MAY
25
A Traitor to His Species: Henry Bergh and the Birth of the Animal Rights Movement - Book Discussion
A Traitor to His Species: Henry Bergh and the birth of the animal rights movement.
In Gilded Age America, people and animals lived cheek-by-jowl in environments
that were dirty and dangerous to man and beast alike. ......
LGBTQ+ Graphic Novel Book Club / A Map to the Sun Cancelled
Come join teen librarian, Jes G's monthly graphic novel book club.
In May we will read and talk about A Map to the Sun by Sloane Leong.
One summer day, Ren meets Luna at a beachside basketball court and a...
MAY
26
Gerritsen Book Club: Fulfillment
This month, we're discussing "Fulfillment: Winning and Losing in One-Click America" by Alec MacGillis. Copies available at the reference desk by the end of April. Please join us for literary fun in an informal and jovial...
Adams Street Book Club
Our 2nd book club meeting we will be discussing the first few essays in Burning Questions by Margaret Atwood. All are welcome. Pre-register to secure you spot. Participants will be email when book club picks are ready for pick up at the...
MAY
27
Book Giveaway
Gerritsen Beach Library Book Giveaway
Chidren and Teens check out a minimum of 6 books on a child or teen library Card. Receive 1 Free Book at information desk.
Friday's 2pm-5pm
Saturday's 12pm-3pm
1. Must have a...
Teen Book Club Book Art Expression and Crafts on Discord
You MUST have discord downloaded to your device and an account created. It is free! This server is for grades 6-12.
Show us any art you’ve made pertaining to the current book. You can draw, paint, cosplay, digital art, etc. You can...
MAY
31
Gerritsen Beach Adult Storytime
Have you ever wished someone would read to you as an adult? Do you want to take in some good literature without spending a lot of time on it? At adult storytime, a librarian will read short stories and/or poetry to you, and all you have to...
Macon Library Book Club: The Color of Law
Join us at Macon and discuss a celebrated work of history that reveals the discriminatory decisions and policies that have kept our communities segregated and unequal.
For the inaugural meeting of Macon Library's book club, we’ll be...
JUN
2
Open Forum on Chinese Classical literature and Culture:【论语】与中国人为人处世 (4)
Professor Huang from Brooklyn College will present an introduction of the Analects (Lun Yu), one of Classical Chinese Literatures, and talk about its influence on Chinese daily life and social norms. Please join the...
JUN
3
Book Giveaway
Gerritsen Beach Library Book Giveaway
Chidren and Teens check out a minimum of 6 books on a child or teen library Card. Receive 1 Free Book at information desk.
Friday's 2pm-5pm
Saturday's 12pm-3pm
1. Must have a...
Teen Book Club Book Art Expression and Crafts on Discord
You MUST have discord downloaded to your device and an account created. It is free! This server is for grades 6-12.
Show us any art you’ve made pertaining to the current book. You can draw, paint, cosplay, digital art, etc. You can...
JUN
6
Clinton Hill Library Noon Book Discussion "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell
The Clinton Hill Noon Book Discussion has returned as a virtual book discussion. Old and new members welcome! We will be discussing "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell. A limited number of copies will be available to check out from the...
JUN
7
Central Cookbook Club: Secret Ingredients
Join the Cookbook Club online for a discussion of secret ingredients! Do you put mustard in your eggs? Is your cornbread 90% yellow cake mix? Everyone has a secret ingredient—a condiment or flavor that finds its way into dishes and makes them...
Gerritsen Beach Adult Storytime
Have you ever wished someone would read to you as an adult? Do you want to take in some good literature without spending a lot of time on it? At adult storytime, a librarian will read short stories and/or poetry to you, and all you have to...
JUN
8
New Utrecht Book Discussion - The Lost Shtetl by Max Gross
Join us for a lively Zoom discussion of The Lost Shtetl by Max Gross. You may pick up a copy at the New Utrecht Branch. Please register.
JUN
10
Book Giveaway
Gerritsen Beach Library Book Giveaway
Chidren and Teens check out a minimum of 6 books on a child or teen library Card. Receive 1 Free Book at information desk.
Friday's 2pm-5pm
Saturday's 12pm-3pm
1. Must have a...
Teen Book Club Book Art Expression and Crafts on Discord
You MUST have discord downloaded to your device and an account created. It is free! This server is for grades 6-12.
Show us any art you’ve made pertaining to the current book. You can draw, paint, cosplay, digital art, etc. You can...
JUN
14
Mill Basin & Walt Whitman Virtual Book Discussion: South to America by Imani Perry
Please join us for a virtual discussion about South to America by Imani Perry. Zoom information will be emailed the day before the event.
ABOUT SOUTH TO AMERICA:
An essential, surprising journey through the history,...
Mill Basin & Walt Whitman Virtual Book Discussion: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Please join us for a virtual discussion about The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Zoom information will be emailed the day before the event.
ABOUT THE FOUR WINDS:
Texas, 1934. Millions are out of work and a drought...
Gerritsen Beach Adult Storytime
Have you ever wished someone would read to you as an adult? Do you want to take in some good literature without spending a lot of time on it? At adult storytime, a librarian will read short stories and/or poetry to you, and all you have to...
JUN
15
The Bad Guys - Brighton Kids Book Club
Join us for our first ever Brighton Kids Book Club! Our book discussion for this meeting will be on The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey. The Bad Guys is a graphic novel recommended for kids 7 and older, and is the book that inspired...
JUN
17
Book Giveaway
Gerritsen Beach Library Book Giveaway
Chidren and Teens check out a minimum of 6 books on a child or teen library Card. Receive 1 Free Book at information desk.
Friday's 2pm-5pm
Saturday's 12pm-3pm
1. Must have a...
Teen Book Club Book Art Expression and Crafts on Discord
You MUST have discord downloaded to your device and an account created. It is free! This server is for grades 6-12.
Show us any art you’ve made pertaining to the current book. You can draw, paint, cosplay, digital art, etc. You can...
JUN
21
Gerritsen Beach Adult Storytime
Have you ever wished someone would read to you as an adult? Do you want to take in some good literature without spending a lot of time on it? At adult storytime, a librarian will read short stories and/or poetry to you, and all you have to...
JUN
22
Like a Love Story - Brighton Teen Book Club
Join Brighton Beach's new book club! We're starting off with a discussion of Abdi Nazemian's Like a Love Story to celebrate Pride Month. Copies are available pickup at the branch.
Space is limited to 10, so make sure to...
JUN
23
Book Discussion: Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill
Join us for a discussion of Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill.
Dept. of Speculation is a portrait of a marriage. It is also a beguiling rumination on the mysteries of intimacy, trust, faith, knowledge, and the condition of...
Gerritsen Book Club: One Last Stop
This month, we're reading One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston. Copies available at the reference desk by the end of May. Please join us for literary fun in an informal and jovial atmosphere. (It's even totally ok if you didn't...
JUN
24
Book Giveaway
Gerritsen Beach Library Book Giveaway
Chidren and Teens check out a minimum of 6 books on a child or teen library Card. Receive 1 Free Book at information desk.
Friday's 2pm-5pm
Saturday's 12pm-3pm
1. Must have a...
Teen Book Club Book Art Expression and Crafts on Discord
You MUST have discord downloaded to your device and an account created. It is free! This server is for grades 6-12.
Show us any art you’ve made pertaining to the current book. You can draw, paint, cosplay, digital art, etc. You can...
JUN
28
Gerritsen Beach Adult Storytime
Have you ever wished someone would read to you as an adult? Do you want to take in some good literature without spending a lot of time on it? At adult storytime, a librarian will read short stories and/or poetry to you, and all you have to...
JUN
29
Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothing. Book Discussion
Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothing.
An investigation into the damage wrought by the colossal clothing industry and the grassroots,
high-tech, international movement fighting to...
LGBTQ+ Graphic Novel Book Club / Goldie Vance, Vol. 1
Come join teen librarian, Jes G's monthly graphic novel book club.
In June we will read and talk about Goldie Vance, Vol. 1 by Hope Larson.
Move over Nancy, Harriet, & Veronica. There's a new sleuth on the...
JUN
30
LGBTQAI+ Book Tasting
A chance to browse a carefully curated selection of excellent books with LGBTQAI+ themes, characters, and authors. Get personalized book recommendations and share your favorite reads.
JUL
1
Book Giveaway
Gerritsen Beach Library Book Giveaway
Chidren and Teens check out a minimum of 6 books on a child or teen library Card. Receive 1 Free Book at information desk.
Friday's 2pm-5pm
Saturday's 12pm-3pm
1. Must have a...