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DEC
10

Chess Club

Sun, Dec 10   1:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Adults adult learning Chess Workshop

Are you a chess enthusiast and need someone to play with?   Come to our Chess Club every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  All levels are welcome. 

You can pick up a chess board and pieces at the customer service desk on...

Chess Club

NYC Livecode Meetup

Sun, Dec 10   1:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Central Library, Business & Career Center, Classroom

Adults computer programming techknowledge

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...

NYC Livecode Meetup

DEC
11

BPL Home Internet Access Program (Central Library - Civic Commons Partner Room)

Mon, Dec 11   10:00 am to 5:00 pm   Central Library, Civic Commons Partner Office

Adults benefit assistance discount internet home internet discount techknowledge

Join us to learn more about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how you can save $30 off your internet service each month!! 

To be eligible for the program, you or your dependent must meet ONE of...

BPL Home Internet Access Program (Central Library - Civic Commons Partner Room)

Monday Movie Matinees for Adults

Mon, Dec 11   1:00 pm to 3:30 pm   Clinton Hill Library

Adults movies movies at the library

All Brooklyn Public Library locations will be closed on December 24th, 25th, 31st 2023 & January 1st 2024.

ALL MOVIES are on Mondays from 1:00-3:30 pm. No tickets required...

Monday Movie Matinees for Adults

Canasta

Mon, Dec 11   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Dyker Library

Adults everyone is welcome here game on table-top & board games

Join us for a card game of Canasta.

Canasta

Canasta

Mon, Dec 11   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Dyker Library

Adults everyone is welcome here table-top & board games

Join us for a card game of Canasta.

Canasta

Movies @ the Library : The Good House

Mon, Dec 11   1:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Bay Ridge Library

Adults movies movies at the library

Drama) 103 Minutes. A New England realtor ignites long-buried emotions and family secrets when she rekindles a romance with her old high school flame.

Stars Sigourney Weaver, Kevin Kline, and Morena Bacarin.

 

...

Movies @ the Library : The Good House

Tech Help for Your Job Search

Mon, Dec 11   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Central Library, Business & Career Center

Adults career computer basics resume

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

...

Tech Help for Your Job Search

Adult Coloring and De-Stress

Mon, Dec 11   2:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Midwood Library

Adults arts and crafts

Come relax and de-stress with adult coloring sheets. All supplies are provided. We'll be coloring on the first floor of Midwood Library; no reservation is required, stop by and join us!

Adult Coloring and De-Stress

Sound Healing & Meditation

Mon, Dec 11   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   East Flatbush Library

Adults health and wellness Healthy Communities mental health music

Join us at the East Flatbush Library for a Sound Healing & Meditation class.

Sound Healing combines different healing sounds, music, and instruments to improve our well-being by creating an experience where our body, mind, soul,...

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Sound Healing & Meditation

Meditation Class with Chance Krempasky

Mon, Dec 11   4:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Multipurpose Room

Adults health and wellness yoga and meditation

Please join us for a 60-minute free guided meditation and self-care class with Chance Krempasky. No registration necessary. All levels welcome.

Meditation Class with Chance Krempasky

DEC
12

Library on Tap @ Talea Williamsburg

Tue, Dec 12   11:00 am to 4:00 pm   Talea Williamsburg

Adults pop-up shop

Talea Williamsburg
87 Richardson Street Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tuesdays, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Join Leonard Library staff every Tuesday at Talea Williamsburg for a pop up library!

Check out and request books Reference services...
Library on Tap @ Talea Williamsburg

Chess Club

Tue, Dec 12   1:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Adults adult learning Chess Workshop

Are you a chess enthusiast and need someone to play with?   Come to our Chess Club every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  All levels are welcome. 

You can pick up a chess board and pieces at the customer service desk on...

Chess Club

Ask-a-Tech

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Clinton Hill Library

Adults computer basics techknowledge

Receive individualized technology instruction with our highly skilled tech. NO walk-ins- call 718-398-8713 during branch hours and ask for Michelle to schedule your very own Tuesday session.

Ask-a-Tech

Microsoft Word Basics

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults adult learning Microsoft Office techknowledge

Microsoft Word Basics introduces new and returning word users to the basics of using, creating, editing and publishing office documents. This lesson covers the core features of Microsoft Word 2016: Creating and opening documents; The...

Microsoft Word Basics

Virtual Ask-a-Tech (Washington Irving)

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Virtual

Adults computer basics techknowledge

Do you have a questions about how to use computer, software or navigating around the Internet? We can assit you with getting to know your devices better.

Pre-registration is required and each person will get a 20 minute break-out room...

Virtual Ask-a-Tech (Washington Irving)

Holiday Gift Wrapping

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Williamsburgh Library

Adults christmas hanukkah holiday kwanzaa

Come and bring your gifts and wrap them here. If you are not good at wrapping, we will wrap those gifts for you!

Bring your own wrapping paper or use the paper we have here for you. This is for all occasions and beliefs and is free of...

Holiday Gift Wrapping

Adult Coloring and Puzzles

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Brownsville Library

Adults arts and crafts creative aging

Do you enjoy coloring? What about crossword, sudoku, or word search puzzles? Join us on Tuesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm for this stress reliever.  

Adult Coloring and Puzzles

Resume Help Cancelled

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   East Flatbush Library

Adults adult learning career

Would you like one-on-one assistance with your resume, cover letter, or preparing for a job interview? What about all three? Drop in to the East Flatbush branch to work with a librarian who can help you on your job search journey.

Single...

Resume Help

Guitar Workshop

Tue, Dec 12   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Williamsburgh Library

Adults adult learning music

Tips & techniques for playing guitar for Adults and Young Adults.  Beginners welcome!

Guitar Workshop

English Conversation Group

Tue, Dec 12   4:00 pm to 5:30 pm   Williamsburgh Library

Adults adult learning english conversation group Immigrant Services

Practice speaking English with other adults learning English. Meets every week. No registration required. New students welcome!

English Conversation Group

Resume Help

Tue, Dec 12   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Paerdegat Library

Adults career resume

Join us on Tuesday afternoons for career help at Paerdegat! Our librarians will work with job seekers to:

Review resumes and/or cover letters, offer advice, and suggest edits Answer questions about job searching and resume/cover letter...
Resume Help

Computer Basics

Tue, Dec 12   5:00 pm to 6:00 pm   East Flatbush Library

Adults computer basics techknowledge

A beginner computer class that introduces new users to hardware, software and helps navigate the internet.  

...
Computer Basics

DEC
13

BPL Home Internet Access Program (Central Library - Civic Commons Partner Room)

Wed, Dec 13   10:00 am to 7:00 pm   Central Library, Civic Commons Partner Office

Adults benefit assistance discount internet home internet discount techknowledge

Join us to learn more about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how you can save $30 off your internet service each month!! 

To be eligible for the program, you or your dependent must meet ONE of...

BPL Home Internet Access Program (Central Library - Civic Commons Partner Room)

One-On-One Computer Help

Wed, Dec 13   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Pacific Library

Adults computer basics never too late to learn techknowledge

Need help with understanding the basics of using a computer? Or maybe it’s just been a while and you’re looking to brush up on your computer skills.

You can sign-up for our one-one-one computer help classes which will be held Wednesdays...

One-On-One Computer Help

Ask a Tech

Wed, Dec 13   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

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?

Join our Ask a Tech program for personalized assistance.

If you need additional help or can’t make...

Ask a Tech

Bookmobile @ Leonard

Wed, Dec 13   11:00 am to 4:00 pm   Leonard Library

Adults bookmobile Events for Youth and Family

Brooklyn Public Library & Leonard Branch Staff invite you to join them in front of Leonard branch during their closure!

Members of the team will provide reference services, patrons towards library and community resources.  There...

Bookmobile @ Leonard

BPL Home Internet Access Program (Pacific Library)

Wed, Dec 13   1:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Pacific Library

Adults benefit assistance discount internet home internet discount techknowledge

Join us to learn more about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how you can save $30 off your internet service each month!! 

To be eligible for the program, you or your dependent must meet ONE of...

BPL Home Internet Access Program (Pacific Library)

Adult Coloring & Puzzles

Wed, Dec 13   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Bay Ridge Library

Adults arts and crafts humanities and art

Do you enjoy coloring and drawing? Do you enjoy completing crossword puzzles and 3D puzzles? If so, come join us at the Bay Ridge Library in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room! Every Wednesday from 2-3pm community members are encouraged to join us for an...

Adult Coloring & Puzzles

Adult Coloring

Wed, Dec 13   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room

Adults arts and crafts creative aging

Please join us at our adult coloring session! We provide the supplies while you partake in a relaxing way to exercise your mind.

Adult Coloring

Holiday Gift Wrapping

Wed, Dec 13   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Williamsburgh Library

Adults christmas hanukkah holiday kwanzaa

Come and bring your gifts and wrap them here. If you are not good at wrapping, we will wrap those gifts for you!

Bring your own wrapping paper or use the paper we have here for you. This is for all occasions and beliefs and is free of...

Holiday Gift Wrapping

Tech Help for Your Job Search

Wed, Dec 13   4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Central Library, Business & Career Center

Adults career computer basics resume

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

...

Tech Help for Your Job Search

Wire Wrapped Jewelry Making

Wed, Dec 13   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Williamsburgh Library

Adults arts and crafts DIY jewelry making

We will be making different jewelry pieces each week or continuing a piece from the previous week. We will provide some material so you can also practice at home if you would like, but you must have your own pliers for doing at home. We have...

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Wire Wrapped Jewelry Making

Fiber Art: Embroidery Class

Wed, Dec 13   4:00 pm to 5:30 pm   East Flatbush, Large Conference Room

Adults adult learning arts and crafts fiber arts

Whether you are a beginner or expert, we welcome you to join us in this Adult program where we embroider together! Materials will be provided. 

Fiber Art: Embroidery Class

Diabetes 101: Meals, Monitoring, Medications, and More

Wed, Dec 13   5:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Virtual

Adults health and wellness Healthy Communities

More than 37 million adults have diabetes according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Join us to learn about the differences between Prediabetes, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, how to lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes and it's...

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Diabetes 101: Meals, Monitoring, Medications, and More

DEC
14

One-on-One Financial Counseling

Thu, Dec 14   10:00 am to 6:00 pm   Brownsville Library

Adults adult learning finance health and wellness Healthy Communities

Recieve FREE and confidential one-on-one financial counseling at the library!

Provided by experts from NYC Financial Empowerment Centers, you'll meet one-one-one to reach your goals. Work with a counselor to:

...
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One-on-One Financial Counseling

Soothing Morning Sound Bath

Thu, Dec 14   10:30 am to 11:30 am   Williamsburgh Library

Adults health and wellness mental health music yoga and meditation

Immerse yourself in sound and meditation.  Local musician Paul Wellington will introduce you to the soothing sounds of Indian music therapy.  Relax with others in the community as Paul plays the flute and tamboura.  Reveal benefits...

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Soothing Morning Sound Bath

Bookmobile @ Beulah Church

Thu, Dec 14   11:00 am to 4:00 pm   Beulah Church

Adults bookmobile Healthy Communities

Brooklyn Public Library in collaboration BPL Outreach and Health Initiatives invites you to join us at Beulah Church!

Members of our team will provide Health & Wellness information, information on job training, and general health...

Bookmobile @ Beulah Church

Pop Up Library at Here BK

Thu, Dec 14   11:00 am to 4:00 pm   Here BK

Adults pop-up shop

Join Leonard Library staff every other Thursday at Here BK for a pop up library!

Check out and request books Reference services (ask us anything) Computer and technology assistance Get and renew library cards Need help with online...
Pop Up Library at Here BK

Drawing for Adults

Thu, Dec 14   12:00 pm to 1:00 pm   Fort Hamilton Library

Adults arts and crafts health and wellness

Create still life art and draw using pictures and verbal prompts. Have fun, socialize while drawing.

Drawing for Adults

BPL Home Internet Access Program (East Flatbush Library)

Thu, Dec 14   1:00 pm to 5:00 pm   East Flatbush Library

Adults benefit assistance discount internet home internet discount techknowledge

Join us to learn more about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how you can save $30 off your internet service each month!! 

To be eligible for the program, you or your dependent must meet ONE of...

BPL Home Internet Access Program (East Flatbush Library)

Chess Club

Thu, Dec 14   1:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Adults adult learning Chess Workshop

Are you a chess enthusiast and need someone to play with?   Come to our Chess Club every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  All levels are welcome. 

You can pick up a chess board and pieces at the customer service desk on...

Chess Club

Holiday Gift Wrapping

Thu, Dec 14   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Williamsburgh Library

Adults christmas hanukkah holiday kwanzaa

Come and bring your gifts and wrap them here. If you are not good at wrapping, we will wrap those gifts for you!

Bring your own wrapping paper or use the paper we have here for you. This is for all occasions and beliefs and is free of...

Holiday Gift Wrapping

Street Photography

Thu, Dec 14   2:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Central Library, Business & Career Center, Classroom

Adults BRIC photography techknowledge

In this class you’ll learn on-the-fly composition techniques and how to capture engaging photos of people, buildings, and the Brooklyn cityscape.

More information at https://www.bricartsmedia.org/education-media-resources/media-...

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Street Photography

Ask-A-Tech (East Flatbush)

Thu, Dec 14   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   East Flatbush Library

Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

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?

Join our Ask a Tech program for personalized assistance.

If you need additional help or...

Ask-A-Tech (East Flatbush)

Resume & Career Help

Thu, Dec 14   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Clinton Hill Library

Adults career resume

Tech Michelle will help you finalize your resume. NO walk-ins- call 718-398-8713 during branch hours and ask for Michelle to schedule your very own Thursday session.

Resume & Career Help

Poetry Workshop

Thu, Dec 14   2:00 pm to 3:30 pm   Fort Hamilton Library

Adults poetry writing workshop

Read and Write Poetry with Ari Satok, published Poet and Teacher...

Poetry Workshop

Knitting Club

Thu, Dec 14   5:00 pm to 7:30 pm   Dyker Library

Adults adult learning knitting and crocheting

You are invited to join a group of knitters and crocheters every Thursday at the Dyker Librarly to share knowledge and all things yarn.  

Knitting Club

English Conversation Group Cancelled

Thu, Dec 14   5:15 pm to 7:00 pm   Washington Irving Library

Adults adult learning english conversation group

Join other adults who are learning to speak English in this weekly English Conversation Group every Thursday.

This is a drop-in program without registration. Patrons will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis until the group...

English Conversation Group

Adult Literacy Class

Thu, Dec 14   5:30 pm to 6:30 pm   East Flatbush Library

Adults adult learning literacy

Do you need to improve your reading and writing skills? We can assist you!

Bring any questions you may have, participate in an exercise, or complete a worksheet. An instructor will be on hand to look over your work and assist in...

Adult Literacy Class

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