JUN
6
Virtual Storytime
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Join us for virtual storytime with books, songs, and tips for your child to acquire...
Mapping Our Digital Selves: Zine Making with Maamoul Press
Please note: This workshop is designed for adults 17+.
In the time of COVID-19, our lives are mediated more than ever through technology. We appear in one another's homes and interact with our colleagues and loved ones through digital...
Charla del censo 2020: Mi existencia... Cuenta!
Acompañe a la Biblioteca Pública de Brooklyn, la Federación Hispana, y CUNY el 6 de junio para hablar sobre los beneficios y el impacto del censo en nuestra comunidad.
Registre aquí: https://bit.ly/todoscontamos...
Портреты поэта / Portraits of Poet. Anniversary of A.S. Pushkin
Портреты поэта / Portraits of Poets
Приглашаем вас в прямом эфире послушать рассказ о портретах А.С.Пушкина, находящихся в архиве Пушкинского общества Америки, и отметить таким образом, день рождения великого поэта.
We invite you...
Craft with PRIDE!
Join Miss Meisa for a three week series of awesome Pride themed art projects.
Virtual Book Club: BYOB/Bring Your Own Book
Join Brooklyn Heights librarian Claire for this chat about what we're reading through video conference call. For this Bring Your Own Book ("BYOB") book discussion, make your own choice of book and tell us why you would (or wouldn't...
JUN
7
Virtual Storytime- Transportation
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Join us for virtual storytime with books, songs, and tips for your child to acquire...
This Might Help: A Poetry Class
Classes are currently full. This page will update when space opens.
In this weekly workshop on Sunday afternoons, we will study poets who find comfort in the midst of difficulty.
We will examine comfort in all of its forms: love,...
Classical Interludes: Carlos Almeida
Originally from Rio de Janeiro, guitarist/vocalist Carlos Almeida has been living in New York since 1987. During his career, he has played with major Brazilian stars, including Beth Carvalho, Jorje Aragão, Alcione, Martinho da Vila, Jair...
JUN
8
ESOL--Business English Classes
Learn English!
Brooklyn Public Library offers free advanced business English classes that will prepare you for success in the workplace and in business. Improve your business vocabulary, broaden your understanding of American...
Music With Emily: Family Sing-A-Long
Emily will get your children up and moving along to familiar songs and originals that will engage and entice them to sing along, clap along, jump along and just have fun! Bring any instruments to shake and play and feel free to type in song...
Virtual Storytime
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Join us for virtual storytime with books, songs, and tips for your child to acquire...
Latin Dance: Cumbia & Bachata
Latin Dance is mainly derived from three styles: Native American, European, and African influences. Latin Dance is for Everyone! It doesn't matter what life throws at us or where we're from, once the tunes start playing and we start listening to...
Virtual English Conversation Group
Join other adults who are learning to speak English online on Zoom video.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group.
Learn Latin Dance
Take an afternoon break and get moving to the rhythm and music of Latin dance. Instructor Leonardo Sardella from Friends of Argentine Tango will run through the steps of dances like the cha-cha, mamba, and salsa before turning up the music...
Virtual Movement Challenge
Seraphina is thrilled for the opportunity to join together over the next 6 weeks to grow as a community of movers and body enthusiasts! Our sessions together will act as a space to hold each other accountable to be consistent and to play. While...
Creative Aging: Our Oral Histories
Our Oral History workshop with Dave Johnson.
You can either connect through zoom video at Zoom Meeting https://NewSchool.zoom.us/j/969246783; Audio Only; please call: 1 646 558 8656 US (New York); Meeting ID: 969 246 783.
Creative Aging: Our Oral Histories
Our Oral History is the collection and study of historical information about individuals, families, important events or everyday life. Dave Johnson will make the sharing experience of your stories fun and exciting.
To register,...
Joe The Magic Man
Joe the Magic Man makes sure that all of his tricks and acts are enjoyable to all ages! From rabbits to doves and beyond!
***** Join us Via Zoom *****
Meeting ID: 824 6291 9067
Password: 12345
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A One take Journey Through Russia's Iconic Hermitage Museum
Take a video tour of Russia's Hermitage Museum . Click or cut and paste the link below to the Borough Park Library's Facebook page to access this and other videos.
https://www.facebook.com/...
Musical Performance with Mil’s Trills
Mil's Trills is performing a *special online concert* to help kids and families cope with being stuck at home due to the coronavirus crisis. Tune in, connect, and engage with original playful uplifting songs, and interactive songwriting...
Poetry with Zetta Elliott
Teens are invited to join author Zetta Elliott for a poetry workshop. Using examples from her own collection SAY HER NAME, Elliott will share warm-ups and prompts from her writing workbook FIND YOUR VOICE.
Participants must register and a...
Criminal Justice Policy and the Pandemic: A National Perspective
The COVID-19 public health crisis has created a “natural experiment” in policing and criminal justice policy as cities and states struggle to deal with the pandemic in jails and prisons. At the same time, the people's revolt in response to the...
Summer Reading Feel the Beat with Conroy Warren!
Enjoy the power and pleasure of Jazz, Calypso and Reggae through singing and dancing in this interactive performance with versatile entertainer Conroy Warren.
It’s fun! It’s exciting! Imagine your musical story!
This virtual...
Chapter by Chapter: Harry Potter
Social distancing got you down?
Welcome to Chapter to Chapter, a older kid/teen-friendly "storytime" (but it's really for everyone) to help you relax at the end of the day!
This week, we're going to read chapter ten ("...
JUN
9
Jack & Friends: Toddler Yoga with Kelly Brennan
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Join Kelly Brennan for a fun yoga practice! Toddlers will explore yoga poses and breathing in...
Access to Capital: How to get Capital for Your Business
Learn about what type of loan programs the Small Business Administration (SBA) has to offer. Learn about the requirements for each loan program. Figure out if you qualify to participate and how the loan programs benefit the borrower.
Virtual Babies & Books
Spend fifteen minutes with Macon children's librarians to learn lap rhymes, finger plays, and early literacy tips for interacting with your baby and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
This will be broadcast from the Macon Library...
Stomp, Clap, and Sing with Gustafer Yellowgold
Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show is a funny and touching multimedia performance of music, colored pencil animations and storytelling. The music and ‘moving art’ shows are performed by two-time Grammy-nominated songwriter, cartoonist, and author, Morgan...
Virtual Storytime
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Join us for virtual storytime with books, songs, and tips for your child to acquire...
Volunteers for Wildlife present Raptors of Long Island
This is an exciting chance to meet live hawks, owls, and falcons. Learn about the many adaptations that make these animals some of the most skilled hunters on the planet. See and learn about some incredible birds of prey!
Online...
Virtual Sign Language Class
Our once in-person American Sign Language classes are now virtual! Join Sabrina, Communication Specialist from ADAPT Community Network, and Librarian Rachel, every Tuesday at 12pm.
This class is open to people of all...
Virtual English Conversation Group
Join other adults who are learning to speak English online on Zoom video.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group.
My Neighborhood Jams
Join Cypress Hills Library, Community Word Project and Teaching Artist Jay for a FREE, interactive writing workshop for kids ages 8-12!
My Neighborhood Jams:
Every city, every neighborhood has a story, what's yours? We will create...
Virtual English Conversation Group
Join other adults who are learning to speak English online on Zoom video.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group.
Virtual Census Storytime - Cantonese
**While our in-person events are on hold, we are offering virtual programming via Facebook Live broadcasts from our branches!**
Join us for virtual Cantonese storytime with books, songs, and tips in Cantonese for...
Job Interviews: Making the Best Impression, Especially Now
A Business & Career Librarian will discuss best practices in job interviews – what has changed about interviews since they mostly have gone virtual, as well as plenty of things that haven’t.
Please note that you must RSVP...
Virtual Dungeons and Dragons
Hey teens! Are you bummed about social distancing but still want to game with your friends? Join us for a Dungeons and Dragons online game! Our librarians are going to make some awesome adventures for you!
We are using...
Library Dance Party!
It's summer, and it's time to get down and boogoes! Lets have some fun with old and new dances. Jumping, Singing and Dancing with our very own High Energy Party Motivator Elaine Gil.
**Registration required!
We will...
Summer Reading: Drag Queen Story Hour Livestream
Enjoy songs and stories for kids age 3-8 during a livestream Drag Queen Story Hour. This event is presented in partnership with New York City Council Member Laurie Cumbo and Brooklyn Public Library. Watch live on DQSHNYC's Instagram, or...
Virtual Board Games
Meet up online and play a really easy game using BoardGameArena or an online platform.
We will have a meeting in Zoom or Discord at first. I will send out a link at 3:15. Then we can decide on a game and I can walk you through...
Virtual Kids Create: Newspaper Crafts
Spend a quick and crafty half-hour with the Paerdegat children's librarian making crafts out of newspaper.
This will be broadcast from the Paerdegat Library Facebook Page and Brooklyn Public Library Family Facebook Page.
Digital Meditation for Teens
Brooklyn Public Library invites teens to come together to find a moment of peace in these stressful times. Instructor Lavender Suarez will guide participants through simple meditation techniques (breathing exercises, gentle movement, relaxing...
Green Series: The Condor and the Eagle Screening
The June Green Series presented by Brooklyn Public Library's BPL Presents features a screening and discussion of The Condor & the Eagle.
The Condor and the Eagle documents the stories of four well-known Native environmental...
Tips for Surviving and then Thriving Through this Crisis
This workshop will be an overview of the first three stages of actions to survive this crisis. It will help you define where you are and what you can do to emerge and thrive.
Stage One is about survival and financial...
Virtual Volunteer Tutor Information Session
In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have transitioned all of your spring in-person programming to an online format. Do you want to help an adult who struggles to read or brush on their math skills virtually using an online...
28th Amendment Town Hall, moderated by Brynna Tucker
BPL Presents, the programming team of Brooklyn Public Library, started the 28th Amendment Project earlier this year and, continuing the project, now invites the public online to help to draft the 28th amendment to the Constitution. The 27th...
JUN
10
We Speak NYC Conversation Group
Join other adults who are learning to speak English online using the We Speak NYC videos from the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. We will meet on Zoom video calls.
Please register with your name and email to receive the...
ESOL--Business English Classes
Learn English!
Brooklyn Public Library offers free advanced business English classes that will prepare you for success in the workplace and in business. Improve your business vocabulary, broaden your understanding of American...
Eléonore Weill’s Jewish Musical Metamorphosis
Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month with internationally renowned musicians Eleonore Weill and Jake Shulman-Ment, who will bring you on the voyage of a lifetime through Yiddish songs, klezmer dance tunes, and Jewish...
