MAY
25
Email Basics
E-mail is defined as the transmission of messages on the Internet. It is one of the most commonly used features over communications networks that may contain text, files, images, or other attachments. ... Email messages are conveyed through...
Drop-In Resume & Career Help
Stop by the Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with your job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one but timeslots are limited.
Drag Story Hour: Book Launch with Lil Miss Hot Mess!
Join Lil Miss Hot Mess for a special reading of her latest picture book, If You're a Drag Queen and You Know It, a fun, sing-along book with a drag twist that encourages kids to embrace all the playfulness of drag culture. ...
Holding Court: The Business Section
Join artist Barnabas Crosby for a conversation with entrepreneurs and creatives who had to reimagine their businesses during the pandemic. The discussion complements his photographic portraits of displaced businesses owners on view at...
How Climate Friendly is Your Home? A Free Energy Auditing Program
While collective action is crucial to solving the climate crisis, many of us would also like to reduce our own reliance on fossil fuels. Measuring your home's energy efficiency is a great first step toward lowering energy consumption. But energy...
MAY
26
Excel Class
Microsoft Excel Basics introduces new and returning spreadsheet users to the basics of storing, managing and analyzing data in a spreadsheet document. This lesson covers the core features of Microsoft Excel 2010.
Job Interview Basics
Many job seekers are unsure how to prepare for a job interview, or don't realize that they have to prepare at all! This presentation will cover what you should do before, during, and after a job interview to avoid any missteps and have the best...
Intro to GarageBand
In this workshop, there will be a basic overview of the GarageBand software interface. GarageBand is a great introductory tool for digital music production and audio editing, as it comes already installed on Apple computers and has the ability to...
MAY
27
Technology For All: Individual Sessions
Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...
Drop-In Resume & Career Help
Stop by the Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with your job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one but timeslots are limited.
MAY
31
Stomp, Clap & Sing with Silly Jazz and Camille!
Come dance along to “silly jazz” with comedian and jazz singer, Camille Harris. Popular songs include: “The Monster Under My Bed,” “Muffin Man,” and “Chopsticks.”
Tech Help for your Job Search
Stop by to get answers to your tech questions and build your computer skills in:
Formatting & uploading resumes Formatting & uploading cover letters Navigating job application websites Filling out job applications...
Virtual Crafting Circle
Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or cross-stich but need a little help? Are you looking for people to hang out with while you draw? Virtual crafting circle is the spot for you! Every other week we'll get together to talk about what we're...
Illuminating Manuscripts & Archives: An Interactive Close Reading of Mali Magic
In this live conversation, leading archivists, librarians, and writers unpack the significance of Malian manuscripts and the vast digitized platform Mali Magic created and offered in multiple translations by Google Arts & Culture....
JUN
1
First Step to Starting a Business | NYC SBS
Opening a business in New York City can be intimidating at the start. Many entrepreneurs ask: where do I begin?
The goal of this course is to help you understand what it means to be a successful entrepreneur in New York City.
...
Drop-In Resume & Career Help
Stop by the Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with your job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one but timeslots are limited.
Первый шаг к началу бизнеса (First step to start a business) | NYC SBS
Цель этого курса - помочь вам понять, что значит быть успешным предпринимателем в Нью-Йорке.
На протяжении курса вы:
Узнаете о ключевых навыках успешных предпринимателей Оцените себя владеете ли вы этими навыками и ...
Cookmobile at Central Library
Are you always hungry? Looking for some new skills in the kitchen? Have you ever thought about cooking as a delicious scientific experiment?
Join us outdoors on the Central Library Plaza for hands-on cooking demos for teens!...
JUN
2
Technology For All: Individual Sessions
Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...
Creating a Legal Framework | NYC SBS
To start and run a successful business you must first understand the many different legal considerations that are needed to establish a strong foundation. This class will help you gain a deeper understanding of the legal framework and basic...
Technology For All: Individual Sessions
Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...
CBH Talk: When Public Libraries Serve Incarcerated Communities
Since 2014 Brooklyn Public Library has partnered with the NYC Department of Corrections on a program that allows families to visit their incarcerated loved ones via free video calls from the safe, welcoming environment of branch libraries. This...
JUN
3
Technology For All: Individual Sessions
Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...
NYC Food Handler Certification Training Registration
Registration for NYC Food Handler Certification at BPL Adult Learning
NYC food handler certification is necessary for all food handlers in the retail food service and hospitality industries who are involved in the preparation, storage or...
Drop-In Resume & Career Help
Stop by the Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with your job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one but timeslots are limited.
Technology For All: Individual Sessions
Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...
Technology For All: Individual Sessions
Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...
JUN
4
Summer Reading Kickoff
On Saturday, June 4th, you’re invited to kickoff Summer Reading, and celebrate Brooklyn Public Library’s 125th Birthday, with fun programs and activities for all ages from 11 am - 3 pm throughout Central Library.
11:00 am Drag...
A performance from BPL's new podcast for kids
Join the librarian co-hosts of BPL's first ever podcast for kids in song, dance, and live audio recordings on the steps of Central Library!
Page Flippers Take on the World is a wacky library podcast where kids save the day by...
JUN
5
Pride Storytime
June is Pride Month! Join us for a special storytime commemorating Pride, a celebration of people coming together in love and friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and how in some places there's still work to be done....
JUN
6
Menstruation Mondays! Free Period Kits for Those in Need
Period Product Distribution Days When: Every Monday through June 13, while supplies last Where: Central Library, Youth Wing--Young Adult Reference Desk What: A week's worth of menstruation products. Each kit may include 7 tampons, 7 maxi...
Creative Writing Workshop
The writing workshop is designed to allow writers of all backgrounds, ages and experience levels to work together and grow as writers. Participants write to the prompt offered by the experienced and trained leader and are...
Creating a Business Idea That Works | NYC SBS
Many people have a business idea and a passion for it. But few understand or have the research to prove the idea will work.
The goal of this course is to provide you with the tools to analyze your customers, industry, and competitors. You...
JUN
7
Tech Help for your Job Search
Stop by to get answers to your tech questions and build your computer skills in:
Formatting & uploading resumes Formatting & uploading cover letters Navigating job application websites Filling out job applications...
Ask a Tech
Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a formal class. Attend our “Ask A Tech” program for personalized assistance. We will be using Zoom to host this program. You will...
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...
Virtual Crafting Circle
Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or cross-stich but need a little help? Are you looking for people to hang out with while you draw? Virtual crafting circle is the spot for you! Every other week we'll get together to talk about what we're...
JUN
8
Ebooks
E books come join us and learn more about the libraries Ebooks resources. To get the most out of the class please bring your library card.
Drop-In Resume & Career Help
Stop by the Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with your job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one but timeslots are limited.
Science in the News: There’s More to the Messenger: The Wonderful World of RNA
Yale PhD students talk about Science in the News
Have you appreciated your RNA lately? This tiny molecule is busy sending messages inside each of your cells, but that’s not all! Join us for this month’s Science in the News talk to hear...
JUN
9
Street Photography
In this class you’ll learn on-the-fly composition techniques and how to capture engaging photos of people, buildings, and the Brooklyn cityscape. Please note that this class is mostly outdoors and will run rain or shine, so dress...
Bibliobandido Comes to Brooklyn!
The Bibliobandido (Story Eater) is coming to Brooklyn and he is HUNGRY for children's stories... But it’s OK–we know that Brooklyn has got this covered!
Please join us on Central Library’s Plaza for an afternoon of creating and...
JUN
10
Technology For All: Individual Sessions
Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...
Technology For All: Individual Sessions
Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...
Technology For All: Individual Sessions
Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...
JUN
11
The Writhing Society: A Salon for Constrained Writing Techniques
The Writhing Society meets to practice and discuss the techniques of constrained writing. We practice the methods invented by ourselves and by other writers, artists, musicians, and mathematicians. This month's theme: TBA
This workshop...
March in the Brooklyn Pride Parade with BPL!
Join library workers and patrons as we express our Pride at the Brooklyn Pride Parade on June 11 at 7PM.We'll have a limited number of pride flags -- feel free to come in your favorite Pride gear. Feel free to bring family and...
JUN
12
NYC Livecode Meetup
LiveCode.NYC is a New York City-based collective that gathers to discuss, promote, and explore real-time programming. Our meetups are open to all. Come with works in progress to show, with ideas to bounce around, or just with your own curiosity...
Juneteenth Storytime
June 19 is Juneteenth! Join us in the Youth Wing Upper Program Room for an early celebration and storytime highlighting the important historical date which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African...
JUN
13
Menstruation Mondays! Free Period Kits for Those in Need
Period Product Distribution Days When: Every Monday through June 13, while supplies last Where: Central Library, Youth Wing--Young Adult Reference Desk What: A week's worth of menstruation products. Each kit may include 7 tampons, 7 maxi...