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DEC
9

Citizenship Exam Prep Group

Sat, Dec 9   10:30 am to 12:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Pineapple Meeting Room

Adults citizenship

Join us at Brooklyn Heights to study for the U.S. Citizenship Exam! 

Free No registration required Meets every week

Visit www.bklynlibrary.org/citizenship to see the schedule of all Brooklyn Public Library Citizenship Exam Prep...

Citizenship Exam Prep Group

Shape Up NYC

Sat, Dec 9   10:30 am to 11:30 am   Macon Library

Adults adult learning dance fitness and classes 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

Hospitality Front Desk Representative Certification Training

Sat, Dec 9   10:30 am to 11:30 am   Virtual

Adults community partner hse

First impressions starts with you! Are you interested in earning a nationally recognized hospitality front desk representative certification? Join our session to learn how you can learn the necessary skills to manage, solve problems, and handle...

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Hospitality Front Desk Representative Certification Training

Fire Safety Tips from the FDNY

Sat, Dec 9   11:00 am to 2:00 pm   Macon Library

Adults all ages Healthy Communities

Please join the FDNY learn about Fire Safety.

Topics that will be discussed are:

Fire facts/statistics Common causes of fires Proper usage of lithium batteries Smoke and combination alarms Knowing the...
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Fire Safety Tips from the FDNY

Knitting Circle

Sat, Dec 9   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room

Adults arts and crafts knitting and crocheting

Join a social circle where we can learn new skills from each other based on our own expeirences in knitting, crochet and hand-sewing. This program is not led by an instructor.

Meet up with other knitters or crocheters for self-...

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Knitting Circle

Narcotics Anonymous

Sat, Dec 9   1:45 pm to 4:45 pm   Stone Avenue Library

Adults Healthy Communities

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), founded in 1953, describes itself as a "nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Narcotics Anonymous uses a 12-step model developed for people with varied...

Narcotics Anonymous

Theater 2020 Radio Christmas Carol

Sat, Dec 9   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Adults performance

Join Brooklyn Heights theatre company Theater 2020 for their crowd pleasing annual production of Dicken's Christmas classic, performed as a one hour radio play complete with foley artist sound effects! Fun for all ages! 

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Theater 2020 Radio Christmas Carol

DEC
11

Microsoft Excel Basics-Stone Avenue Branch

Mon, Dec 11   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Stone Avenue Library

Adults adult learning computer programming techknowledge

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.

The topics covered in...

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Microsoft Excel Basics-Stone Avenue Branch

How To Use Canva

Mon, Dec 11   1:30 pm to 2:30 pm   Macon Library

Adults techknowledge

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 ...

How To Use Canva

Resume & Cover Letter Help

Mon, Dec 11   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

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

How do I use my Mac with other Apple devices?

Mon, Dec 11   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Macon Library

Adults adult learning computer basics e-books

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...

How do I use my Mac with other Apple devices?

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

BPL Home Internet Access Program (Macon Library)

Tue, Dec 12   1:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Macon 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 (Macon Library)

Free English Class

Tue, Dec 12   1:30 pm to 3:00 pm   Greenpoint, Eco Lab 2

Adults english conversation group ESOL

The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.

Classes meet every week Improve your English Practice with other adults learning English

No registration required.

Please call 718.230.2007 or email...

Free English Class

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

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

Movies @ the Library

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Homecrest, Meeting Room

Adults movies movies at the library techknowledge

The Night of the Iguana (1964) 2 hr. 5 min.                              Dec 12, 2023

An...

Movies @ the Library

Resume & Career Help

Tue, Dec 12   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Stone Avenue Library

Adults career Microsoft Office techknowledge

Get help writing your resume so you can stand out.

Resume & Career Help

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

Yarn Swap / Destash

Tue, Dec 12   5:30 pm to 7:30 pm   Greenpoint Library

Adults arts and crafts environment fiber arts knitting and crocheting

Time for an end-of-year cleanout--refresh your yarn stash! Bring your good quality yarn that you’ve fallen out of love with and swap it for something from someone else’s stash. One person’s discarded yarn is another person's treasure.

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Yarn Swap / Destash

Computer Basics

Tue, Dec 12   6:00 pm to 7:00 pm   Homecrest Library

Adults computer programming techknowledge

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,...

Computer Basics

Macon Library Record Club: Outkast’s Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik

Tue, Dec 12   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! 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,...

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Macon Library Record Club: Outkast’s Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik

Melodies from the Heart: A Global Musical Journey

Tue, Dec 12   6:30 pm to 8:00 pm   Gerritsen Beach Branch

Adults Artists on Site everyone is welcome here live music multilingual

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...

Melodies from the Heart: A Global Musical Journey

Melodies from the Heart: A Global Musical Journey

Tue, Dec 12   6:30 pm to 7:30 pm   Gerritsen Beach Library

Adults live music music performance World Language Festival

Live Music. Come and experience the passionate and moving music from the internationally acclaimed artists. The award-winning duo,winners of 

many international competitions, will perform popular romances and classics in: Ukrainian....

Melodies from the Heart: A Global Musical Journey

DEC
13

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

Microsoft Excel Basics-Stone Avenue Branch

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

Adults adult learning computer programming techknowledge

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.

The topics covered in...

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Microsoft Excel Basics-Stone Avenue Branch

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

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

DEC
14

Computer Basics

Thu, Dec 14   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Homecrest Library

Adults computer programming techknowledge

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,...

Computer Basics

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)

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

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)

Curbside Composting

Thu, Dec 14   3:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Gerritsen Beach Library

Adults community partner environment gardening

Learn helpful tips and best practices from a DSNY representative for using your building's compost bin. Free kitchen containers and paper lawn & leaf bags will be given away.

Curbside Composting

Bridge Class: Learn to Play Bridge!

Thu, Dec 14   4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Homecrest Library

Adults adult learning game on

Bridge Class: Learn to Play Bridge!

English Conversation Group

Thu, Dec 14   5:30 pm to 7:00 pm   Kensington 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!  The group will meet on the main floor; look for the sign for the precise location.

English Conversation Group

Urban Skins & Ancient Kin: Exhibition & Opening Reception

Thu, Dec 14   5:30 pm to 7:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Adults Heritage Ambassadors Immigrant Services

“Urban Skins & Ancient Kin” is an exhibition of lyrical, dynamic abstract photo-based paintings by Brooklyn based Plains Cree/Anishnawbe/Metis artist Bebonkwe Brown.  Bebonkwe's artworks continue First Nations traditional creative...

Urban Skins & Ancient Kin: Exhibition & Opening Reception

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

Our next Interdisciplinary Mix

Thu, Dec 14   6:00 pm to 7:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Adults film performance

 

Curated by Leslie Arlette Boyce

A Short Film by Beatrix Chu

When a couple Yu and Jonathan, set off on a hike in upstate New York, a free-spirited backpacker Tian stumbles upon their path. As the two women become...

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Our next Interdisciplinary Mix

Brooklyn Writers Exchange at Brooklyn Heights

Thu, Dec 14   6:00 pm to 7:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room

Adults creative writing humanities and art

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...

Brooklyn Writers Exchange at Brooklyn Heights

DEC
15

Microsoft Excel Basics-Stone Avenue Branch

Fri, Dec 15   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Stone Avenue Library

Adults adult learning computer programming techknowledge

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.

The topics covered in...

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Microsoft Excel Basics-Stone Avenue Branch

Computer Basics

Fri, Dec 15   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Paerdegat Library

Adults adult learning computer basics

New to computers? Join us to explore digital basics every Friday morning at Paerdegat! 

Computer Basics

Chess Workshop

Fri, Dec 15   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Greenpoint Library

Adults Chess Workshop

Have a Passion for Chess and want to showcase your skill? Come join us at the Greenpoint library For Chess and Chill! Chess sets and Instruction will be provided. 

No registration required.

Adults Only.

Chess Workshop

DEC
16

Citizenship Exam Prep Group

Sat, Dec 16   10:30 am to 12:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Pineapple Meeting Room

Adults citizenship

Join us at Brooklyn Heights to study for the U.S. Citizenship Exam! 

Free No registration required Meets every week

Visit www.bklynlibrary.org/citizenship to see the schedule of all Brooklyn Public Library Citizenship Exam Prep...

Citizenship Exam Prep Group

Shape Up NYC

Sat, Dec 16   10:30 am to 11:30 am   Macon Library

Adults adult learning dance fitness and classes 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

Knitting Circle

Sat, Dec 16   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room

Adults arts and crafts knitting and crocheting

Join a social circle where we can learn new skills from each other based on our own expeirences in knitting, crochet and hand-sewing. This program is not led by an instructor.

Meet up with other knitters or crocheters for self-...

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Knitting Circle

DEC
17

Conversation with Mikołaj Grynberg

Sun, Dec 17   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Virtual

Adults book club book discussion lectures and discussions

Please join our conversation with Mikołaj Grynberg, author of the book "Jesus died in Poland".

This book is a true, painful, but extremely important read that shows the true face of the humanitarian crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border...

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Conversation with Mikołaj Grynberg

DEC
18

Microsoft Excel Basics-Stone Avenue Branch

Mon, Dec 18   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Stone Avenue Library

Adults adult learning computer programming techknowledge

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.

The topics covered in...

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Microsoft Excel Basics-Stone Avenue Branch

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