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New Utrecht YA Book Bingo

Fri, Sep 29   10:00 am to 6:00 pm   New Utrecht Library

Teens & Young Adults banned books teen time

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...

New Utrecht YA Book Bingo

Teen Lounge

Fri, Sep 29   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Dyker Library, Auditorium

Teens & Young Adults table-top & board games teen time video games

Relax after school in the Teen Lounge! Play games, do homework and projects, or just hang out with your friends in your own space! 

Teen Lounge

Freestyle Fridays for Teens

Fri, Sep 29   2:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Bushwick Library

Teens & Young Adults after school arts and crafts teen time

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!

Freestyle Fridays for Teens

Lofi Hip Hop Study & Chill Space

Fri, Sep 29   2:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Flatbush Library

Teens & Young Adults teen time

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...

Lofi Hip Hop Study & Chill Space

Teen Time: Lavender Hangout

Fri, Sep 29   2:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Mill Basin, Program Room

Teens & Young Adults LGBTQ teen time

Come hang out with librarian Kristian and foster a sense of community with your peers.

Teen Time: Lavender Hangout

Teen Grab & Go Kits

Fri, Sep 29   3:00 pm to 5:45 pm   Macon Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts grab and go kits teen time

Come in to the Macon Branch and get a free Grab & Go Kit!!

While supplies last!

See you there!!

Teen Grab & Go Kits

After School Movie Time

Fri, Sep 29   3:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Greenpoint, Eco Lab 1

Teens & Young Adults Events for Youth and Family family movie movies movies at the library

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)

After School Movie Time

Teen Tech Time

Fri, Sep 29   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Macon, Large Auditorium

Teens & Young Adults techknowledge teen tech time teen 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

DIY Fridays

Fri, Sep 29   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Central Library, Youth Wing

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts DIY teen time

Join us in the teen area of the Youth Wing to draw, craft, write, and more! 

DIY Fridays

Lo-fi Friday

Fri, Sep 29   4:00 pm to 5:30 pm   Brower Park Library, Community Room 1

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts music teen time

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...

Lo-fi Friday

Unplugged

Fri, Sep 29   4:00 pm to 5:30 pm   Clinton Hill Library

Teens & Young Adults Reading Room teen time

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...

Unplugged

YA Craft Time: Introduction to Cross Stitch and Embroidery Cancelled

Fri, Sep 29   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Rugby Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts DIY fiber arts teen time

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...

YA Craft Time: Introduction to Cross Stitch and Embroidery

Teen Time

Fri, Sep 29   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Bay Ridge Library

Teens & Young Adults after school arts and crafts 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...

Teen Time

College Connect

Fri, Sep 29   4:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults college connect teen time

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...

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College Connect

OCT
2

Teen Tech Time

Mon, Oct 2   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Dyker Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time video games

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 Tech Time

Teen Time: Anime Monday

Mon, Oct 2   2:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Mill Basin, Program Room

Teens & Young Adults anime and manga teen time

Come hang out with librarian Kristian after school and watch a few episodes of anime with some friends!

Teen Time: Anime Monday

DIY: Maker Mondays

Mon, Oct 2   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Borough Park Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts DIY teen time

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. 

DIY: Maker Mondays

Teen Time

Mon, Oct 2   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Brighton Beach Library

Teens & Young Adults table-top & board games teen time

Hang out in our community room! Study, work on homework, play board games, or just relax. For teens ages 12-18 only. 

Teen Time

OCT
3

Flatbush Anime Club

Tue, Oct 3   3:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Flatbush, Large Meeting Room

Teens & Young Adults anime and manga teen time

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...

Flatbush Anime Club

Draw What You Want

Tue, Oct 3   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Brighton Beach Library, Auditorium

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts teen time

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!

Draw What You Want

Weekly Teen Tech Time @ Central

Tue, Oct 3   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Central Library, Youth Wing

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time video games

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...
Weekly Teen Tech Time @ Central

Bad Art Club: Banned Book Week Edition

Tue, Oct 3   4:00 pm to 5:30 pm   Brower Park Library, Community Room 1

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts banned books teen time

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.

Bad Art Club: Banned Book Week Edition

Teen Tech Time

Tue, Oct 3   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   McKinley Park, Meeting Room

Teens & Young Adults teen time video games

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 Tech Time

Teen Time: Banned Books Button Making

Tue, Oct 3   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Teens & Young Adults after school arts and crafts banned books teen time

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!

Teen Time:  Banned Books Button Making

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL

Tue, Oct 3   4:30 pm to 6:30 pm   Kensington Auditorium

Older Adults adult learning Civic Engagement teen time

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+)....

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Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL

Teen Tech Time

Tue, Oct 3   4:30 pm to 5:30 pm   New Utrecht, J Meeting Room

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time video games

Join us for some tech fun! Video Games and Ipads will be available for Ages 10+

Teen Tech Time

Arlington Anime Club

Tue, Oct 3   4:30 pm to 6:00 pm   Arlington Library

Teens & Young Adults after school anime and manga teen time

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...

Arlington Anime Club

Keyboard for Beginners

Tue, Oct 3   4:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Paerdegat, Meeting Room

Teens & Young Adults adult learning music teen time

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.

Keyboard for Beginners

Let the Games Begin

Tue, Oct 3   5:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Macon, Small Auditorium

Teens & Young Adults movies techknowledge teen time

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. 

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Let the Games Begin

Banned Books Week Panel: Intellectual Freedom Teen Council

Tue, Oct 3   6:00 pm to 7:30 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults banned books teen time

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...

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Banned Books Week Panel: Intellectual Freedom Teen Council

OCT
4

Resume Workshop Cancelled

Wed, Oct 4   11:00 am to 1:00 pm   Rugby Library

Adults adult learning career resume teen time

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!

...
Resume Workshop

Teen Lounge

Wed, Oct 4   1:30 pm to 3:00 pm   Arlington Library

Teens & Young Adults after school arts and crafts homework help teen time

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 Lounge

Teen Time: Video Game Wednesday

Wed, Oct 4   2:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Mill Basin, Program Room

Teens & Young Adults teen time video games

Come join librarian Kristian to play some video games after school with some friends!

Teen Time: Video Game Wednesday

Teen Time

Wed, Oct 4   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Highlawn Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts table-top & board games 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! 

Teen Time

DIY Teen Grab and Go: Wooden Box

Wed, Oct 4   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Highlawn Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts grab and go kits teen time

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.

DIY Teen Grab and Go: Wooden Box

Teen Tech Time

Wed, Oct 4   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Kensington Auditorium

Teens & Young Adults summer reading techknowledge teen tech time teen 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

Teen Tech Time

Wed, Oct 4   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Borough Park Library, Children's Room

Teens & Young Adults game on teen tech time teen time video games

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.

Teen Tech Time

Movies @ the Library: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Wed, Oct 4   4:00 pm to 5:30 pm   Brower Park Library, Community Room 1

Teens & Young Adults banned books film teen time

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,...

Movies @ the Library: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Teen Create: ZINE MAKING

Wed, Oct 4   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Ulmer Park, Meeting Room

Teens & Young Adults teen time

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...

Teen Create: ZINE MAKING

DIY for Teens

Wed, Oct 4   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   McKinley Park, Meeting Room

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts teen time

Join us in the library's meeting room every Wednesday for drawing, crafting and more!  For ages 11-17.

DIY for Teens

OCT
5

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Oct 5   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Dyker Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time video games

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 Tech Time

Teen Thursdays @ Adams Street - Video Games

Thu, Oct 5   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Adams Street Library

Teens & Young Adults after school arts and crafts teen time

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 Thursdays @ Adams Street - Video Games

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Oct 5   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Canarsie Library, Meeting Room

Teens & Young Adults game on teen tech time teen 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

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Oct 5   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room

Teens & Young Adults after school techknowledge teen tech time teen 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

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Oct 5   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room

Teens & Young Adults game on teen tech time teen 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...

Teen Tech Time

Tween/Teen Tech Time

Thu, Oct 5   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Greenpoint, Eco Lab 3 (Teens)

Teens & Young Adults after school everyone is welcome here techknowledge 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...

Tween/Teen Tech Time

Flatbush Gaming Club (Teen Tech Time)

Thu, Oct 5   3:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Flatbush, Large Meeting Room

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time video games

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...

Flatbush Gaming Club (Teen Tech Time)

Banned Books Week: Power Through Print

Thu, Oct 5   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Borough Park Library, Basement Meeting Room

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts banned books DIY teen time

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...

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Banned Books Week: Power Through Print

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Oct 5   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Flatlands Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time video games

Come play video games like Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart and Just Dance with us!!

Teen Tech Time

Teen Tech Time @ East Flatbush Library

Thu, Oct 5   4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   East Flatbush, Large Conference Room

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time video games

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,...

Teen Tech Time @ East Flatbush Library

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