MAY
25
Kids Create: Decorate a Picture Frame
Have fun decorating a wooden standing picture frame with duct tape in different patterns and colors, stickers, and markers. For children ages 6 to 12.
Space is limited and tickets are required for admission. Please get a ticket at...
Chess Workshop
Starting April 27th, join us at Leonard Library every Wednesday afternoon as we play the greatest of all board games: CHESS!
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
SwitchLit x BPL: Collaborative Storytelling
Do you like MadLibs? This program is a tech-based spin on the traditional game! Come and create silly sentences by filling in nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more! You'll work in groups to fill-in-the-blank on all kinds of sentences and see what...
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. ALL students from K to 5th grade are welcome to join. The sessions take place on Zoom. Link will be provided...
Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series en español
Para niños de 3-5 años y los que los cuidan.
Este programa virtual especial es parte de una serie en las cuales las familias se divierten con cuentos y actividades designadas a promover el desarrollo de las prácticas de aprendizaje a una...
Gardening at the Library
Come grow with us! This program for ages 4-10 will take place in the Red Hook Library garden, weather permitting. We will read garden stories, do garden crafts, and plant flowers, herbs, and vegetables together.
MAY
26
Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series
Join us for Ready Set Kindergarten 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 early literacy...
All About Energy! with "Brainy Bill" Louden
Join science edutainer "Brainy Bill" Louden in a scientific exploration of energy!
The world is full of changes, and energy is no exception! We'll learn about some fundamental forms of energy (potential, kinetic, sound, heat, and light),...
Kids Create
Create, experiment and have fun! Arts and crafts for school age children 5-12 years. Join us every Thursday afternoon at 3:30pm for a new arts and crafts project.
Kids Create: Arts and Crafts
Kids age 5-12 years old can create something new every week! Join us every Thursday afternoon for a new arts and crafts project at the library.
Build with LEGO
Join us on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 in the Storytime room for LEGOS! This event is for ages 5+ and their caregivers.
Due to the change in NYC's COVID-19 risk level from green (low) to orange (high), Brooklyn Public Library...
Chess Workshop
Join the Spring Creek Chess Club and improve your game with our Chess Instructor, Juan Tica!
This program will take place on lichess.org and Zoom simultaneously.
Registration is required.
After School Homework Help
Need help with homework? We can help! Homework Help is back —virtually—at Brooklyn Public Library
At BPL we’ve been assisting students with their homework for over 10 years! Let one of our vetted and trained volunteer tutors, give you the...
Kids Create
Join us at Washington Irving to relax with some crafts, doodling, and fun creativity. Generally for children aged 6-12
MAY
27
Kids Create Grab-n-Go Crafts
Come by Gerritsen Beach Library and pick up a fun surprise craft. You can work on it here or take it home with you!
Kids Create: Garden
Join us for a readign of Planting a Rainbow, by Lois Ehlert, followed by planting your own mini seed garden!
Ages 6-12
Kids Create is a regularly occuring program including a story and craft for school-aged children, after...
Acting Out! Improv for Teens and Tweens
Anyone ever tell you you’re too dramatic? Perfect! We need you! Come join us in this introduction to acting improvisation and theatre. No experience is necessary to take part in this program — everyone is welcome! Sessions include a warm-up,...
MAY
31
Kids' Tech Time
Kids can join us for an hour of hands on technology time. Great program for tweens!
Library Lab: Make Your Own Model of the Earth!
Make your own playdough model of the earth's core and learn about how volcanoes are formed. This program is for curious kids ages 4 and up!
Library Lab is Brooklyn Public Library’s dynamic learning enrichment program for children ...
Teen Time
Need to de-stress from school? Blow off some steam with arts and crafts, tabletop games, our sound system, and space to just chill out.
Chess Workshop
Join the Bay Ridge Chess Club and improve your game with National Chess Master Juan Tica!
This program will take place on lichess.org and Zoom simultaneously.
Registration is required.
After School Homework Help
Need help with homework? We can help! Homework Help is back —virtually—at Brooklyn Public Library
At BPL we’ve been assisting students with their homework for over 10 years! Let one of our vetted and trained volunteer tutors, give you the...
An Evening of Celtic Harp
You are invited to take a stroll through the magical realm that is Erika's artistry and music. A haven of empathy, honesty and joy.
JUN
1
Kids Create
Stop by to decompress from your school day with a fun arts & crafts activity. For ages 5-12.
PLEASE NOTE: Masks are encouraged for everyone over the age of 2.
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. ALL students from K to 5th grade are welcome to join. The sessions take place on Zoom. Link will be provided...
Gardening at the Library
Come grow with us! This program for ages 4-10 will take place in the Red Hook Library garden, weather permitting. We will read garden stories, do garden crafts, and plant flowers, herbs, and vegetables together.
JUN
2
Library Lab
Library Lab is Brooklyn Public Library’s dynamic learning enrichment program for children (ages 6 to 10) and their families. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts with fun, free activities that will spark curiosity...
Build with LEGO
Join us on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 in the Storytime room for LEGOS! This event is for ages 5+ and their caregivers.
Due to the change in NYC's COVID-19 risk level from green (low) to orange (high), Brooklyn Public Library...
Chess Workshop
Join the Spring Creek Chess Club and improve your game with our Chess Instructor, Juan Tica!
This program will take place on lichess.org and Zoom simultaneously.
Registration is required.
After School Homework Help
Need help with homework? We can help! Homework Help is back —virtually—at Brooklyn Public Library
At BPL we’ve been assisting students with their homework for over 10 years! Let one of our vetted and trained volunteer tutors, give you the...
Kids Create
Join us at Washington Irving to relax with some crafts, doodling, and fun creativity. Generally for children aged 6-12
JUN
3
Kids Create: Bubble Wand
Join us for a reading of Bubble Trouble, by Margaret Mahey followed by beaded bubble wand creation.
Ages 6-12.
Kids Create is a regularly occuring program including a story and craft for school-aged children, after school hours.
Acting Out! Improv for Teens and Tweens
Anyone ever tell you you’re too dramatic? Perfect! We need you! Come join us in this introduction to acting improvisation and theatre. No experience is necessary to take part in this program — everyone is welcome! Sessions include a warm-up,...
JUN
6
Borough Park presents Chess Workshop with Juan Tica
Join the Borough Park Library and improve your game with chess masterJuan P Tica. You are invited to our scheduled Chess Program via Zoom.
This program, for kids and teens, takes place on lichess.org. Please create...
Borough Park presents Chess Workshop with Juan Tica
Join the Borough Park Library and improve your game with chess masterJuan P Tica. You are invited to our scheduled Chess Program via Zoom.
This program, for kids and teens, takes place on lichess.org. Please create...
Borough Park Presents Chess with Juan Tica
Join Certified Chess Instructor, Juan P Tica virtually from Brooklyn Public Library Borough Park for instruction and competition. Please create a Free Online Chess account at this link: https//lichess....
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. ALL students from K to 5th grade are welcome to join. The sessions take place on Zoom. Link will be provided...
Join the Highlawn Chess Workshop with Chess Master Reinaldo Duran
Join the Highlawn Library and improve your game with chess master Reinaldo Duran.
This program, for kids and teens, takes place on lichess.org. Please create an account on lichess.org ahead of time. We will send you...
Teen Time: Bingo Book Giveaway!
BOOKS for our top B-I-N-G-O winners!!!
Winning book bags will be delivered to your nearest BPL branch for you to pick up!
Register so that we can send you a secure Zoom link.
JUN
7
Teen Time
Need to de-stress from school? Blow off some steam with arts and crafts, tabletop games, our sound system, and space to just chill out.
Chess Workshop
Join the Bay Ridge Chess Club and improve your game with National Chess Master Juan Tica!
This program will take place on lichess.org and Zoom simultaneously.
Registration is required.
After School Homework Help
Need help with homework? We can help! Homework Help is back —virtually—at Brooklyn Public Library
At BPL we’ve been assisting students with their homework for over 10 years! Let one of our vetted and trained volunteer tutors, give you the...
JUN
8
Kids Create: Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts for children ages 6 to 12.
Space is limited and tickets are required for admission. Please get a ticket at the information desk on the afternoon of the program
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. ALL students from K to 5th grade are welcome to join. The sessions take place on Zoom. Link will be provided...
Gardening at the Library
Come grow with us! This program for ages 4-10 will take place in the Red Hook Library garden, weather permitting. We will read garden stories, do garden crafts, and plant flowers, herbs, and vegetables together.
JUN
9
Drum Beat Heart Beat
Celebrate life with percussionist of Afrikumba Utibé Drummers. Participants will be engaged heart to heart, through this ancient form of communication to usher in a summer of peace and good vibrations.
Kids Create: Juneteenth Activity
Create, experiment and have fun! Arts and crafts for school age children 5-12 years.
In preparation for Macon's celebration of Juneteenth on Saturday, June 11, we'll be making a Juneteenth confetti popper.
Build with LEGO
Join us on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 in the Storytime room for LEGOS! This event is for ages 5+ and their caregivers.
Due to the change in NYC's COVID-19 risk level from green (low) to orange (high), Brooklyn Public Library...
Chess Workshop
Join the Spring Creek Chess Club and improve your game with our Chess Instructor, Juan Tica!
This program will take place on lichess.org and Zoom simultaneously.
Registration is required.