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JUN
2

Friday Storytime @ Cortelyou Library

Fri, Jun 2   11:00 am to 11:30 pm   Cortelyou Library

Birth to Five Years Events for Youth and Family first five years storytime

Join us every Friday at 11 am for a half-hour of song & stories for ages 0-5 followed by play-time! No registration necessary. This program is held on the floor of the Children's Area or during nice weather, it can be held outside.

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Friday Storytime @ Cortelyou Library

JUN
3

Outdoor Saturday Storytime at Cortelyou Library

Sat, Jun 3   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Cortelyou Library

Birth to Five Years first five years saturday storytime storytime

Join us outdoors on our plaza at Cortelyou Library for stories, songs, puppets and play as we shake our sillies out and learn new songs, action rhymes and fingerplays together. 

Outdoor Saturday Storytime at Cortelyou Library

Cortelyou Handmade

Sat, Jun 3   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Cortelyou Library

Adults arts and crafts Bklyn Incubator DIY fiber arts

Join BPL for a series of free embroidery classes at Cortelyou Library, taught by multimedia artist Natacha Gutierrez of Casa de Tacha.

Over the 12-week program, teens and adults will develop the skills to craft a project from sketch to...

Cortelyou Handmade

JUN
5

Grab & Go: Crafts

Mon, Jun 5   10:00 am to 6:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids arts and crafts grab and go kits

Pick up a grab-and-go kit to create at-home crafts.

Grab & Go: Crafts

Choo Choo Train Play Time

Mon, Jun 5   10:15 am to 11:00 am   Cortelyou Library

Birth to Five Years toddler time

Join us for Choo Choo Train Play Time every Monday morning from 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Children's area of the library. Enjoy free play with our train set.

Choo Choo Train Play Time

Kids Create

Mon, Jun 5   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
6

Computer Basics

Tue, Jun 6   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Cortelyou Library

Adults computer basics techknowledge

Computer Basics training is designed specifically for those who are completely new to computers or who feel they need to have more instruction before confidently using a computer.

This lesson introduces new PC users to the hardware,...

Computer Basics

Acrylic Painting Series

Tue, Jun 6   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

Kids Create

Tue, Jun 6   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Cortelyou Library

Kids arts and crafts kids create Library Lab

Join us on Tuesday's from 3:30-4:30 pm for an arts an crafts or science inspired program. For kids 6 and up. Younger children (4 and up) are welcome when accompanied by an adult for help.

Kids Create

Drop In Resume Help

Tue, Jun 6   5:30 pm to 7:30 pm   Cortelyou Library

Adults adult learning career resume

Looking for a new job?  Thinking about a career switch? Update your resume regularly, so you can stay on top of your promotions, new skills, and educational achievements in one document.

Drop in for one-on-one assistance in...

Drop In Resume Help

JUN
7

Babies & Toddler Time

Wed, Jun 7   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 7   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

Get Hooked: Crochet & Knitting

Wed, Jun 7   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Cortelyou Library

Older Adults arts and crafts creative aging knitting and crocheting

All levels welcome. No experience needed. Bring a G, H or I hook and yarn.

Get Hooked: Crochet & Knitting

Live Music! Hot Toast Music Company

Wed, Jun 7   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Birth to Five Years Events for Youth and Family first five years live music music

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...

Live Music! Hot Toast Music Company

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Jun 7   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

After School Homework Help

Wed, Jun 7   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
8

Multi-Event Summer @ BPL Kickoff Celebration

Thu, Jun 8   11:00 am to 4:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids all ages arts and crafts dance fitness and classes Hip-Hop 50

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  
...

Multi-Event Summer @ BPL Kickoff Celebration

Summer @ BPL Kick-off @ Cortelyou with D.J. Passa Passa

Thu, Jun 8   1:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Cortelyou Library

Kids Events for Youth and Family Hip-Hop 50 kids create summer reading

Join us for a celebration to kick-off Summer @ BPL with fun games and activities outdoors on our Plaza. We're hosting a Hip Hop dance party and children and teens can choose a free book and get their own summer gameboard. When you...

Summer @ BPL Kick-off @ Cortelyou with D.J. Passa Passa

Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

Thu, Jun 8   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)

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Jun 8   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Cortelyou Library

Kids techknowledge teen tech time video games

Join us in a teen friendly environment where you can meet new friends and old, while playing an assortment of video games, board games and computer games. Use our PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, etc to challenge each other in friendly battles....

Teen Tech Time

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

Friday Storytime @ Cortelyou Library

Fri, Jun 9   11:00 am to 11:30 pm   Cortelyou Library

Birth to Five Years Events for Youth and Family stomp clap and sing storytime

Join us every Friday at 11 am for a half-hour of song & stories for ages 0-5 followed by play-time! No registration necessary. This program is held on the floor of the Children's Area or during nice weather, it can be held outside.

...

Friday Storytime @ Cortelyou Library

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

Game On!

Fri, Jun 9   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Cortelyou Library

Kids all ages game on table-top & board games

Children and caregivers can choose their favorite games from our collection of board games for some screen-free fun.  

All ages are welcome. 

Game On!

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

Friends of Cortelyou Library Monthly Meeting

Sat, Jun 10   10:00 am to 11:00 am   Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Adults community partner Friends of the Library

Join volunteers who support Cortelyou Library through fundraising efforts and more! We meet once a month on the Second Saturday at 10:00AM. This meeting will be conducted as a hybrid session, both in-person and on Zoom. Please register to...

Register
Friends of Cortelyou Library Monthly Meeting

Outdoor Saturday Storytime at Cortelyou Library

Sat, Jun 10   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Cortelyou Library

Birth to Five Years first five years saturday storytime storytime

Join us outdoors on our plaza at Cortelyou Library for stories, songs, puppets and play as we shake our sillies out and learn new songs, action rhymes and fingerplays together. 

Outdoor Saturday Storytime at Cortelyou Library

Cortelyou Handmade

Sat, Jun 10   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Cortelyou Library

Adults arts and crafts Bklyn Incubator DIY fiber arts

Join BPL for a series of free embroidery classes at Cortelyou Library, taught by multimedia artist Natacha Gutierrez of Casa de Tacha.

Over the 12-week program, teens and adults will develop the skills to craft a project from sketch to...

Cortelyou Handmade

JUN
12

Choo Choo Train Play Time

Mon, Jun 12   10:15 am to 11:00 am   Cortelyou Library

Birth to Five Years toddler time

Join us for Choo Choo Train Play Time every Monday morning from 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Children's area of the library. Enjoy free play with our train set.

Choo Choo Train Play Time

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

Kids Create

Tue, Jun 13   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Cortelyou Library

Kids arts and crafts kids create Library Lab

Join us on Tuesday's from 3:30-4:30 pm for an arts an crafts or science inspired program. For kids 6 and up. Younger children (4 and up) are welcome when accompanied by an adult for help.

Kids Create

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company

Tue, Jun 13   4:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Cortelyou Library

Kids Apple Bank everyone is welcome here Immigrant Heritage Month

Join students from Calpulli Community as they perform a selection of traditional Mexican dances.

Acompañe a los estudiantes de Calpulli Community a su presentación de varios bailes tradicionales mejicanos.

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company

Drop In Resume Help

Tue, Jun 13   5:30 pm to 7:30 pm   Cortelyou Library

Adults adult learning career resume

Looking for a new job?  Thinking about a career switch? Update your resume regularly, so you can stay on top of your promotions, new skills, and educational achievements in one document.

Drop in for one-on-one assistance in...

Drop In Resume Help

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

Get Hooked: Crochet & Knitting

Wed, Jun 14   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Cortelyou Library

Older Adults arts and crafts creative aging knitting and crocheting

All levels welcome. No experience needed. Bring a G, H or I hook and yarn.

Get Hooked: Crochet & Knitting

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

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

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)

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Jun 15   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Cortelyou Library

Kids techknowledge teen tech time video games

Join us in a teen friendly environment where you can meet new friends and old, while playing an assortment of video games, board games and computer games. Use our PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, etc to challenge each other in friendly battles....

Teen Tech Time

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

Sing & Dance with Eeme and Shan!

Fri, Jun 16   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Cortelyou Library

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

Join us for a sing along with children's performers Eeme and Shan. This high energy musical duo will sing and perform  a variety of fun children's music. Wear your dancing shoes!

Sing & Dance with Eeme and Shan!

Friday Children's Storytime

Fri, Jun 16   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Cortelyou Library

Birth to Five Years stomp clap and sing storytime

Join us Fridays at 11 am for children's stories, songs, and play!

Friday Children's Storytime

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

Game On!

Fri, Jun 16   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Cortelyou Library

Kids all ages game on table-top & board games

Children and caregivers can choose their favorite games from our collection of board games for some screen-free fun.  

All ages are welcome. 

Game On!

JUN
17

Outdoor Saturday Storytime at Cortelyou Library

Sat, Jun 17   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Cortelyou Library

Birth to Five Years first five years saturday storytime storytime

Join us outdoors on our plaza at Cortelyou Library for stories, songs, puppets and play as we shake our sillies out and learn new songs, action rhymes and fingerplays together. 

Outdoor Saturday Storytime at Cortelyou Library

Cortelyou Handmade

Sat, Jun 17   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Cortelyou Library

Adults arts and crafts Bklyn Incubator DIY fiber arts

Join BPL for a series of free embroidery classes at Cortelyou Library, taught by multimedia artist Natacha Gutierrez of Casa de Tacha.

Over the 12-week program, teens and adults will develop the skills to craft a project from sketch to...

Cortelyou Handmade

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

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