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Library on Tap @ Talea Williamsburg
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...
Chess Club
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...
Adult Coloring and Puzzles
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.
Ask-a-Tech
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.
Brooklyn Supports at Paerdegat
Join us to learn more about social support resources and benefits assistance!
Our Social Work Program Coordinator will be available to assist with any questions about:
Housing Assistance Food Assistance Employment Assistance...
Resume Help
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...
Reference Solutions for Business
Reference Solutions is a comprehensive directory that indexes businesses across the United States and Canada. Business listings can include company addresses and telephone numbers, executive names and company sales.
In this class we...
Guitar Workshop
Tips & techniques for playing guitar for Adults and Young Adults. Beginners welcome!
English Conversation Group
Practice speaking English with other adults learning English. Meets every week. No registration required. New students welcome!
Computer Basics
A beginner computer class that introduces new users to hardware, software and helps navigate the internet.
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Adult Literacy Class
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...
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BPL Home Internet Access Program (Central Library - Civic Commons Partner Room)
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...
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?
Join our Ask a Tech program for personalized assistance.
If you need additional help or can’t make...
One-On-One Computer Help
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...
Virtual Stop the Bleed
Stop the Bleed is a campaign that teaches people how to respond to emergencies where life-threatening bleeding is present. By learning just a few simple steps, you can become trained to save a life in an emergency situation. Bleeding is the...
Friends of Midwood Library Booksale: Extended due to popularity
Please join the Friends of Midwood Library as we conduct our book sale to raise funds in support of our beloved library on Thursday, November 30th from 1pm to 4pm or while supplies last!
For any questions or more information,...
BPL Home Internet Access Program (Pacific Library)
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...
Plum Papercraft: Finnish Star
Weave and twist paper strips to create a festive holiday star.
Adult Coloring & Puzzles
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...
Virtual Stop the Bleed
Stop the Bleed is a campaign that teaches people how to respond to emergencies where life-threatening bleeding is present. By learning just a few simple steps, you can become trained to save a life in an emergency situation. Bleeding is the...
Fiber Art: Crochet
Whether you are a beginner or expert, we welcome you to join us in this Adult program where we crochet together! Materials will be provided but participants can also feel free to bring their own projects.
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...
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One-on-One Financial Counseling
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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Pop Up Library at Here BK
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...
Adult Fitness: Sound Healing & Meditation
Join us at the Brooklyn Heights 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,...
Drawing for Adults
Create still life art and draw using pictures and verbal prompts. Have fun, socialize while drawing.
Leonard Library Book Discussion @ HereBk, House of Sand & Fog
Please join us selected Thursday afternoons @ 1 at the lovely HereBk cafe as we discuss the great Andre Debus lll's novel House of Sand and Fog.
Chess Club
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...
Friends of Midwood Library Booksale: Extended due to popularity
Please join the Friends of Midwood Library as we conduct our book sale to raise funds in support of our beloved library on Thursday, November 30th from 1pm to 4pm or while supplies last!
For any questions or more information,...
BPL Home Internet Access Program (East Flatbush Library)
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...
Holiday Gift Wrapping
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...
Computer Basics
Computer Basics training is designed specifically for those who are completely new to computers or who feel they need to have more instruction before confidently using a computer.
This lesson introduces new PC users to the hardware,...
Resume & Career Help
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.
Poetry Workshop
Read and Write Poetry with Ari Satok, published Poet and Teacher...
Ornament Decorating Cancelled
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO LATER IN THE MONTH - DATE TBA!
Join us for some festive fun! Take home handmade ornaments to decorate your home with this holiday season. All suppplies will be provided for this easy and beginner...
Knitting Club
You are invited to join a group of knitters and crocheters every Thursday at the Dyker Librarly to share knowledge and all things yarn.
English Conversation Group Cancelled
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...
Heritage Journeys: Latin American Ancestry in New York
Join us for a captivating evening with BPL Heritage Ambassador Araceli Poma as she premieres her documentary 'Heritage Journeys: Latin American Ancestry in New York.' Explore the significant indigenous diaspora of New York City’s Latin American...
English Conversation Group
Practice speaking English with other adults learning English. Meets every week. No registration required. New students welcome! The group will meet on the main floor; look for the sign for the precise location.
The Ways of Watercolor
In a supportive setting, with artist and instructor Rhea Sarah Kirstein, discover what makes watercolor the exciting and much loved medium it is. See what happens as you mix and mingle paint and water to create surprising effects.
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Citizenship Exam Prep Group
If you are interested in becoming a citizen, we can help! Join our free exam preparation groups. Study all topics on the naturalization civics test and practice for the interview.
Resume Help: Drop-in and By Appointment
Do you need feedback on your resume or cover letter? Stop by the Williamsburgh Library for free one-on-one resume and job search help from a BPL librarian.
Appointments are available every Thursday at 6:00 and 6:30pm. To book your 30-...
Brooklyn Writers Exchange at Brooklyn Heights
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 6 pm on Thursday evenings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or...
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BPL Home Internet Access Program (Central Library - Civic Commons Partner Room)
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...
Knit Together
Knitting on your own is fun, but it's always better to knit together! Join us for a Zoom knitting/crocheting hangout and share your projects and your morning coffee.
**Registration required!
We will be using Zoom to...
Computer Basics
New to computers? Join us to explore digital basics every Friday morning at Paerdegat!
Clase de Computación
Viernes de 11am-12pm
¿Necesita ayuda para comprender los conceptos básicos del uso de una computadora? O tal vez ha pasado tiempo y está buscando repasar y mejorar sus habilidades de computación.
Puede inscribirse en nuestras...
Tis a Wick of a Season
Join us for our Season of Wick, where every Friday we will be showing the 4 John Wick Movies....and a little Barbie before the New Year's.
December 1 - John Wick
December 8 - John Wick 2
December 15 - John Wick 3
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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...
Adult Grab n Go
Are you an adult who enjoys coloring, drawing and completing puzzles? Were you unable to attend Wednesday's Adult Coloring and Puzzles program? If so, don't worry! Every Friday afternoon, from 2-4pm, adults 18+ can pick up a Grab n Go bag at the...