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JUN
9

Email Basics

Fri, Jun 9   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. 

 

 

Email Basics

Summer @ BPL Kick-Off

Fri, Jun 9   1:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Arlington Library

Kids summer reading summer reading kickoff

Join us at Arlington Library on June 9th at 1:00pm for our Summer @ BPL Kick-off! Celebrate the start of summer reading with face-painting, dancing, free books, and a special performance by Bubbles the Silly Entertainer. 

Summer @ BPL Kick-Off

Teen Art & Music Listening: LGBTQ+ Edition

Fri, Jun 9   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Arlington Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts LGBTQ pride month music teen time

Wind down from the end of the school week with a music listening party and art session at the Arlington Branch Library! 

Join us on Fridays from 3:00-5:00pm in the downstairs meeting room to discover the...

Teen Art & Music Listening: LGBTQ+ Edition

Film Program: Strange World

Fri, Jun 9   3:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids film friday film club movies movies at the library

Strange World (2022)

PG, 1hr 42min

A journey deep into an uncharted and treacherous land, where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades—a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest, and by far...

Film Program: Strange World

Teen DIY Friday: Pride Buttons!

Fri, Jun 9   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts DIY LGBTQ LGBTQ pride month

Drop in and get creative with a variety of DIY and creative projects.  

Join us, every other week, at the Teen Table on the main floor of the Walt Whitman Library.

This week we’re making PRIDE flag pinback buttons....

Teen DIY Friday: Pride Buttons!

JUN
10

East New York Reads Homework Help

Sat, Jun 10   12:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Arlington 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 Arlington Library. ALL students from K to 5th grade are welcome. 

Register
East New York Reads Homework Help

JUN
12

Brainy Babies Arlington

Mon, Jun 12   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Arlington Library, Program Room

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

Learn and grow with your baby and toddler at the library!

Hosted by our Arlington Libraries, families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices.  Each week we will read books,...

Brainy Babies Arlington

Kids Create

Mon, Jun 12   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids after school kids create

Join Miss Anna for a fun arts & crafts project! Kids Create is open for children of all ages, but children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Please arrive promptly to the community room. Stroller parking and restrooms...

Kids Create

JUN
13

Acrylic Painting Series

Tue, Jun 13   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts skillshare

In these FREE in-person classes, Teaching Artist Edward Oluokun will instruct you in the fundamentals of acrylic painting on canvas through a four-week intensive series. Learn how to transform an idea into a painting! These skills can help you...

Acrylic Painting Series

JUN
14

Babies & Toddler Time

Wed, Jun 14   10:30 am to 11:00 am   Walt Whitman Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books first five years storytime toddler time

Sing, read, and play with Miss Anna at the Walt Whitman library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program dedicated to babies and active toddlers. Open to families and caregivers of...

Babies & Toddler Time

Ask A Tech

Wed, Jun 14   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Older Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? Want to explore your phone and its features? Join us for one-on-one assistance with your device.

Register
Ask A Tech

Teen Lounge

Wed, Jun 14   2:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Arlington Library

Teens & Young Adults homework help table-top & board games teen time

Trying to stay on top of your school work? Or maybe you need a brain break from the middle of the week? Whatever your needs, the Teen Lounge has you covered! Join the library's Teen Lounge to study with friends, work on...

Teen Lounge

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Jun 14   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Teens and Young Adults ages 12-18, join us for a bit of video-game fun!

We have Switch, PS4 and X-box gaming available.

A few of our popular games are: NBA 2K, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart, and Marvel vs Capcom. ...

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

East New York Reads Homework Help

Wed, Jun 14   3:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Arlington 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 Arlington Library. ALL students from K to 5th grade are welcome. 

Register
East New York Reads Homework Help

After School Homework Help

Wed, Jun 14   4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids after school homework help

Need help with homework? We can help! Homework Help is back at Walt Whitman Library

Our volunteer tutors:

Work with students in grades, K-8 Assist students in the subjects: math, reading, and writing. Help in other subjects...
After School Homework Help

JUN
15

Story Play

Thu, Jun 15   10:30 am to 11:30 am   Arlington Library

Birth to Five Years story play storytime

Join us for a morning of books and songs as your baby or toddler acquires early literacy, fine motor, and language developmental skills! 

Story Play

Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

Thu, Jun 15   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games Virtual Programming

Please join us as we play games on the Nintendo Switch and compete with gamers across the world. 

Register
Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

Storytime

Thu, Jun 15   4:00 pm to 4:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Birth to Five Years first five years preschool storytime

Sing, read, and play with Miss Anna at the Walt Whitman library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program dedicated to young childen. Open to families and caregivers of children age...

Storytime

Bored? Games!

Thu, Jun 15   4:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults game on table-top & board games teen time

Bored? Come play board games! Bring your own or play some of ours. We have the classics, including chess, Monopoly, Life, and Connect Four plus new faves like King of Tokyo, Spaceteam and Chicken vs. Hot Dog. Come alone or bring a friend!...

Bored? Games!

JUN
16

Email Basics

Fri, Jun 16   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. 

 

 

Email Basics

Teen Art & Music Listening: LGBTQ+ Edition

Fri, Jun 16   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Arlington Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts LGBTQ pride month music teen time

Wind down from the end of the school week with a music listening party and art session at the Arlington Branch Library! 

Join us on Fridays from 3:00-5:00pm in the downstairs meeting room to discover the...

Teen Art & Music Listening: LGBTQ+ Edition

JUN
17

Blink and Sweat with Us: An Introductory and Educational Fitness Class

Sat, Jun 17   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults fitness health and wellness

June 17th, 2023

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
at Walt Whitman Library

Are you looking to work towards a healthy life change? Join us and learn the basics in this fun, engaging, and educational fitness program.

Meet us at 2pm at...

Blink and Sweat with Us: An Introductory and Educational Fitness Class

JUN
20

Acrylic Painting Series

Tue, Jun 20   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts skillshare

In these FREE in-person classes, Teaching Artist Edward Oluokun will instruct you in the fundamentals of acrylic painting on canvas through a four-week intensive series. Learn how to transform an idea into a painting! These skills can help you...

Acrylic Painting Series

Adult Drawing Workshop

Tue, Jun 20   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Arlington Library

Older Adults arts and crafts

Creativebug is a video-learning site for art and craft classes. Learn or improve your drawing skills as you watch the video. 

Supplies will be provided.

Adult Drawing Workshop

Comics Club

Tue, Jun 20   5:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids after school anime and manga book club comics

Discuss your favorite books every month with fellow comic book and manga fans and learn how to turn your own ideas into comics!

For ages 8-12.  Meets the last Tuesday of each month.

Registration not required - drop-ins...

Comics Club

JUN
21

Babies & Toddler Time

Wed, Jun 21   10:30 am to 11:00 am   Walt Whitman Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books first five years storytime toddler time

Sing, read, and play with Miss Anna at the Walt Whitman library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program dedicated to babies and active toddlers. Open to families and caregivers of...

Babies & Toddler Time

Ask A Tech

Wed, Jun 21   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Older Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? Want to explore your phone and its features? Join us for one-on-one assistance with your device.

Register
Ask A Tech

Teen Lounge

Wed, Jun 21   2:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Arlington Library

Teens & Young Adults homework help table-top & board games teen time

Trying to stay on top of your school work? Or maybe you need a brain break from the middle of the week? Whatever your needs, the Teen Lounge has you covered! Join the library's Teen Lounge to study with friends, work on...

Teen Lounge

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Jun 21   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Teens and Young Adults ages 12-18, join us for a bit of video-game fun!

We have Switch, PS4 and X-box gaming available.

A few of our popular games are: NBA 2K, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart, and Marvel vs Capcom. ...

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

East New York Reads Homework Help

Wed, Jun 21   3:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Arlington 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 Arlington Library. ALL students from K to 5th grade are welcome. 

Register
East New York Reads Homework Help

After School Homework Help

Wed, Jun 21   4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids after school homework help

Need help with homework? We can help! Homework Help is back at Walt Whitman Library

Our volunteer tutors:

Work with students in grades, K-8 Assist students in the subjects: math, reading, and writing. Help in other subjects...
After School Homework Help

JUN
22

Story Play

Thu, Jun 22   10:30 am to 11:30 am   Arlington Library

Birth to Five Years story play storytime

Join us for a morning of books and songs as your baby or toddler acquires early literacy, fine motor, and language developmental skills! 

Story Play

Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

Thu, Jun 22   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games Virtual Programming

Please join us as we play games on the Nintendo Switch and compete with gamers across the world. 

Register
Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Jun 22   4:00 pm to 4:30 pm   "The Mounds" at Fort Greene Park

Kids BPL Outdoors storytime summer reading

Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program dedicated to young childen. For children of all ages and their caregivers....

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

JUN
23

Teen Art & Music Listening: LGBTQ+ Edition

Fri, Jun 23   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Arlington Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts LGBTQ pride month music teen time

Wind down from the end of the school week with a music listening party and art session at the Arlington Branch Library! 

Join us on Fridays from 3:00-5:00pm in the downstairs meeting room to discover the...

Teen Art & Music Listening: LGBTQ+ Edition

Teen DIY Friday: Fantasy Mapmaking!

Fri, Jun 23   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts DIY teen time

Drop in and get creative with a variety of DIY and creative projects.  

Join us, every other week, at the Teen Table on the main floor of the Walt Whitman Library.

This week we’re fantasy mapmaking. Come create a...

Teen DIY Friday: Fantasy Mapmaking!

JUN
24

Read with a Therapy Dog

Sat, Jun 24   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids kids explore therapy dogs

Read to a dog at the library! Our certified therapy dog Flash Gordon loves to be read to.

Kids can make enormous strides in building self-esteem and confidence while acquiring a love of books by reading to a therapy dog....

Read with a Therapy Dog

East New York Reads Homework Help

Sat, Jun 24   12:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Arlington 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 Arlington Library. ALL students from K to 5th grade are welcome. 

Register
East New York Reads Homework Help

JUN
26

Brainy Babies Arlington

Mon, Jun 26   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Arlington Library, Program Room

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

Learn and grow with your baby and toddler at the library!

Hosted by our Arlington Libraries, families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices.  Each week we will read books,...

Brainy Babies Arlington

JUN
27

Acrylic Painting Series

Tue, Jun 27   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts skillshare

In these FREE in-person classes, Teaching Artist Edward Oluokun will instruct you in the fundamentals of acrylic painting on canvas through a four-week intensive series. Learn how to transform an idea into a painting! These skills can help you...

Acrylic Painting Series

Adult Drawing Workshop

Tue, Jun 27   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Arlington Library

Older Adults arts and crafts

Creativebug is a video-learning site for art and craft classes. Learn or improve your drawing skills as you watch the video. 

Supplies will be provided.

Adult Drawing Workshop

Teen Tech Time

Tue, Jun 27   4:00 pm to 5:15 pm   Arlington Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Mario Kart, SuperSmash Bros., Street Figther... You name it, we've got it! Enjoy a variety of games on PS4 , Nintendo Switch, Xbox, or WII U from 4:00-5:15pm in the downstairs meeting room. 

Teen Tech Time

JUN
28

Babies & Toddler Time

Wed, Jun 28   10:30 am to 11:00 am   Walt Whitman Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books first five years storytime toddler time

Sing, read, and play with Miss Anna at the Walt Whitman library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program dedicated to babies and active toddlers. Open to families and caregivers of...

Babies & Toddler Time

Ask A Tech

Wed, Jun 28   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Older Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? Want to explore your phone and its features? Join us for one-on-one assistance with your device.

Register
Ask A Tech

Teen Lounge

Wed, Jun 28   2:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Arlington Library

Teens & Young Adults homework help table-top & board games teen time

Trying to stay on top of your school work? Or maybe you need a brain break from the middle of the week? Whatever your needs, the Teen Lounge has you covered! Join the library's Teen Lounge to study with friends, work on...

Teen Lounge

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Jun 28   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Teens and Young Adults ages 12-18, join us for a bit of video-game fun!

We have Switch, PS4 and X-box gaming available.

A few of our popular games are: NBA 2K, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart, and Marvel vs Capcom. ...

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

JUN
29

Story Play

Thu, Jun 29   10:30 am to 11:30 am   Arlington Library

Birth to Five Years story play storytime

Join us for a morning of books and songs as your baby or toddler acquires early literacy, fine motor, and language developmental skills! 

Story Play

Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

Thu, Jun 29   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games Virtual Programming

Please join us as we play games on the Nintendo Switch and compete with gamers across the world. 

Register
Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Jun 29   4:00 pm to 4:30 pm   "The Mounds" at Fort Greene Park

Kids BPL Outdoors storytime summer reading

Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this program dedicated to young childen. For children of all ages and their caregivers....

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Bored?...Games!

Thu, Jun 29   4:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults game on table-top & board games teen time

Bored? Come play board games! Bring your own or play some of ours. We have the classics, including chess, Monopoly, Life, and Connect Four plus new faves like King of Tokyo, Spaceteam and Chicken vs. Hot Dog. Come alone or bring a friend!...

Bored?...Games!

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