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SEP
29

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

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

Teen Challenge Night

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

Teens & Young Adults after school table-top & board games

Join us at Macon for a friendly competition of Minute-To-Win-It games!

Bring a friend or make new ones as you compete in challenges that you will only have 60 seconds to complete.

This program is for ages 12-18.  

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Teen Challenge Night

SEP
30

Shape Up NYC @ Macon Library

Sat, Sep 30   10:15 am to 12:00 pm   Macon Library

Adults health and wellness Healthy Communities

This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout. Whether you are a beginner and need to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a...

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Shape Up NYC @ Macon Library

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Sep 30   11:00 am to 11:45 am   Macon, The Fireplace

Kids early literacy first five years saturday storytime storytime

All ages storytime!

Join the Macon Children's Librarian to share rhymes, songs, and books! 

 

Saturday Storytime

Fall Knitting & Crochet Circle at Macon Library

Sat, Sep 30   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Macon, Small Auditorium

Adults arts and crafts DIY knitting and crocheting mental health

Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories from our experiences as knitters, crocheters, and crafters. This program is not led by an instructor--it's a social circle for sharing and building understanding...

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Fall Knitting & Crochet Circle at Macon Library

Community Baby Shower

Sat, Sep 30   12:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Macon Library

Adults community partner

You are Cordially invited to Macon Library's Community Baby Shower. Together with our community partners, we are hosting our very first community baby shower and you're invited! This Free event is open to pregnant mothers and families with...

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Community Baby Shower

OCT
2

Resume & Cover Letter Help

Mon, Oct 2   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Macon, The Fireplace

Adults business career resume

Get help with your resume, cover letter, or career-related questions live with a librarian! Participants will receive up to 20 minutes of feedback and guidance.

Stop by the library and fill out our sign-up sheet. Make sure to bring...

Resume & Cover Letter Help

OCT
3

Game On! Board Games

Tue, Oct 3   3:30 pm to 4:15 pm   Macon, The Fireplace

Kids after school game on table-top & board games

A selection of board games will be available for kids from 3-13. Play an old favorite or try a new challenge.

Game On! Board Games

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

Macon Library Book Club: Lauren Wilkinson's American Spy

Tue, Oct 3   6:00 pm to 7:00 pm   Macon, Dionne Mack-Harvin Heritage Center

Adults AAHC book club Reading Room

Join fellow readers for a meeting of the Macon Library Book Club to discuss an acclaimed novel of espionage, love, family, and more.

Lauren Wilkinson’s “stunning” and “timeless” American Spy follows stalled-out FBI officer Marie...

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Macon Library Book Club: Lauren Wilkinson's American Spy

OCT
4

Storytime

Wed, Oct 4   10:15 am to 11:00 am   Macon, Large Auditorium

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy first five years storytime

Join us at Macon to hear stories, sing songs, and meet new friends! For babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

 

Storytime

Storytime

Wed, Oct 4   11:15 am to 12:00 pm   Macon, Large Auditorium

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy first five years storytime

Join us at Macon to hear stories, sing songs, and meet new friends! For babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

 

Storytime

Banned Books Week: Screen Print Your Own Totebag!

Wed, Oct 4   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Macon Library

Teens & Young Adults after school arts and crafts banned books DIY

Create a tote bag that makes a statement! 

In this class, you'll learn the basics of screen printing using ink and vinyl designs made with the Cricut machine. Designs will feature statements in honor of Banned Books Week so you can...

Banned Books Week: Screen Print Your Own Totebag!

OCT
5

PowerPoint Basics

Thu, Oct 5   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Macon, Small Auditorium

Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge Virtual Programming

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics introduces new and returning PowerPoint users to the basics of using, creating, editing and publishing office presentations. This series covers the core features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. This session is ...

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PowerPoint Basics

OCT
6

Library Lanes / Virtual Bowling

Fri, Oct 6   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Macon, The Fireplace

Older Adults Library Lanes techknowledge

Join us as we play virtual bowling with seniors and adults. It's a fun recreational program that's safe in a friendly environment.

Library Lanes / Virtual Bowling

Ask A Tech

Fri, Oct 6   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Macon Library

Older Adults 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 assitance.

Ask A Tech

Teen Grab & Go Kits

Fri, Oct 6   3:00 pm to 5:45 pm   Macon Library

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

Welcome Teens and Tweens,

Come to the Macon Branch and pick up a free Grab & Go Kit!!

While supplies last!!

See you There!!

Teen Grab & Go Kits

OCT
7

Shape Up NYC @ Macon Library

Sat, Oct 7   10:15 am to 12:00 pm   Macon Library

Adults health and wellness Healthy Communities

This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout. Whether you are a beginner and need to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a...

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Shape Up NYC @ Macon Library

Books Unbanned Storytime

Sat, Oct 7   11:00 am to 11:45 am   Macon, The Fireplace

Kids banned books early literacy first five years saturday storytime

All ages storytime! 

Book bans are affecting even our youngest readers. We will read stories that have been challenged and pulled from shelves, but which we think are fantastic readalouds--And Tango Makes Three, A Big Mooncake for...

Books Unbanned Storytime

OCT
10

Let the Games Begin

Tue, Oct 10   2:00 pm to 3:00 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. 

Let the Games Begin

Macon Library Record Club: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Tue, Oct 10   6:00 pm to 7:00 pm   Macon, Small Auditorium

Adults Hip-Hop 50 lectures and discussions music

Join fellow music lovers to discuss the meanings and memories of classic albums from the Brooklyn Public Library's Vinyl Collection! We'll be continuing our celebration of hip-hop's fiftieth anniversary by listening to and discussing Lauryn Hill'...

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Macon Library Record Club: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

OCT
11

Storytime

Wed, Oct 11   10:15 am to 11:00 am   Macon, Large Auditorium

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy first five years storytime

Join us at Macon to hear stories, sing songs, and meet new friends! For babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

 

Storytime

Storytime

Wed, Oct 11   11:15 am to 12:00 pm   Macon, Large Auditorium

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy first five years storytime

Join us at Macon to hear stories, sing songs, and meet new friends! For babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

 

Storytime

Teen Do It Yourself!

Wed, Oct 11   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Macon, Small Auditorium

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts teen time

Welcoming Teens and Tweens!

Come and join us for an hour of creativity and fun with our DIY projects!

Hope to see you there!!!

 

Teen Do It Yourself!

OCT
12

Grab & Go: Kids Create

Thu, Oct 12   2:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Macon Library

Kids arts and crafts grab and go kits kids create

Create something new and all your own! Get a Grab and Go Arts & Crafts kit to take home and create! (While supplies last.)

 

*Kits may contain small parts that are not suitable for young children. Please...

Grab & Go: Kids Create

OCT
13

Library Lanes / Virtual Bowling

Fri, Oct 13   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Macon, The Fireplace

Older Adults Library Lanes techknowledge

Join us as we play virtual bowling with seniors and adults. It's a fun recreational program that's safe in a friendly environment.

Library Lanes / Virtual Bowling

Ask A Tech

Fri, Oct 13   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Macon Library

Older Adults 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 assitance.

Ask A Tech

Teen Grab & Go

Fri, Oct 13   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Macon Library

Teens & Young Adults after school arts and crafts DIY grab and go kits

Drop in to the Macon library for a grab & go kit!

Kits contain an activity for teens to do at home or on the go. 

One kit per teen. 

Teen Grab & Go

Teen Grab & Go

Fri, Oct 13   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Macon Library

Teens & Young Adults after school arts and crafts DIY grab and go kits

Drop in to the Macon library for a grab & go kit!

Kits contain an activity for teens to do at home or on the go. 

One kit per teen. 

Teen Grab & Go

OCT
14

Shape Up NYC @ Macon Library

Sat, Oct 14   10:15 am to 12:00 pm   Macon Library

Adults health and wellness Healthy Communities

This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout. Whether you are a beginner and need to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a...

Register
Shape Up NYC @ Macon Library

Fall Knitting & Crochet Circle at Macon Library

Sat, Oct 14   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Macon, Small Auditorium

Adults arts and crafts DIY knitting and crocheting mental health

Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories from our experiences as knitters, crocheters, and crafters. This program is not led by an instructor--it's a social circle for sharing and building understanding...

Register
Fall Knitting & Crochet Circle at Macon Library

OCT
16

Resume & Cover Letter Help

Mon, Oct 16   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Macon, The Fireplace

Adults business career resume

Get help with your resume, cover letter, or career-related questions live with a librarian! Participants will receive up to 20 minutes of feedback and guidance.

Stop by the library and fill out our sign-up sheet. Make sure to bring...

Resume & Cover Letter Help

OCT
17

Collections Connections

Tue, Oct 17   3:30 pm to 4:15 pm   Macon, The Fireplace

Kids after school arts and crafts Collections Connections kids create

At this program, you can explore unique objects from the Brooklyn Children's Museum in our new Community Gallery!  

Join us as for a readaloud about collecting personal treasures, followed by exploring unique objects...

Collections Connections

Affordable Housing Lottery Signup with CUFFH

Tue, Oct 17   5:30 pm to 7:00 pm   Macon, Large Auditorium

Adults adult learning Civic Engagement community partner everyone is welcome here

Join the services team from Churches United for Fair Housing and learn about your affordable housing options.

Get signed up and learn the requirements of the NYC Housing Lottery, and connect with helpful services for your housing needs....

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Affordable Housing Lottery Signup with CUFFH

OCT
18

Storytime

Wed, Oct 18   10:15 am to 11:00 am   Macon, Large Auditorium

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy first five years storytime

Join us at Macon to hear stories, sing songs, and meet new friends! For babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

 

Storytime

Storytime

Wed, Oct 18   11:15 am to 12:00 pm   Macon, Large Auditorium

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy first five years storytime

Join us at Macon to hear stories, sing songs, and meet new friends! For babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

 

Storytime

Teen DIY: Spooky Luminaries!

Wed, Oct 18   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Macon Library

Teens & Young Adults after school arts and crafts DIY

Drop in at Macon for an hour of creativity!

Stop in to create a spooky luminary using vinyl cut outs, paint, and mason jars! 

For ages 12-18. 

Teen DIY: Spooky Luminaries!

OCT
19

PowerPoint Basics Cancelled

Thu, Oct 19   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Macon, Small Auditorium

Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge Virtual Programming

Microsoft PowerPoint Basics introduces new and returning PowerPoint users to the basics of using, creating, editing and publishing office presentations. This series covers the core features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. This sesssion is...

PowerPoint Basics

Ezra Jack Keats Story and Craft

Thu, Oct 19   3:30 pm to 4:15 pm   Macon, The Fireplace

Kids arts and crafts ezra jack keats storytime summer reading

Through the Ezra Jack Keats Story and Craft program, librarians read aloud to children and offer a grab & go craft activity related to the themes and images of the book. At the end of each session, every child is given a free copy of one...

Ezra Jack Keats Story and Craft

OCT
20

Library Lanes / Virtual Bowling

Fri, Oct 20   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Macon, The Fireplace

Older Adults Library Lanes techknowledge

Join us as we play virtual bowling with seniors and adults. It's a fun recreational program that's safe in a friendly environment.

Library Lanes / Virtual Bowling

Ask A Tech

Fri, Oct 20   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Macon Library

Older Adults 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 assitance.

Ask A Tech

Teen Grab & Go Kits

Fri, Oct 20   3:00 pm to 5:45 pm   Macon Library

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

Welcome Teens and Tweens,

Come to the Macon Branch and pick up a free Grab & Go Kit!!

While supplies last!!

See you There!!

Teen Grab & Go Kits

Accepted!: College Essay Writing Workshop with Leslie Ann Murray

Fri, Oct 20   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Macon Library

Teens & Young Adults after school writing workshop

Join writer Leslie Ann Murray for a workshop to write the best college admission essay to get into your top choice school!

In this workshop, you will:

Develop your writing voice! See samples to analyze and inspire your own writing...
Register
Accepted!: College Essay Writing Workshop with Leslie Ann Murray

OCT
21

Shape Up NYC @ Macon Library

Sat, Oct 21   10:15 am to 12:00 pm   Macon Library

Adults health and wellness Healthy Communities

This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full body workout. Whether you are a beginner and need to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a...

Register
Shape Up NYC @ Macon Library

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Oct 21   11:00 am to 11:45 am   Macon, The Fireplace

Kids early literacy first five years saturday storytime storytime

All ages storytime!

Join the Macon Children's Librarian to share rhymes, songs, and books! 

 

Saturday Storytime

OCT
23

Resume & Cover Letter Help

Mon, Oct 23   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Macon, The Fireplace

Adults business career resume

Get help with your resume, cover letter, or career-related questions live with a librarian! Participants will receive up to 20 minutes of feedback and guidance.

Stop by the library and fill out our sign-up sheet. Make sure to bring...

Resume & Cover Letter Help

OCT
24

Kids Create

Tue, Oct 24   3:30 pm to 4:15 pm   Macon, The Fireplace

Kids after school arts and crafts kids create

Create, experiment and have fun!  Arts and crafts (and reading) for school age children 5-12 years.

 

 

Children under 6 should be closely supervised by an adult. 

Kids Create

OCT
25

Storytime

Wed, Oct 25   10:15 am to 11:00 am   Macon, Large Auditorium

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy first five years storytime

Join us at Macon to hear stories, sing songs, and meet new friends! For babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

 

Storytime

Storytime

Wed, Oct 25   11:15 am to 12:00 pm   Macon, Large Auditorium

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy first five years storytime

Join us at Macon to hear stories, sing songs, and meet new friends! For babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

 

Storytime

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