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SEP
27

Peace by Piece: Puzzle Workshop

Wed, Sep 27   10:00 am to 5:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts humanities and art teen time

Come and enjoy a jigsaw puzzle to relax your mind. Take five minutes or an hour and help complete a puzzle. We'll have the puzzle out all day Tuesday and Wednesday during open hours.

Peace by Piece: Puzzle Workshop

Brooklyn Robotics League

Wed, Sep 27   3:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Teens & Young Adults techknowledge

Love LEGOs, robotics and teamwork? Then head to a participating Brooklyn Heights Library location for Brooklyn Robotics League.

The theme for this year is MASTERPIECE, and kids and teens (ages 9–17) will learn to use LEGO EV3...

Brooklyn Robotics League

Tween Time! Games & More

Wed, Sep 27   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room

Teens & Young Adults after school arts and crafts table-top & board games

Welcome Tweens (10-12) on Wednesdays to the Game Room upstairs in the Teen Area from 4-5PM. 

We will play games and just hang out!

Tween Time! Games & More

SEP
28

Babies & Books (10:30am session)

Thu, Sep 28   10:30 am to 11:00 am   Brooklyn Heights Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy first five years music

Join us for stories and songs!

for ages 0 to 18 months and their caregivers

Please be on time. Registration is required for attendance. There is no waiting list at this time.

There are two storytimes listed for this day,...

Babies & Books (10:30am session)

Babies & Books (11:15am session)

Thu, Sep 28   11:15 am to 11:45 am   Brooklyn Heights Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy first five years music

Join us for stories and songs!

for ages 0 to 18 months and their caregivers

Please be on time. Registration is required for attendance. There is no waiting list at this time.

There are two storytimes listed for this day,...

Babies & Books (11:15am session)

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Sep 28   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

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Sep 28   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

Gaming for Teens

Thu, Sep 28   4:00 pm to 5:00 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!...

Gaming for Teens

SEP
29

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Fri, Sep 29   10:30 am to 12:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts fiber arts knitting and crocheting

Learn to create a variety of shapes, textures, and projects with this six-week crochet class series, taught by fiber artist Rhiannon Platt. Students will start by learning the fundamentals of the stitches and pattern reading. Then, learn how to...

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Movies @ the Library: Dead Poets Society (1989)

Fri, Sep 29   10:30 am to 12:45 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Multipurpose Room

Adults film friday film club movies movies at the library

Back to school! Please join us for a screening of the film Dead Poets Society. Peter Weir directed this now-classic movie starring the late Robin Williams as an unorthodox teacher at a private all-boys' school. Robert Sean Leonard and Ethan Hawke...

Movies @ the Library: Dead Poets Society (1989)

Teen DIY Friday: Designing Masks!

Fri, Sep 29   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts DIY

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: It's just a plain white mask....until...

Teen DIY Friday: Designing Masks!

SEP
30

Citizenship Exam Prep Group

Sat, Sep 30   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

Knitting Circle

Sat, Sep 30   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

OCT
2

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Mon, Oct 2   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us...

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Drop In Resume & Career Help (Brooklyn Heights)

Mon, Oct 2   4:00 pm to 5:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Pineapple Meeting Room

Adults career resume

Get free one-on-one resume help, education and career advice, interviewing prep, LinkedIn profile tips, and more with help from a Job Information Resource Librarian.

Please call the branch to confirm the times above, as they are subject...

Drop In Resume & Career Help (Brooklyn Heights)

Monthly Meditation Class with Chance Krempasky

Mon, Oct 2   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.

Monthly Meditation Class with Chance Krempasky

OCT
3

Pen and Acrylic Paint

Tue, Oct 3   1:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts humanities and art

In these FREE in-person classes, Teaching Artist Edward Oluokun will instruct you in the fundamentals of pen & acrylic paint through a five-week intensive series. Learn how to transform an idea into a work of art! These skills can help you...

Pen and Acrylic Paint

Teen Time: Banned Books Button Making

Tue, Oct 3   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Teens & Young Adults after school arts and crafts banned books teen time

Make buttons with us to show your support for National Banned Books Week . . . kicking off Banned Books Month!  Use one of our designs or create your own!

Teen Time:  Banned Books Button Making

OCT
4

Cadman Park Storytime

Wed, Oct 4   10:30 am to 11:00 am   Brooklyn Heights Library

Kids BPL Outdoors first five years live music stomp clap and sing

Hello Friends!!

Join us for Outdoor Storytime at Cadman Park! We will be singing songs and reading stories on the grass right next to the Juneteenth Grove. 

For all ages and their grownups.

*No...

Cadman Park Storytime

Ask a Tech

Wed, Oct 4   11:30 am to 12:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights 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.

No registration required; assistance is...

Ask a Tech

Plum Papercraft: Origami Flower

Wed, Oct 4   1:00 pm to 2:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room

Adults arts and crafts

Learn how to fold an origami flower. These paper flowers are decorative and charming. Supplies provided and beginners are always welcome!

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Plum Papercraft: Origami Flower

Tween Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Oct 4   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us...

Tween Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

OCT
5

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Oct 5   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room

Teens & Young Adults after school techknowledge teen tech time teen time

 

Come join us for some Teen Gaming at Brooklyn Heights! 
from 3:30 PM to 5:00 in the Gaming room

Teen Tech Time

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Oct 5   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

Game On!

Thu, Oct 5   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

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

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

Game On!

An Interdisciplinary Mix

Thu, Oct 5   6:00 pm to 7:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Adults artist talks Artists on Site performance

Bonita Oliver / Seeking Truth

Bonita Oliver is a multidisciplinary performance artist, who also performs under the name of French Leave. She is a Women's Fund Awardee for AR Arias: Sojourner Truth. These arias expand the re-examination of...

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An Interdisciplinary Mix

OCT
6

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Fri, Oct 6   10:30 am to 12:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts fiber arts knitting and crocheting

Learn to create a variety of shapes, textures, and projects with this six-week crochet class series, taught by fiber artist Rhiannon Platt. Students will start by learning the fundamentals of the stitches and pattern reading. Then, learn how to...

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Teen Time: Yoga and Mindfulness

Fri, Oct 6   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Teens & Young Adults after school teen time yoga and meditation

Join us First Fridays for Yoga in the Mezzanine for Teens!!!  Come chill with us and learn some techniques to help you focus during this new school year.

We have mats or you can just use a chair provided.

Teen Time:  Yoga and Mindfulness

OCT
7

Citizenship Exam Prep Group

Sat, Oct 7   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

Knitting Circle

Sat, Oct 7   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-...

Register
Knitting Circle

OCT
10

Still Life in Acrylic Painting Series

Tue, Oct 10   1:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts humanities and art

In these FREE in-person classes, Teaching Artist Edward Oluokun will instruct you in the fundamentals of pen & acrylic paint through a five-week intensive series. Learn how to transform an idea into a work of art! These skills can help you...

Still Life in Acrylic Painting Series

Teen Time: LGBTQ+ Teen Empowerment Poetry Workshop

Tue, Oct 10   4:30 pm to 6:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room

Teens & Young Adults after school creative writing LGBTQ teen time

Hello to our LGBTQ+ teen community!  Join us in person in Brooklyn Heights Teen Zone (or online) for free writing and feedback. 

Everyone has a story. 

Triumphs and Struggles of everyday life. ...

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Teen Time:  LGBTQ+ Teen Empowerment Poetry Workshop

Poetry Circle/Book Club & Discussion with Ashley Mabbitt

Tue, Oct 10   6:00 pm to 7:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room

Adults book club book discussion humanities and art poetry

Join Ashley's Poetry Circle/Book Club discussion of This Strange Garment by Nicole Callahan. We meet every quarter to discuss a volume of poetry.

In addition to our usual discussion, we are very fortunate this time to be joined by...

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Poetry Circle/Book Club & Discussion with Ashley Mabbitt

English Conversation Group

Tue, Oct 10   6:00 pm to 7:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults adult learning conversations english conversation group Immigrant Services

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. 

...

English Conversation Group

Adult Book Club/Discussion: We Are a Haunting by Tyriek White

Tue, Oct 10   6:30 pm to 7:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room

Adults book club book discussion humanities and art

We are holding our monthly book discussion in person. Join Claire from Brooklyn Heights in our Craft Room for this chat about We Are a Haunting by Tyriek White. This novel has been selected as part of the 2023 Brooklyn Public Library...

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Adult Book Club/Discussion: We Are a Haunting by Tyriek White

OCT
11

Ask a Tech

Wed, Oct 11   11:30 am to 12:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights 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.

No registration required; assistance is...

Ask a Tech

Tween Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Oct 11   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us...

Tween Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

OCT
12

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Oct 12   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

Game On!

Thu, Oct 12   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

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

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

Game On!

Author Talk: Candace Iloh

Thu, Oct 12   6:30 pm to 7:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Teens & Young Adults author talks book discussion

Join us in conversation with Candace Iloh, author of Salt the Water, Break This House, and Every Body Looking.  They will be joined by fellow National Book Award finalist, Ibi Zoboi.  Please register thought Event Brite at...

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Author Talk:  Candace Iloh

OCT
13

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Fri, Oct 13   10:30 am to 12:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts fiber arts knitting and crocheting

Learn to create a variety of shapes, textures, and projects with this six-week crochet class series, taught by fiber artist Rhiannon Platt. Students will start by learning the fundamentals of the stitches and pattern reading. Then, learn how to...

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Teen Time: Banned Books to the Movies

Fri, Oct 13   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Teens & Young Adults after school banned books movies at the library teen time

Join us for Banned Books to the Movies!  We will have a screening complete with snacks and the big screen!

Teen Time:  Banned Books to the Movies

DIY: Button Making!

Fri, Oct 13   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts DIY Hip-Hop 50 LGBTQ

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 pinback buttons inspired by...

DIY: Button Making!

OCT
14

Citizenship Exam Prep Group

Sat, Oct 14   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

Knitting Circle

Sat, Oct 14   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-...

Register
Knitting Circle

OCT
16

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Mon, Oct 16   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us...

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Drop In Resume & Career Help (Brooklyn Heights)

Mon, Oct 16   4:00 pm to 5:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Pineapple Meeting Room

Adults career resume

Get free one-on-one resume help, education and career advice, interviewing prep, LinkedIn profile tips, and more with help from a Job Information Resource Librarian.

Please call the branch to confirm the times above, as they are subject...

Drop In Resume & Career Help (Brooklyn Heights)

OCT
17

Still Life in Acrylic Painting Series

Tue, Oct 17   1:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts humanities and art

In these FREE in-person classes, Teaching Artist Edward Oluokun will instruct you in the fundamentals of pen & acrylic paint through a five-week intensive series. Learn how to transform an idea into a work of art! These skills can help you...

Still Life in Acrylic Painting Series

Author Talk: E. L. Shen

Tue, Oct 17   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library

Teens & Young Adults author talks book discussion teen time

Join E. L. Shen for a reading and discussion of her Queens-based teen novel:  The Queens of New York!  We will meet in the Teen Zone for the discussion and there will be books available for purchase from Books Are Magic!

E. L....

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Author Talk:  E. L. Shen

English Conversation Group

Tue, Oct 17   6:00 pm to 7:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults adult learning conversations english conversation group Immigrant Services

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. 

...

English Conversation Group

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