DEC
11
Free One-On-One Financial Counseling
Take a step toward financial stability—make a confidential appointment with a counselor from Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation’s Financial Empowerment Center.
A counselor can advise you on many topics, including:...

$1 Book Sale: Sponsored By Friends of Sheepshead Bay Library
All sales benefit Sheepshead Bay Library programs and services.
NEW HOURS:
Monday 11-4
Tuesday 1-4
Wed/Thurs/Fri 11-4
Saturday 11-3
We have hundreds of books, pre-used DVDs, graphic novels, children...

Get ready for some creative fun with our Grab and Go Activity Craft Bag!
Get ready for some creative fun with our Grab and Go Activity Craft Bag!
Comes with your child to explore fun activity to do with your child at home. Find a surprise, puzzle and some cool stickers to decorate your own lunch bag!...

Free English Class
The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.
Classes meet every week Improve your English Practice with other adults learning EnglishThis class is first-come, first-served until classroom hits capacity....

*VIRTUAL* Jamaica Bay Friends Presents: Basic Conversation In French Creole
Name: Jamaica Bay Friends Presents: Basic Conversation In French Creole
Time: Weekly 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Dates: 12/11, 12/18; 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 & 1/29
Learn to speak basic French Creole for beginners....

Movies @ the Library : The Good House
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.
...

How To Use Canva
Designing doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. Canva puts beautiful creative assets within reach of everyone! Whether you're designing images for social media, videos and gifs, or websites, presentations, and much more, Canva is a ...

Resume & Cover Letter Help
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...

Acrylic Coloring Workshop
With our instructor Kitty Yu. Gravsend Library will be hosting a 11 week workshop that will take you into the world of Acrylic drawing. You do not need to bring any materials has they are privated. All are welcome

Chess Class with Vladimir Mazo
Learn to play or improve your game with instructor Vladimir Mazo!
For beginners or advanced players, ages 6-12
Register at the Juvenile Information Desk
1st Floor
This program is made possible by...

Family Game Night : BINGO
Spend the afternoon playing with your family. Today we'll be playing BINGO!
If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you - it's easy!
Come have fun and win a prize!
Fun for all ages and all types of ...

Kids' Board Games
Join us for kid's board games, Mondays from 4-5PM!

How do I use my Mac with other Apple devices?
If you are new to computers or just need to update your skills, join us for basic computer classes.
We will also introduce other Apple products like the iPad, Apple watch and iPhone plus covering such topics as creating and managing user...

Game On: Board Games for Kids
Play retro board games like Connect 4, Monopoly, Jenga and many more.

Chess Workshop
Please join us for our Chess Workshop lead by a professional chess instructor! All levels of experience are welcome.

Ask A Tech
Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet?
Did you just buy a new smart phone or tablet and have...

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

DEC
12
$1 Book Sale: Sponsored By Friends of Sheepshead Bay Library
All sales benefit Sheepshead Bay Library programs and services.
NEW HOURS:
Monday 11-4
Tuesday 1-4
Wed/Thurs/Fri 11-4
Saturday 11-3
We have hundreds of books, pre-used DVDs, graphic novels, children...

Get ready for some creative fun with our Grab and Go Activity Craft Bag!
Get ready for some creative fun with our Grab and Go Activity Craft Bag!
Comes with your child to explore fun activity to do with your child at home. Find a surprise, puzzle and some cool stickers to decorate your own lunch bag!...

BPL Home Internet Access Program (Macon 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...

Cypress Hills Knitting and Crochet group
Knitting and Crochet group meet weekly at Cypress Hills Library , the classs is led by LCS Veronica Johnson and volunteer Esther Curry.

Microsoft Word Basics
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...


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.


East New York Reads Homework Help
Brooklyn Public Library is offering in-person homework help sessions via the East New York Reads Initiative to school aged students at Cypress Hills Library. ALL students from K to 5th grade are welcome.

Collections Connections
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...

Chess
The world's most popular game. For ages 8 to 18.

Welcome Home: Reentry services
Have you been incarcerated?
BPL is offering free support from people who've been there and know firsthand what reentry is like. Join us for:
One-on-one appointments to help you identify your needs and goals guidance on housing,...
Welcome ESOL Class Information Session
Are you interested in learning more about the library's programs for learning English? Visit the Highlawn Library on 12/12/23 for an information session about the library's beginner-level English classes and related programs.

Kids Create
Let your imagination soar at this weekly kids crafting program.

Kids Create: Polar Bear Faces
Create a polar bear face using a paper plate.
This program is geared for kids 5 and up.

Holiday Card Making for Teens and Adults
Join us to design and create your own personalized greeting cards for the holiday season!
The library will provide examples, instruction, and all materials.

English Conversation Group
Join other adults who are learning to speak English in this weekly English Conversation Group.
This is a drop-in program. Patrons will be admitted on a first come first serve basis until the classroom reaches capacity.
...

Macon Library Record Club: Outkast’s Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik
Join fellow music lovers to discuss the meanings and memories of classic albums! We'll be continuing our celebration of hip-hop's fiftieth anniversary by listening to and discussing the enduringly unique debut of one of rap’s great duos,...

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,...

Melodies from the Heart: A Global Musical Journey
Come and experience the passionate and moving music from the internationally acclaimed Ukranian artists
LUDMILA FESENKO and SERGEY POBEDINSKY
The award-winning duo, winners of many international competitions, will perform popular...

DEC
13
3D Printer Grab & Go Giveaway: Polar Bears
Stop by the Kensington Library for our latest Grab & Go givewaway: 3D Polar Bears.

ESOL - Learn English Conversation in Groups
Join other adults who are learning to speak English in this weekly English Conversation Class every Wednesday from 10:30am-12pm.
This is a drop-in program without registration. Patrons will be admitted on a first come...

Resume Help
Looking for free one-on-one resume help? Stop by Brighton Beach Library for one-on-one assistance from a BPL librarian.
To book ahead, call (718) 946-2917 or ask at the Brighton Beach reference desk. Walk-...

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...

Get ready for some creative fun with our Grab and Go Activity Craft Bag!
Get ready for some creative fun with our Grab and Go Activity Craft Bag!
Comes with your child to explore fun activity to do with your child at home. Find a surprise, puzzle and some cool stickers to decorate your own lunch bag!...

Tech-Mobile & Phone Assistance Class
We are now offering a walk-in tech mobile and phone assistance class.
Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm -- bring your questions regarding iPhone, Android, phone apps, and more.
Walk-ins are welcome!
**MASKS STRONGLY...

BPL Home Internet Access Program (Brighton Beach 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...

Adult Coloring
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 & 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...

Kids Create Grab-and-Go: DIY Snow Ornaments
Stop by the Highlawn Library to pick up a kit with everything you need to make your own "snow"-filled ornament, just in time for winter! Kits include a hollow plastic ornament (in two halves), clear glue, glitter "snow," a glitter glue pen (...

Kids Create
Flex your creative muscles and enjoy creating a new craft to take home every week! Kids 5+ welcome!

Crochet Corner
Open to ages 6-18 at any skill level.
We will have yarn and crochet hooks available to use for all beginners, but please feel free to bring your own as we do have a limited number and they will not be able to be taken home.
...

Peter Singer on Living an Ethical Life: How to Do the Most Good
Peter Singer discusses the age-old question of Living an Ethical Life: How to Do the Most Good. Born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1946, and educated at the University of Melbourne and the University of Oxford, Singer is Ira W. DeCamp...
