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This Might Help: A Poetry Class
Classes are currently full. This page will update when space opens.
In this weekly workshop on Sunday afternoons, we will study poets who find comfort in the midst of difficulty.
We will examine comfort in all of its forms: love,...
JUN
1
Virtual Storytime
It is our Summer Reading Kickoff Day! This year's Theme is Imagine Your Story. Let your imagination run wild.**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**...
Summer Reading Kickoff: Cara Samantha
Clap, dance, sing, and party along with Cara Samantha and her magical musicians as they crawl their way into your hearts with a variety of pop, Motown, Disney, and family favorite songs.
View the broadcast on the Brooklyn Public Library...
Latin Dance: Cumbia & Bachata
Latin Dance is mainly derived from three styles: Native American, European, and African influences. Latin Dance is for Everyone! It doesn't matter what life throws at us or where we're from, once the tunes start playing and we start listening to...
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.
Summer Reading Kickoff: Storybook Castles by ArchForKids
Magnificent castles appear in many fairy tales. They house a royal family, guards and many others. They are defensive structures designed to keep enemies out. Castles can also be places of secrets, with rooms where people and things can be hidden...
Learn Latin Dance
Take an afternoon break and get moving to the rhythm and music of Latin dance. Instructor Leonardo Sardella from Friends of Argentine Tango will run through the steps of dances like the cha-cha, mamba, and salsa before turning up the music...
Virtual Movement Challenge
Seraphina is thrilled for the opportunity to join together over the next 6 weeks to grow as a community of movers and body enthusiasts! Our sessions together will act as a space to hold each other accountable to be consistent and to play. While...
Virtual Dungeons and Dragons
Hey teens! Are you bummed about social distancing but still want to game with your friends? Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons online game! Our librarians are going to make some awesome adventures for you!
We are using...
Summer Reading Kickoff: Mexican Folk Traditional with Calpulli Youth Dance!
Join youth members of the Calpulli Mexican Dance group. Outfitted in traditional costumes, the talented dancers will perform selections from different regions of Mexico-Jalisco, set to the world famous music of the Mariachi.
View the...
Book Adventures: Imagine Your Story with a Wish
Join us as we kick off Summer Reading 2020: Imagine Your Story. Book Adventures are designed for kids aged 5-12, but everyone is welcome to join! During this program, we will be reading "Wish" by Chris Saunders. After reading, we'll have a brief...
Virtual Chess Workshop
Virtual Chess Workshop
Kids and teens, learn to play or improve your game, with instructor Reinaldo Duran from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. For beginners or advanced players. Please register for information on how and where to participate!...
Poetry with Zetta Elliott
Teens are invited to join author Zetta Elliott for a poetry workshop. Using examples from her own collection SAY HER NAME, Elliott will share warm-ups and prompts from her writing workbook FIND YOUR VOICE.
Participants must register and a...
Accepting Applications for the 2020 Brooklyn Public Library Poet-in-Residence
The Brooklyn Public Library—in Collaboration with Brooklyn Poet Laureate Tina Chang—is accepting applications for the 2020 Brooklyn Public Library Poet-in-Residence
The newly established annual poetry residency offers time, space,...
Chapter by Chapter: Harry Potter
Social distancing got you down? Remote learning stressing you out?
Welcome to Chapter to Chapter, a older kid/teen-friendly "storytime" (but it's really for everyone) to help you relax at the end of the day!
This week, we're...
JUN
2
Jack & Friends: Toddler Yoga with Kelly Brennan
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Join Kelly Brennan for a fun yoga practice! Toddlers will explore yoga poses and breathing in...
Summer Reading: Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Michael Napolitano
Michael Napolitano of Michael & The Rockness Monsters presents an interactive, super galactic, funk inspired, rock-n-roll experience for families. The music is a exploration into the child’s subconscious that shines with creativity, catchy...
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 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 Census Storytime - Russian
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Join us for virtual Russian storytime with books, songs, and tips in Russian for your...
Summer Reading: Mime Over Matter with Bill Bowers
Mime is the most ancient of the performing arts, and it is also something we use every day. Have you ever played Charades with your friends? That is mime. Do you like Hip Hop Dance? Mime is a huge part of it. Let’s explore all that we can say...
Book Adventures: Cracking the Code (Morse Code)
Join us on an adventure as we read JackRabbit McCabe & The Electric Telegraph. We are also going to learn about deciphering codes which relates to what we read.
https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/...
Virtual Board Games
Meet up online and play a really easy game using Tabletopia or BoardGameArena.
We will have a meeting in Zoom or Discord at first. I will send out a link at 3:15. Then we can decide on a game and I can walk you through joining...
Virtual Graffiti Artist Workshop
Learn about the history of hip-hop and practice your graffiti art style. Recommended materials: colored pencils or colored markers.
Space is limited.
Registration required.
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Digital Meditation for Teens
Brooklyn Public Library invites teens to come together to find a moment of peace in these stressful times. Instructor Lavender Suarez will guide participants through simple meditation techniques (breathing exercises, gentle movement, relaxing...
28th Amendment Town Hall, moderated by Craig Manbauman
BPL Presents, the programming team of Brooklyn Public Library, started the 28th Amendment Project earlier this year and, continuing the project, now invites the public online to help to draft the 28th amendment to the Constitution. The 27th...
JUN
3
We Speak NYC Conversation Group
Join other adults who are learning to speak English online using the We Speak NYC videos from the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. We will meet on Zoom video calls.
Please register with your name and email to receive the...
Funkytown Playground with Aly Sunshine
Aly Sunshine is an integrated, educational, music and movement program designed for kids. Aly performs interactive songs that are designed to educate by utilizing melodies that are catchy and fun.
View the broadcast Live on Aly Sunshine...
Introduction to Foundation Directory Online (By Candid, formerly Foundation Center, staff)
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Jun 3, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://candid.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUscu-prjovGdLV4qmV-XpKNEtJdRYCpY8b After registering, you...
Managing Your Finances in these Uncertain Times
Please make the time to join this important webinar to hear how to preserve your savings, manage debt during a crisis and whether or not to touch your investment accounts. The presentation will offer online resources and useful articles in...
Cuentos virtuales para niños en español (Virtual Spanish Storytime)
Acompáñenos con cuentos y canciones en español para niños y sus padres o cuidadores en la página Brooklyn Public Library Family Facebook. (Join us for stories and songs in Spanish for children and their parents or caregivers on the Brooklyn...
Creative Aging: What's Your Story? We'd like to know!
WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY IT'S IMPORTANT!
Sometimes it’s hard to find the right words to tell the story we want to tell. Your experiences, your feelings, your thoughts, your struggles – it’s all part of your story.
And your story is...
Beanstalk Storytime
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Join Brooklyn Beanstalk for a storytime in French and Spanish, this time featuring...
Summer Reading: Hurry Up!
We've all been forced to slow down a bit. In Neal's latest book with the late Kate Dopirak, we learn that a moment of mindfulness can be fun. A busy boy and his dog learn to slow down and enjoy life together... Brooklyn-based children's book...
Drag Queen Make-up Tutorial
Join Cholula Lemon for a drag queen makeup tutorial! Kids ages 12-18 are welcome to learn how to apply eye makeup in a fabulous way during this one-hour workshop with Drag Queen Story Hour. Participants will learn techniques for applying eye...
Virtual Mystery Meeting
Solve a virtual mystery.
This week we will try an escape room. Next week Mysterium, Time Stories or whatever else works.
Register so that I can send you the link to Zoom. Hope to hear from you soon.
Virtual Chess Workshop
Kids and teens, learn to play or improve your game, with instructor Reinaldo Duran from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. For beginners or advanced players. Please register for information on how and where to participate!
Registraton is now closed...
Virtual Bedtime Stories
Join the Central Youth Wing for virtual bedtime stories. Wear your Pajamas and bring a stuffie friend!
This will be live from the Brooklyn Public Library Family Facebook Page at 7pm.
Knit, Crochet & Sew Together
Looking for company while your hands are busy with yarn or textiles? Join us for a Zoom knitting/crocheting/sewing/fiber arts session to share your projects and hangout.
**Registration required!
We will be using Zoom to host...
JUN
4
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.
Virtual English Conversation Groups
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 Storytime
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Join us for virtual storytime with books, songs, and tips for your child to acquire...
Woman’s Support Group
Please join a group of ladies at Dyker Heights on Zoom to share everything virtually. Registration is required. Please send your email to [email protected] for invitation.
Virtual Storytime- Babies and Books
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Join us for virtual storytime with books, songs, and tips for your child to acquire...
WE Master Resiliency: How Do I Ensure My PPP Loan Is Forgiven?
WE NYC and Ramona Cedeño, Founder of FiBrick Financial Services, invite you to a WE Master Resiliency webinar to help you understand what steps you need to take to ensure that your PPP loan is forgiven.
If you received funds from a...
After School Homework Help for Guardians
The goal of After School Homework Help for Guardians is to provide caretakers with the skills and tools to best help the children in their lives with the challenges presented by tele-learning.
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...
Latin Dance: Salsa & Merengue
Latin Dance is mainly derived from three styles: Native American, European, and African influences. Latin Dance is for Everyone! It doesn't matter what life throws at us or where we're from, once the tunes start playing and we start listening to...
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.
Science Edutainment: Potion Science!
Welcome to the laboratory of Bill Louden Science! “Brainy Bill” amazes and amuses crowds of all ages and sizes with his incredible live science demonstrations.
Join science edutainer "Brainy Bill" Louden for a hands-on potions workshop!...
