JUN
3
Celebrate Hip Hop at Brighton Beach - Graffiti Workshop
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop!
Learn about the history of hip-hop and practice your graffiti art style. Designed as a workshop for tweens and teens.
Celebrate Hip Hop at Brighton Beach - Dance Workshop
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop!
Join KOM3 of the Breaks Kru to celebrate Hip Hop's 50th birthday! In this family-friendly workshop, we will explore the history and evolution of Breakin' (sometimes referred as...
JUN
6
Introduction to Mango: Language Learning on the Go!
Learn a new language or improve your English skills with Mango Languages!
Mango is an online language learning system that teaches practical conversation skills for real communication. It's a fast, easy, and effective way...
Brooklyn Is... Brighton Beach
In honor of the Center for Brooklyn History’s reopening, we’re kicking off Brooklyn is..., an exhibition that celebrates the people and neighborhoods of our diverse, richly textured borough—and you’re invited to participate! ...
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!
JUN
7
Brighton Beach RSK Reading Club
Join our Storyteen at the library for stories and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science and math through music, stories, art, and play will help you and your child get ready for...
JUN
8
T-Shirt Making Workshop with Susan Hale
Join us for the kickoff events of Summer @ BPL. Starting with T-shirt making! Make your own stylish T-Shirt using paints and stencils.
Jam I Am with Will Leet
Singing guitarist Will Leet and jazz singer/pianist Sammy Rae Bowers will sing an exciting mix of children’s songs and contemporary pop songs, and foster exploration with musical instruments and fun movement activities. We believe that exposing...
Brighton Ballet Theater
Brighton Beach Public Library and Brighton Ballet Theater proudly PRESENTS free lecture-demonstration with Ukranian folk and character dances and selection from a new full-scale perfomance. The ballet "Mavka" features originial choreography by...
JUN
9
Brighton Beach Storytime
Join us in the auditorium every Friday morning for songs, fingerplays, stories and more.
Storytime is a first come, first serve basis. Please ask for a Storytime Ticket at the front desk when you arrive at the library. Doors will...
Brighton Beach Presents Creative Aging: Spatial Drawing
Join teaching artist Katya Kahn as she introduces students to various drawing techniques!
Over the course of eight 90-min workshops students will be introduced to concepts of spatial representation through a variety of drawing...
Teen Gaming Hour
Relax, destress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!
Teen Takeover @ Brighton Beach
Join us for some after-hours fun with food, karaoke, trivia, and video games! Open to teens ages 12-18.
JUN
13
Brooklyn Is... Brighton Beach
In honor of the Center for Brooklyn History’s reopening, we’re kicking off Brooklyn is..., an exhibition that celebrates the people and neighborhoods of our diverse, richly textured borough—and you’re invited to participate! ...
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!
JUN
14
Brighton Beach RSK Reading Club
Join our Storyteen at the library for stories and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science and math through music, stories, art, and play will help you and your child get ready for...
JUN
15
Garden Painting Party
Have fun painting our raised garden beds! Paint will be provided. Let's make our garden beds beautiful! Ages 12-18 only.
JUN
16
Brighton Beach Storytime
Join us in the auditorium every Friday morning for songs, fingerplays, stories and more.
Storytime is a first come, first serve basis. Please ask for a Storytime Ticket at the front desk when you arrive at the library. Doors will...
Brighton Beach Presents Creative Aging: Spatial Drawing Finale
Over the course of eight 90-min workshops teaching artist Katya Kahn has introduced students to various drawing techniques. For the final project, students created renderings of physical spaces from literature prompts. ...
Teen Gaming Hour
Relax, destress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!
JUN
17
Little Scientists
Little Scientists is a STEM storytime program for children ages 3-5 and their grown-ups. Join us to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through stories, music, hands-on exploration, and play. Each session we will explore a new topic...
Kids Create
Children will have fun creating an arts and crafts project. All materials will be provided. Come and join the fun!
JUN
20
Introduction to Mango: Language Learning on the Go!
Learn a new language or improve your English skills with Mango Languages!
Mango is an online language learning system that teaches practical conversation skills for real communication. It's a fast, easy, and effective way...
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!
JUN
21
Grab and Go: Arts and Crafts
Create something new and all your own! Come to the branch and pick up a Grab and Go craft kit. For kids of all ages while supplies last!
JUN
22
Branches in Bloom: Seed Starter
Join us at Brighton Beach Library to create recycled newspaper starter pots and plant kitchen herb seeds.
These starter kits can be taken home to be planted in a larger pot or soil.
We'll provide seeds, supplies and...
JUN
23
Brighton Beach Storytime
Join us in the auditorium every Friday morning for songs, fingerplays, stories and more.
Storytime is a first come, first serve basis. Please ask for a Storytime Ticket at the front desk when you arrive at the library. Doors will...
JUN
24
Draw Yourself Calm - Relaxation Drawing for Kids
Research has shown that drawing helps to distract children from worries and sadness. Bring your child to the Brighton Beach Library for a mood-improving hour of drawing and doodling.
Art Deco Walking Tour of Brighton Beach
Did you know that Brighton Beach has a rich and exciting history, told through its beautiful and special Art Deco buildings? Discover this fascinating past with an expert from the Art Deco Society of New York, architectural historian Matthew...
JUN
27
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!
JUN
30
Brighton Beach Storytime
Join us in the auditorium every Friday morning for songs, fingerplays, stories and more.
Storytime is a first come, first serve basis. Please ask for a Storytime Ticket at the front desk when you arrive at the library. Doors will...
Teen Gaming Hour
Relax, destress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!
JUL
7
Brighton Beach Storytime
Join us in the auditorium every Friday morning for songs, fingerplays, stories and more.
Storytime is a first come, first serve basis. Please ask for a Storytime Ticket at the front desk when you arrive at the library. Doors will...
Teen Gaming Hour
Relax, destress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!
JUL
11
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!
JUL
14
Brighton Beach Storytime
Join us in the auditorium every Friday morning for songs, fingerplays, stories and more.
Storytime is a first come, first serve basis. Please ask for a Storytime Ticket at the front desk when you arrive at the library. Doors will...
Teen Gaming Hour
Relax, destress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!
JUL
18
Introduction to Mango: Language Learning on the Go!
Learn a new language or improve your English skills with Mango Languages!
Mango is an online language learning system that teaches practical conversation skills for real communication. It's a fast, easy, and effective way...
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!
JUL
21
Brighton Beach Storytime
Join us in the auditorium every Friday morning for songs, fingerplays, stories and more.
Storytime is a first come, first serve basis. Please ask for a Storytime Ticket at the front desk when you arrive at the library. Doors will...
Teen Gaming Hour
Relax, destress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!
JUL
25
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!
JUL
28
Brighton Beach Storytime
Join us in the auditorium every Friday morning for songs, fingerplays, stories and more.
Storytime is a first come, first serve basis. Please ask for a Storytime Ticket at the front desk when you arrive at the library. Doors will...
Teen Gaming Hour
Relax, destress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!
AUG
1
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!
AUG
4
Brighton Beach Storytime
Join us in the auditorium every Friday morning for songs, fingerplays, stories and more.
Storytime is a first come, first serve basis. Please ask for a Storytime Ticket at the front desk when you arrive at the library. Doors will...
Teen Gaming Hour
Relax, destress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!
AUG
8
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!
AUG
11
Brighton Beach Storytime
Join us in the auditorium every Friday morning for songs, fingerplays, stories and more.
Storytime is a first come, first serve basis. Please ask for a Storytime Ticket at the front desk when you arrive at the library. Doors will...
Teen Gaming Hour
Relax, destress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!