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Toddler Storytime

Thu, Dec 7   11:00 am to 11:45 am   Midwood Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Join us every Thursday morning for stories and song

For children 16-32 months old.

Toddler Storytime

Brainy Babies Virtual

Thu, Dec 7   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Virtual

Birth to Five Years Brainy Babies early literacy first five years sign language

Join us for our VIRTUAL program on Zoom. Families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices.  Each week we will read books, sing songs in Spanish and English, dance, learn a word in...

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Brainy Babies Virtual

Brainy Babies Cypress Hills

Thu, Dec 7   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Cypress Hills Library

Birth to Five Years Brainy Babies early literacy first five years storytime

Join us for a Brain Building storytime program, for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers in Cypress Hills.  Early literacy tips, craft ideas, songs and fingerplay.

Brainy Babies Cypress Hills

Storytime!

Thu, Dec 7   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Clinton Hill Library

Birth to Five Years first five years storytime

Join us for songs, stories, rhymes, and more, that get your little one's body and brain moving!

 

 

Storytime!

Ask a Tech

Thu, Dec 7   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Homecrest Library

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 assistance.

Ask a Tech

Pop Up Library at Here BK

Thu, Dec 7   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

Chair Yoga at Dyker

Thu, Dec 7   12:00 pm to 1:00 pm   Dyker Library

Older Adults Earth Day yoga and meditation yoga and poetry

This is an in-person program. Space is limited.  Register in-person at Dyker Library please.

Chair Yoga at Dyker

Leonard Library Book Discussion @ HereBk, House of Sand & Fog

Thu, Dec 7   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Here Bk

Adults book club book discussion

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.

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Leonard Library Book Discussion @ HereBk, House of Sand & Fog

Cypress Hills Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Dec 7   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Cypress Hills Library

Adults adult learning arts and crafts knitting and crocheting

Knitting and Crochet group meet weekly at Cypress Hills Library , the classs is led by volunteer instructor.

Cypress Hills Knitting and Crochet group

Friends of Midwood Library Booksale: Extended due popularity

Thu, Dec 7   1:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Midwood Library

Teens & Young Adults book sale Friends of the Library

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,...

Friends of Midwood Library Booksale: Extended  due popularity

Chess Club

Thu, Dec 7   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

BPL Home Internet Access Program (Brower Park Library)

Thu, Dec 7   1:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Brower Park Library at Brooklyn Children's Museum

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 (Brower Park Library)

Friends of Midwood Library Booksale: Extended due to popularity

Thu, Dec 7   1:00 pm to 7:00 pm   Midwood Library

Adults book sale Friends of the Library

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,...

Friends of Midwood Library Booksale: Extended  due to popularity

Paerdegat Makerspace

Thu, Dec 7   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Paerdegat Library

Kids arts and crafts kids create

Pop by the branch as we open up Paerdegat's craft closet treasure trove and invite kids of all ages to craft something awesome. Please note, this program is self-guided and drop-in in nature; we'll provide the materials, you provide the...

Paerdegat Makerspace

Virtual English Conversation Group Cancelled

Thu, Dec 7   2:00 pm to 3:30 pm   Virtual

Adults adult learning conversations english conversation group Immigrant Services

Join other adults who are learning to speak English for fun conversation online with Zoom video!

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the...

Virtual English Conversation Group

Ornament Decorating Cancelled

Thu, Dec 7   2:00 pm to 3:30 pm   Clinton Hill Library

Adults arts and crafts holiday

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...

Ornament Decorating

Resume & Career Help

Thu, Dec 7   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

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Dec 7   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Dyker Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time video games

Join us in the Dyker meeting room to play video games on the Nintendo Switch, use an iPad/laptop, or just hang out with your friends! 

Teen Tech Time

Brooklyn Robotics Leauge

Thu, Dec 7   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Dyker Library

Teens & Young Adults Bklyn Robotics League lego robotics

Do you love LEGOS, robotics, teamwork and making a difference? Then head to a participating Brooklyn Public Library branch for our new Brooklyn Robotics League. 

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Brooklyn Robotics Leauge

Build with LEGO

Thu, Dec 7   3:00 pm to 3:45 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids after school Build with Lego STEM & STEAM

Get creative with LEGO! Join us for an hour of building from suggestions or working on your own designs. For ages 8-12.

Build with LEGO

Kids and Teens Knitting and Crochet group

Thu, Dec 7   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Cypress Hills Library

Adults adult learning arts and crafts knitting and crocheting

Knitting and Crochet group meet weekly at Cypress Hills Library where kids and teens can learn , the classs is led by volunteer instructor.

Kids and Teens Knitting and Crochet group

Game On!

Thu, Dec 7   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Flatlands Library

Kids game on table-top & board games

Come play Board Games with us!! Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders, Battleship and Uno. For Kids 5-12.

Game On!

East New York Reads Homework Help

Thu, Dec 7   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Cypress Hills Library

Kids 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. 

East New York Reads Homework Help

Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series

Thu, Dec 7   3:30 pm to 4:15 pm   Virtual

Birth to Five Years after school first five years Ready Set Kindergarten storytime

Join us for Ready Set Kindergarten on Zoom! This is a virtual version of our popular school readiness program, led by educators, and designed to help children ages 3-5 get ready to read, and ready for school. Learn about every day early literacy...

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Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Dec 7   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Flatlands Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time video games

Come play video games like Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart and Just Dance with us!!

Teen Tech Time

Kids Create: Arts & Crafts

Thu, Dec 7   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Homecrest Library

Kids arts and crafts kids create

Join us at the Library to create fun and easy art projects.

Kids Create: Arts & Crafts

Anime Club!

Thu, Dec 7   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Flatlands Library

Teens & Young Adults anime and manga arts and crafts teen time

Join us as we watch anime while drawing and coloring our favorite characters!

This program is for teens ages 13-17. We meet every week!

Anime Club!

Gaming for Teens

Thu, Dec 7   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Cypress Hills Library

Teens & Young Adults table-top & board games video games

Come in and play great board and card games with friends.

Gaming for Teens

Brower Beats

Thu, Dec 7   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Brower Park Library at Brooklyn Children's Museum

Kids Hip-Hop 50 music techknowledge

Jam in our drum circle and craft new instruments. (Ages 6-12)

Brower Beats

Story Play

Thu, Dec 7   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Join us for stories, song, and playtime every Thursday afternoon!

For ages 0-5.

Story Play

Bridge Class: Learn to Play Bridge!

Thu, Dec 7   4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Homecrest Library

Adults adult learning game on

Bridge Class: Learn to Play Bridge!

Knitting Club

Thu, Dec 7   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

Shape Up NYC: Yoga

Thu, Dec 7   6:00 pm to 7:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults health and wellness Healthy Communities yoga and meditation

Connect with yourself in this Yoga class with Carol, a class to be enjoyed by all. Experience a fun and light-hearted mid-intensity flow that will move you seamlessly from Sun Salutation to a final peak pose. We focus on strength, flexibility,...

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Shape Up NYC: Yoga

Write Now! Writing Workshop

Thu, Dec 7   6:00 pm to 7:00 pm   Brower Park Library at Brooklyn Children's Museum

Adults creative writing writing workshop

This is a workshop for writers, facilitated by published author Kerika Fields (With Your Bad Self, featured on The Today Show). You will receive feedback and support to encourage you in your current writing project - or motivation to begin...

Write Now! Writing Workshop

Citizenship Exam Prep Group

Thu, Dec 7   6:00 pm to 8:00 pm   Clinton Hill Library

Adults citizenship Immigrant Services

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. 

Citizenship Exam Prep Group

Virtual Knit, Crochet & Sew Together

Thu, Dec 7   7:00 pm to 8:00 pm   Virtual

Adults fiber arts knitting and crocheting Virtual Programming

Looking for company while your hands are busy with yarn or textiles? Join the Windsor Terrace Library for a Zoom knitting/crocheting/sewing/fiber arts session to share your projects and hangout. All are welcome!

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Virtual Knit, Crochet & Sew Together

Friends of Brower Park Library Hybrid Meeting

Thu, Dec 7   7:00 pm to 8:00 pm   Virtual

Adults Friends of the Library

Do you have ideas on how to make the Brower Park branch a better library branch? Do you want to support the branch through advocacy and fundraising events? If so, come and join the Friends of Brower Park Library and help us plan and support our...

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Friends of Brower Park Library Hybrid Meeting

DEC
8

Brainy Babies @ Walt Whitman

Fri, Dec 8   10:30 am to 11:30 am   Walt Whitman Library

Birth to Five Years Brainy Babies early literacy first five years multilingual storytime

Join us for this six-week bilingual English/Mandarin weekly program for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers.  

The program will be held the following Fridays at 10:30am: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 1/5, and 1/12...

Brainy Babies @ Walt Whitman

Toddler Time at Red Hook Initiative

Fri, Dec 8   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Red Hook Initiative

Birth to Five Years first five years storytime toddler time

NOW ON FRIDAYS, same time, same place! 

Reading, singing, fingerplays, and puppets! Toddler Time takes place in person each Friday morning at 11:00 indoors at the Red Hook Initiative at 767 Hicks Street (corner of W. 9th st)....

Toddler Time at Red Hook Initiative

Email Basics

Fri, Dec 8   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Older Adults email techknowledge

Please join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts. 

 

 

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Email Basics

Knit Together

Fri, Dec 8   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Virtual

Adults fiber arts knitting and crocheting Virtual Programming

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...

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Knit Together

Computer Basics

Fri, Dec 8   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

The Therapeutic Arts & Beyond

Fri, Dec 8   11:00 am to 12:30 pm   Virtual

Older Adults creative writing fitness health and wellness Virtual Programming

The Flow and Restore Collective began delivering Holistic Wellness Services to community organizations in the Five Boroughs in 2016. In 2019, the company incorporated and became insured as a unit of 20+ Certified Holistic Wellness Practitioners,...

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The Therapeutic Arts & Beyond

Cooper Park Senior Center Pop Up Library

Fri, Dec 8   11:00 am to 1:00 pm   Cooper Park Senior Center

Older Adults pop-up shop

Join Leonard Library staff at the Cooper Park Senior Center 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...
Cooper Park Senior Center Pop Up Library

Storytime!

Fri, Dec 8   11:15 am to 12:00 pm   Cypress Hills Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books first five years storytime

Come and join us for songs, fingerplays, stories, and more while meeting other babies and caregivers in the neighborhood! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program.

Storytime!

Virtual English Conversation Group

Fri, Dec 8   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Virtual

Adults adult learning conversations english conversation group Immigrant Services

Join other adults who are learning to speak English for fun conversation online with Zoom video!

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the...

Virtual English Conversation Group

Adult Grab n Go

Fri, Dec 8   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Bay Ridge Library

Adults arts and crafts humanities and art

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...

Adult Grab n Go

Virtual French Conversation Group Cancelled

Fri, Dec 8   2:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Virtual

Adults conversations Virtual Programming world language conversation

Join other adults who are learning to speak French online on Zoom video. This group is for beginner and intermediate speakers, looking to learn and practice French conversation skills.

Please register with your name and email to...

Virtual French Conversation Group

Teen Lounge

Fri, Dec 8   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Dyker Library

Teens & Young Adults table-top & board games teen time video games

Come hang out after school in Dyker's meeting room. Play board games and video games, work on school work, or just spend time with your friends! 

Teen Lounge

Tween Time

Fri, Dec 8   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Bay Ridge Library

Kids arts and crafts conversations kids create

Tween time is a weekly program where kids ages 9-12 can make different crafts, learn new skills and make new friends! 

Tween Time

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