JAN
21
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: Let's Talk About Screen Time Balance for Young Children with BPL, PBS Kids and Common Sense Media
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 WNET/PBS Kids and Common Sense Media, BPL is delighted...
Library Lab: Exploding Lunch Bags!
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 through...
Ezra Jack Keats Story and Craft
Enjoy a classic readaloud by Brooklyn author Ezra Jack Keats, then create a craft related to the book!
This will be broadcast live at 3:30 from Brooklyn Public Library Facebook Page
Virtual Gardening Adventures: Compost! What about Compost?
Let's make soil-food for plants! All you need is some food scraps, dried leaves, air, water... and a few good bacteria. We’ll read some stories, sing some songs and make some dirt.
You will need:
• An empty, clean two-liter...
Kids Create: Piet Mondrian Abstract Art
Today we'll learn about Dutch painter Piet Mondrian, then we'll create our own inspired abstract art!
Suggested materials:
White Paper Black Paper Scissors Glue Paint or Markers in primary colors**...
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...
Finding Primary Sources Online: 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 review some important tips and tricks for finding primary sources online: where should we...
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.
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....
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!...
Adult Book Club Book Discussion on Discord: Erotica (The Darkside)
You MUST have discord downloaded to your device and an account created. It is free! This server is for ages 18 and up.
We will discuss the current book.
What are your likes or dislikes of the book? If you haven't ...
Microsoft Word Basics
Anyone interested in learning Microsoft Word basics. Please register . Class will be held in Zoom meeting. I will send the link to Zoom meeting one day before class to your email Account or I will call if you leave your phone #....
Sheepshead Bay Library presents Talent Without Borders. Winter Fairytale
Sheepshead Bay Library's "Winter Fairytale" a showcase performed by our talented library patrons.
This Russian language program explores diversity through music, dance, art, and theater. Our goal is to engage,...
Coney Island Virtual StoryTime
Join Ms Sharon for virtual stories, songs and early literacy tips in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
http://www.Facebook.com/coneyislandlibrary
Author Talk and Book Discussion "When The Red Gates Opened" by Dori Jones Yang
Did you ever wonder how China went from poor to rich so quickly? Or try to imagine what it would be like to be a foreign correspondent?
In her memoir, When the Red Gates Opened, Dori Jones Yang tells her personal story of how she as a...
The Macon Writing Circle
THE MACON WRITING CIRCLE is a bi-weekly, inclusive and supportive writing group for people interested in writing work that reflects the African Diaspora. No writing background is required and all genres are welcome. Come once or come many times....
Virtual Book Club: BYOB/Bring Your Own Book
Join librarian Alex for this chat about what we're reading through video conference call. For this Bring Your Own Book ("BYOB") book discussion, make your own choice of book and tell us why you would (or wouldn't!) recommend it....
Get Started On Your Business Plan With Brooklyn Public Library! Cancelled
RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 28!
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, complete...
COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall with Assemblymember Emily Gallagher
Join Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Sure We Can NYC for a virtual presentation and Q&A with Dr. Julian Watkins (NYC DOHMH) about the COVID-19 vaccine.
There'll be a...
Multicultural Poetry, Short Fiction, and Creative Writing for Teens
Join us as we read diverse poetry and short fiction from around the world, and engage in creative writing exercises.
Thursdays at 7pm.
Sign-up: Please RSVP to recieve a Zoom link via email by 6:15pm on...
JAN
22
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....
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...
Grab and Go Kits: Egg Carton Bug
Grab and Go craft kits from the Adams Street Library and Annex. Pick up a kit and use the instructions below to create your own Egg Carton Bug! (While supplies last.) Or, use the instructions below to make your own using materials at home....
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...
Babies & Books
Come enjoy songs and stories with Miss Melisa from Gerritsen Beach Library.
Gerritsen Beach Babies & Books
Come enjoy songs and stories with Miss Melisa from Gerritsen Beach Library.
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...
Virtual Ask a Tech (Spanish)
¿Tiene alguna pregunta específica sobre cómo usar computadoras o encontrar su camino alrededor de Internet? No hay tiempo para asistir a una clase formal. Asista a nuestro programa "Ask A Tech" para obtener asistencia personalizada.
...
Grab and Go Kit: "One Snowy Morning"- Snowman Making!
Until supplies last, you can now pick up a Grab and Go Snowman Kit at the Walt Whitman Library! Follow along with our librarians here: https://www.facebook.com/waltwhitmanBPL
The story we are reading is "One Snowy Morning" by Kevin...
Storytime with Jezz
Join us for Carribbean and Island-themed storytime featuring some songs and stories.
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...
Yoga For Beginners
Are you stressed with everything that's going on around you? We are offering you an hour of relaxation and tranquility. Something we all need.
Everyone is welcome!
Seraphina is a 200 hour certified Vinyasa yoga teacher and...
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...
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...
Read With Me
Read With Me - Read! Talk! Sing! Play! A free, virtual workshop on easy early literacy best practices for all caregivers of young children. Participants that complete all four workshops will receive a free bag of books and other educational...
Dyker Singers Virtual Vocal Workshop
Please join Dyker Singers Vocal Group every Friday afternoon on Zoom. You'll learn all kinds of songs led by our piano teacher Carolyn Clark. If you're interested, please send email to [email protected]
Virtual 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,...
Virtual Russian Conversation Group
Practice your Russian language skills in a friendly environment. For adults who have some basic knowledge of Russian language and want to improve fluency. This group is for beginners! Everyone is welcome.
Please register for the program....
Virtual Board Games
Meet up online and play a really easy game using BoardGameArena.
We will meet using Zoom. We will send out a link at 2:45. Then we can decide on a game and we can walk you through how to play.
It is totally...
Virtual Chess Program
Enjoy a game of chess at BPL, led by qualified instructors, to improve your game or learn to play. Both beginners and advanced players are welcome.
RSVP required, no more than 15 participants. It is recommended that you arrive a few...
Virtual 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,...
Genealogy 101 for Teens
Want to learn more about your family history and not sure where, or how to start?
Join YA librarian, Jes G. for a beginner's exploration of genealogy!
We'll navigate electronic resources (ie: Ancestry.com) made available for FREE...
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...
Storytime
Join me at Eastern Parkway for Storytime fun!
Book Adventures: The Very Smart Pea and the Princess-To-Be by Mini Grey
Join Ms. Ann from the Mill Basin Library for another book adventure. Today she will be ready The Very Smart Pea and the Princess -To-Be by Mini Grey afterwards we will be creating crowns and magic wands from Grab and Go Kit you can pick up at the...
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!...
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!...