SEP
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New Utrecht YA Book Bingo
Like prizes? Come collect a Bingo Card from the New Utrecht Branch and cross off items as you start your fall reading. Get any 5 in a row and come back to our Children's desk to collect a prize!
New Utrecht Fall YA Book Bingo runs until...
Teen Lounge
Relax after school in the Teen Lounge! Play games, do homework and projects, or just hang out with your friends in your own space!
Freestyle Fridays for Teens
Teens are welcome to come join us for an hour of doing whatever they'd like to do to unwind after school. Want to do some crafts? Want to play on an iPad? Want to just relax after a long day? Whatever your preference, come join us!
Lofi Hip Hop Study & Chill Space
It’s the end of the week & you just want a quiet place to do homework before the weekend, or to simply decompress. Well, Flatbush Library has you covered.
Every Friday from 2:30 to 4:30 you’ll find all the space you need, away from...
Teen Time: Lavender Hangout
Come hang out with librarian Kristian and foster a sense of community with your peers.
Teen Grab & Go Kits
Come in to the Macon Branch and get a free Grab & Go Kit!!
While supplies last!
See you there!!
After School Movie Time
Join us for our start of school of movie extravaganza!
Weekly movies will be screened at Greenpoint library and open to kids of all ages!
This week we will be showing Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
Teen Tech Time
Do you want to explore new and old games? No time to make new friends? Join us at our Teen Tech Time program where you can play various PS4 or Switch games in a friendly, competitive environment, or just hang out. ...
DIY Fridays
Join us in the teen area of the Youth Wing to draw, craft, write, and more!
Lo-fi Friday
It's hot outside so come to the library to cool off and chill out before the weekend kicks off. We'll have coloring pages, wordsearches, sudoku, and other art supplies, or you're welcome to just come and hang out.
Every Friday from 4:00...
Unplugged
Oversaturated with notifications & texts? Exhausted by how online and plugged in you are? Do you just want to sit quietly for an hour or two without the world bothering you? Unplugged is your opportunity to do that! The Clinton Hill branch is...
YA Craft Time: Introduction to Cross Stitch and Embroidery Cancelled
This is an introductory program that will cover the basics and allow you to create an embroidery project to take home with you.
This program is recommended for teens and tweens, but all are welcome!
Masks
For the health...
Teen Time
Come and join us!! We meet every Friday to hang out and have fun! The activities vary and will be updated as the date gets closer. (Please Note - this is NOT part of the Teen Tech Center and will take place in the upstairs...
College Connect
Brooklyn Public Library is now offering online one-on-one college guidance for anyone looking to explore post-secondary education.
High school seniors are especially encouraged to make an appointment!
If you are thinking...
OCT
2
Teen Tech Time
Join us in the Dyker meeting room to play video games on the Nintendo Switch, use an iPad/laptop, or just hang out with your friends!
Teen Time: Anime Monday
Come hang out with librarian Kristian after school and watch a few episodes of anime with some friends!
DIY: Maker Mondays
Join us for DIY Crafts for teens every Monday in our Teen Nook!
Crafting supplies will be provided by feel free to bring your own projects as well.
Teen Time
Hang out in our community room! Study, work on homework, play board games, or just relax. For teens ages 12-18 only.
OCT
3
Flatbush Anime Club
Every Tuesday from 3:30PM to 5:30PM, on the 2nd floor of the Flatbush Library, is your chance to indulge in some Japanese animation!
From the latest series to the legit classics, from motion pictures to entire series, from dubbed to...
Draw What You Want
Draw whatever you want! Bring your own projects, or start one here. Guidence will be provided, along with quality art supplies. Feel free to bring other hobbies to work on, as well. See you there!
Weekly Teen Tech Time @ Central
WEEKLY TEEN TECH TIME IS BACK! Join us every Tuesday in the Young Adult Room at the Central Library for an afternoon of playing video games, making friends, and meeting library staff. For ages 12+ Tuesdays, 4:00 PM Youth Wing at...
Bad Art Club: Banned Book Week Edition
Come join us for a special Banned Books edition of Bad Art Club! We're going to be making bookmarks with plastic canvas and yarn.
Teen Tech Time
Do you want to explore new and old games? Join Teen Tech Time where you can play video games in a friendly competitive environment.
Teen Time: Banned Books Button Making
Make buttons with us to show your support for National Banned Books Week . . . kicking off Banned Books Month! Use one of our designs or create your own!
Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL
FOR TEENS AND OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE READY TO BE HEARD!
Join us on Zoom and at the Kensington Library for Bridging the Gap: intergenerational Debate at BPL, a 10-week series for youth (ages 14-19) and elders (ages 55+)....
Teen Tech Time
Join us for some tech fun! Video Games and Ipads will be available for Ages 10+
Arlington Anime Club
Calling all teens and tweens! Are you a lover of anime and manga? Anime Club will meet weekly to watch anime of your choice from Crunchyroll, discuss with your friends, and check out Arlington's manga collection! Join us in the downstairs meeting...
Keyboard for Beginners
Learn to play the keyboard for free! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays in September, starting on the 12th. Beginners aged 12 and up are welcome. Participation is limited to the first 7 patrons.
Let the Games Begin
If you are new to games or have played games on the Playstion Four , join us every Tuesday to play the most exciting games in the large meeting room from 5-6PM.
Banned Books Week Panel: Intellectual Freedom Teen Council
Join Brooklyn Public Library's Intellectual Freedom Teen Council (IFTC) for a Books Unbanned panel on intellectual freedom advocacy! Hear from IFTC teens and others across the country about the impact and implications of book banning, learn more...
OCT
4
Resume Workshop Cancelled
Library staff will be available to provide constructive feedback on your resume or cover letter, including tips on wording and formatting using Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Make a great first impression with a well-crafted resume!
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Teen Lounge
Trying to get ahead of the school week? Or maybe you need a brain break from the madness of Mondays? Whatever your needs, the Teen Lounge has you covered! Join the library's Teen Lounge to study with friends, work on...
Teen Time: Video Game Wednesday
Come join librarian Kristian to play some video games after school with some friends!
Teen Time
Do you want a space just for teens? Come to Teen Time. The community room will be open during this time for teens only to hang out. There will be cards, games, as well as arts and crafts. We will even have snacks for you!
DIY Teen Grab and Go: Wooden Box
Stop by at 3:00PM and pick up a Grab and Go Wooden Box kit at the Highlawn Library while supplies last. Decorate it during Teen Time, or take it home and deoorate it there. For ages 11 and up.
Teen Tech Time
Do you want to explore new and old games? No time to make new friends? Join us at our Teen Tech Time program where you can play various PS4 or Switch games in a friendly, competitive environment, or just hang out. ...
Teen Tech Time
Come play the Switch or PS4 with us and other teens. We have fun competative games like Mario Kart and more!
Snacks will be provided while supplies last.
Movies @ the Library: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
In honor of Banned Books Week we will be watching the movie Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015), and there will be snacks.
High schooler Greg, who spends most of his time making parodies of classic movies with his co-worker Earl,...
Teen Create: ZINE MAKING
IS THERE SOMETHING ON YOUR MIND? DO YOU ENJOY EXPRESSING YOURSELF CREATIVELY? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SHARING WHAT YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND PEERS?
Teens and tweens are welcome to...
DIY for Teens
Join us in the library's meeting room every Wednesday for drawing, crafting and more! For ages 11-17.
OCT
5
Teen Tech Time
Join us in the Dyker meeting room to play video games on the Nintendo Switch, use an iPad/laptop, or just hang out with your friends!
Teen Thursdays @ Adams Street - Video Games
Calling all teens and tweens! Join us at the Adams Street Library for an hour of gaming!
We will be playing Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the Nintendo Switch!!
Teen Tech Time
Come into the Canarsie Library every Thursday to play video games and chill. Bring your friends or come by yourself and make new connections.
Teen Tech Time
Come join us for some Teen Gaming at Brooklyn Heights!
from 3:30 PM to 5:00 in the Gaming room
Teen Tech Time
Join us at our Teen Tech Time program in the game room at Brooklyn Heights where you can play various PS4 or Switch games in a friendly, competitive environment, or just hang out.
from 3:30 PM to 5:00 in the...
Tween/Teen Tech Time
Join our Tween and Teen Tech Time! We will be playing video games, exploring new gagets, and discovering more about the ever growing world of technology!
This program is walk-in, but we reserve the right to turn people away if we reach...
Flatbush Gaming Club (Teen Tech Time)
Every Thursday from 3:30PM to 5:30PM, on the 2nd floor of the Flatbush Library, you’ll find a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, along Mario Kart, Smash Bros, NBA 2K23, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, even Street Fighter 6!
Play a...
Banned Books Week: Power Through Print
Learn about Banned Books at Borough Park! Join us in learning how to screen print by printing the most voted for quote selected from a banned book in our collection! Bring your own materials to be printed on or use a tote bag provided by the...
Teen Tech Time
Come play video games like Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart and Just Dance with us!!
Teen Tech Time @ East Flatbush Library
Looking for somewhere to hang out?
Every Thursday, stop by the East Flatbush Library and come play on our Switch, Xbox, and PS4s.
Our games include NBA 2K23, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, Demon Slayer, Naruto,...