on the New Lots Library Facebook Page, library books from our book display, or other instructional...
Wintry Storytime with Ms. Hunter
Join Ms. Hunter for a cozy wintry storytime, singing songs and reading stories with her animal friends on the DeKalb Facebook Page.
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.
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...
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...
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...
Aaand I Lost...| BPL Gaming Stream
Aaand I Lost is an interactive BPL gaming stream where Tyler the librarian does a playthrough of a game he's never played before!
Join Tyler as he stumbles blindly through games that he's never played before...
Storytime
Storytime with Jezz!
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...
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...
Ready Set Kindergarten Parent Workshop: Support Early Learning Creatively at Home with Everyday Materials
Join us for this FREE parent workshop for parents and caregivers in our Ready Set Kindergarten Program, or any parent or caregiver of children ages 3-5.
In partnership with Tom Burnett, Director of Early Childhood at the...
Life Skills for Teens: Time Management
A weekly program for teens to help them gain important life skills and knowledge to survive adulthood.
For ages 14-18.
Will be led by YA librarian, Jes G.
Kids Create: Van Gogh's Starry Night
Today we'll learn about the Artist Vincent Van Gogh, then we'll recreate his icon "The Starry Night" painting!
Suggested materials:
Paper Pencil Paint Paintbrush Fork**Registration required!
We will be using...
Gerritsen Beach: Virtual Acrylic Painting Class
Join instructor Freddy Santiago and learn about acrylic painting in this 7-session course!
For this class, you will need the following supplies:
1. Pencil
2. Eraser (Kneaded Eraser)
3. Thick Paper (Mixed Media paper...
Creating an Annotated Bibliography: NYCHD Workshop for Students
This workshop is designed to support students who are working on History Day projects, but all students, teachers, and parents are welcome to attend. We’ll talk about how to cite primary and secondary sources, and then how to assemble those in a...
Book Adventures: Teaser Chapter
Tune in for a favorite chapter (not necessarily the first) out of a book you might like, and please let us know in comments whether you'll be reading more :)
This will be broadcast from the Macon Library Facebook Page.
Virtual Chess Workshop
Virtual Chess Workshop
Kids and teens, learn to play or improve your game, with instructor Juan Tica from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. For beginners or advanced players. Please register for information on how and where to participate!...
Documenting the Uprising: A Panel Discussion on Archiving and Activism
As Black Lives Matter protestors took to the streets this summer, a proliferation of information-sharing followed, from videos and photographs, to social media posts and encrypted messages about organizing, ...
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....
Nigel Morgan artist in residence presents 99 projects from the 99 cent store
Did you know that the raw materials for many creative ideas can be found at your local 99cent store; things for drawing, painting, collage-making, sculpting and much more?
This class is designed to be fun. Interactive and a safe place (...
Best Buy Teen Tech Center Presents: Virtual Open Mic
We're back for 2021! Teens are invited to show off their talents in a virtual open mic via Zoom. These can include musical performances, dance, poetry, visual art, storytelling and more.
If you would like to perform, use this...
Teen Time: Jeopardy
Join us for Virtual Jeopardy! Ages 12-17 are welcome.
Online registration required. This program will take place on Zoom. Registrants will receive an email with access to the Zoom meeting prior to the event.
This program is...
A Night of Ideas Brooklyn: Closing the Distance/Proches
Brooklyn Public Library and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy co-present:
A NIGHT OF IDEAS BROOKLYN: CLOSING THE DISTANCE / PROCHES
Join us for a FREE SIX-HOUR VIRTUAL EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, featuring philosophical...
Get Started On Your Business Plan With Brooklyn Public Library!
Rescheduled from January 21.
Is one of your New Years goals to start your own business? The Business & Career Center can help!
Gale Business: Plan Builder offers an engaging, step-by-step guided experience,...
Live from 868 Irving Street: Embracing the Caribbean Dancing Body
Missing Carnival this year? You're not alone. Join us for a virtual dance performance and presentation, from the comfort of your home. Note: This event was initially scheduled for 6pm but will instead now start at 7pm.
Dancer Makayla...
Editing Audio With Audacity
Using Audacity, a free, open-source audio editing program, this class will walk you through the basic audio editing skills involved in making a podcast. We'll go over how to use Audacity to record, trim, and clean up audio files. We'll also talk...
Story Time With Mr. Clyde
Sleepy Story Time Fun!
Story Time With Mr. Clyde
Sleepy Story Time Fun!
When Galactic Tourism Goes Awry: The Science of Tobias S. Buckell’s The Galactic Tourist Industrial Complex
Have you ever wondered how cities would transform if humanity was not only in contact with alien lifeforms, but Earth was a tourist destination for intergalactic travel? Or maybe you’re the type of person who idly wonders about how humans and...
JAN
29
Grab and Go Valentines Coloring Pages
Available while supplies last all this week...come get your Valentine's coloring pages! Available in our lobby, stop by soon!
Origami Grab and Go Kits
The New Lots Library is distributing origami grab and go kits for children and adults. These kits can be used with instructional videos on the New Lots Library Facebook Page, library books from our book display, or other instructional...
Clarendon Grab and Go Origami Heart Corner Bookmark Kit!
Origami heart corner bookmark kits are available for pick up at the Clarendon Branch! Make yourself (or someone you love) a fun, love-filled valentine bookmark. Available while supplies last.
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...
Knit Together
We can all sit in our homes and knit by ourselves, or we can 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...
McKinley Park Branch Virtual First 5 Years Storytime
Come join McKinley Park Branch for a fun virtual storytime program with read out louds and songs on zoom.
Registration Required!
Zoom information will be sent via email 1 hr before the program
Virtual Storytime with Washington Irving - on ZOOM
Join Louisa for an interactive virtual storytime on Zoom with books, songs, and tips for your child to acquire early literacy, fine motor, and language developmental skills.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom...
Meditation, Spirituality, Faith and Self-Knowledge (Virtual Program)
12:30pm - Guided meditation, breath-work, and group chanting of “OM” 🕉 mantra
01:00pm- Spirituality teachings of the week on realizing the True Self 💟, the divinity within us, and the practices of Self-knowledge 🕉, oneness and devotion...
