JUN
2
Big Note, Little Note
Join us for a 6-week music class where you’ll discover new and fun ways to sing, move, and play together during family time. Music and play promote self-care and your child’s development! This class is open to families at the Brownsville branch...

Kids Create
Let your creativity shine by creating a craft with a seasonal theme.
Each week we'll create a different project using materials such as clay, paint, yarn, beads, and paper to make a one-of-a-kind creation for you to take home. The...

JUN
5
Grab & Go: Crafts
Pick up a grab-and-go kit to create at-home crafts.

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...

JUN
7
Babies & 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...

Brownsville Brainy Babies
Join us for a Brain Building program in Howard playground, for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers in Brownsville. Early literacy tips, craft ideas, songs and fingerplay. In the event of inclement weather, the program...

Live Music! Hot Toast Music Company
Visiting all the way from Tulsa, Hot Toast Music Company presents an exciting and highly interactive musical experience for kids! Each of their all original songs incorporate elements of peace education and make use of DIY instruments, big body...

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...
JUN
8
Brainy Babies Virtual
Join us for our Thursday morning program on Zoom for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers. It includes storytimes, early literacy tips, songs with our wonderful music therapist Sofia, show and tell,...

Multi-Event Summer @ BPL Kickoff Celebration
Join Walt Whitman Library as we celebrate the kickoff of Summer @ BPL with special events and book giveaways!
11:00 AM – 12 Noon
HANDMADE FLOWER MAKING
with Artist Pamela Isaac
...

Summer @ BPL Kick-off Event : with magician Myron the Magnificent
We're kicking off Summer @ BPL!
Let's have fun this summer - reading, learning, exploring Brooklyn, and getting together.
Join us for an afternoon in Howard Playground. Pick up free books, your Summer @ BPL gameboard, and special...

JUN
9
Big Note, Little Note
Join us for a 6-week music class where you’ll discover new and fun ways to sing, move, and play together during family time. Music and play promote self-care and your child’s development! This class is open to families at the Brownsville branch...

Film Program: Strange World
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...

JUN
12
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...

JUN
14
Babies & 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...

Brownsville Brainy Babies
Join us for a Brain Building program in Howard playground, for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers in Brownsville. Early literacy tips, craft ideas, songs and fingerplay. In the event of inclement weather, the program...

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...
JUN
15
Brainy Babies Virtual
Join us for our Thursday morning program on Zoom for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers. It includes storytimes, early literacy tips, songs with our wonderful music therapist Sofia, show and tell,...

Branches in Bloom: Gardening Club - Brownsville
Earn your Green Your Hood sticker for your Summer @ BPL gameboard
Kids and families, join us after school for our Gardening Club!
We'll learn about different aspects of gardening, get our hands dirty as we plant and care for what...

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...

JUN
16
Big Note, Little Note
Join us for a 6-week music class where you’ll discover new and fun ways to sing, move, and play together during family time. Music and play promote self-care and your child’s development! This class is open to families at the Brownsville branch...

JUN
20
Comics Club
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...

JUN
21
Babies & 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...

Brownsville Brainy Babies
Join us for a Brain Building program in Howard playground, for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers in Brownsville. Early literacy tips, craft ideas, songs and fingerplay. In the event of inclement weather, the program...

We the Kids : Find Your Voice | Summer @ BPL
Earn your Find Your Voice sticker for you Summer @ BPL gameboard.
It's time to raise your voice!
At We the Kids: Write your way to a better tommorow, you'll use letter-writing supplies to write to your local council members. Be a...

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...
JUN
22
Brainy Babies Virtual
Join us for our Thursday morning program on Zoom for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers. It includes storytimes, early literacy tips, songs with our wonderful music therapist Sofia, show and tell,...

Storytime in Fort Greene Park
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....

JUN
23
Big Note, Little Note
Join us for a 6-week music class where you’ll discover new and fun ways to sing, move, and play together during family time. Music and play promote self-care and your child’s development! This class is open to families at the Brownsville branch...

JUN
24
Read with a Therapy Dog
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....

JUN
27
Garden Storytime
Let's meet in the garden for stories, songs, and sunshine.

JUN
28
Babies & 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...

Brownsville Brainy Babies
Join us for a Brain Building program in Howard playground, for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers in Brownsville. Early literacy tips, craft ideas, songs and fingerplay. In the event of inclement weather, the program...

JUN
29
Branches in Bloom: Gardening Club - Brownsville
Earn your Green Your Hood sticker for your Summer @ BPL gameboard
Kids and families, join us for our Gardening Club!
We'll learn about different aspects of gardening, get our hands dirty as we plant and care for what we grow...

Storytime in Fort Greene Park
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....

JUL
1
STEM Saturdays - 3D printing
Earn Your Figure It Out sticker for your Summer @ BPL gameboard
We're kicking off STEM Saturdays with 3D printing!
Come learn all about how 3D printing works. Design your own creation and then watch it come to life.

JUL
5
Brownsville Brainy Babies
Join us for a Brain Building program in Howard playground, for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers in Brownsville. Early literacy tips, craft ideas, songs and fingerplay. In the event of inclement weather, the program...

JUL
6
Storytime in Fort Greene Park
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....

JUL
8
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
In this special six-session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science, & math through music, stories, art, & play will help...

JUL
11
Garden Storytime
Let's meet in the garden for stories, songs, and sunshine.

JUL
12
Brownsville Brainy Babies
Join us for a Brain Building program in Howard playground, for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers in Brownsville. Early literacy tips, craft ideas, songs and fingerplay. In the event of inclement weather, the program...

JUL
13
Branches in Bloom: Gardening Club - Brownsville
Earn your Green Your Hood sticker for your Summer @ BPL gameboard
Kids and families, join us after school for our Gardening Club!
We'll learn about different aspects of gardening, get our hands dirty as we plant and care for what...

Storytime in Fort Greene Park
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....

JUL
15
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
In this special six-session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science, & math through music, stories, art, & play will help...

STEM Saturdays - Bubble Science
Earn Your Figure It Out sticker for your Summer @ BPL gameboard
Every Saturday we'll explore another topic in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathmatics).
Today, we'll be diving into the science behind bubbles! We'll...

JUL
17
Book Adventures
Let books take you on an adventure!
Learn about new books across different genres and formats, and take part in an activity to explore the world of books!
This program is recommended for children, ages 7 - 10, and their families....

JUL
19
Brownsville Brainy Babies
Join us for a Brain Building program in Howard playground, for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers in Brownsville. Early literacy tips, craft ideas, songs and fingerplay. In the event of inclement weather, the program...

ReThink Art : Be Creative | Summer @ BPL
Earn your Be Creative sticker for your Summer @ BPL Gameboard!
It's time to ReThink Art! We'll be recreative classic art pieces using new and reimagined materials and techniques.
This program is recommended for kids, aged 5...

JUL
20
Storytime in Fort Greene Park
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....

JUL
21
Family Game Night : BINGO
Earn your Make Your Move sticker for your Summer @ BPL Gameboard
Spend the afternoon playing with your family. Today we'll be playing BINGO!
If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you - it's easy!
Come have fun...
