JUN
3
Mari Helps: Universal Energy Heals
Mari Helps - EFT Practitioner
Come join for a Meditation Workshop & Tapping/Energy Healing Workshop run by an experienced energy healing facilitator.
Meditation Workshop: June 3rd 12-1pm - Learn different meditation...
JUN
5
Grab & Go: Crafts
Pick up a grab-and-go kit to create at-home crafts.
Teen Tech Time
Do you want to explore new and old games? Join our Teen Tech Time program where you can play various games in a friendly competitive environment. Bring friends or make new friends! Grades 6 & Up.
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
6
Acrylic Painting Series
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...
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...
Ask A Tech
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.
Ask A Tech
Ask a Tech
Basic computer lessons & support.
Learn about emailing, search engines, and other computer basics.
Held in the Gravesend Children's Room - Desktop Computer Station weekly.
Get tech saavy with 'Ask a...
Branches in Bloom: DIY Seed Bombs
Seed bombs are a fun way to experiment with growing flowers or other plants. You can bomb your own garden, or give them to a friend, neighbor, or family member. A seed bomb is filled with wild native plant seeds and rain causes the...
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...
Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman
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. ...
Creative Aging Art Program
Creative Aging
Join guest artist Joyce Abrams for a month of art lessons at the library.
All aristic supplies provided.
Group Instruction and individual assistance during sessions.
Get creative, have fun, and...
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
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
...
Sharing Reflections
Sharing Reflections
A program that engages Older Adults in thinking about life experiences in a cheerful and edifying way.
A great opportunity to travel back in time, share, reflect, and connect with others community members....
Summer @ BPL Kick off Event: Lion and the Mouse Puppetry in Practice
Can a Mouse save a Lion? He can… as you will find out from this classic folktale told with a giant pop-up book. No one can be so small as to be ignored.
Program will be held in the second Floor Childrens room
Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)
Please join us as we play games on the Nintendo Switch and compete with gamers across the world.
Chess Workshop
Beginning Thurdsay, June 1 learn the ins and outs of chess and face-off against other players, with instruction by William Del Castillo! This workshop will be held in-person in the meeting room at the Gravesend Library. Program ends Thursday,...
Ginetta's Vendetta
50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Showcase: Ginetta's Vendetta - Music Performance
International Jazz Ambassador Ginetta Vendetta & her 3-piece band.
Performing an interactive Jazz-and-its-influences on Hip-Hop Musical Experience....
JUN
9
Email Basics
Please join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts.
Movie Fridays! THE FABELMANs (PG-13)
Weekly movies every Friday afternoon. First come, first served seating. Space is limited. Relax and enjoy the show!
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...
Teen DIY Friday: Pride Buttons!
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....
JUN
10
Spellbound Theatre
Spellbound Theatre
New York's award-winning theatre for very young children.
They bring original theatre, storytelling and puppetry performances and workshops to schools, libraries, and...
JUN
12
Teen Tech Time
Do you want to explore new and old games? Join our Teen Tech Time program where you can play various games in a friendly competitive environment. Bring friends or make new friends! Grades 6 & Up.
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
13
Acrylic Painting Series
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...
The Bubble Girls
Bubble Girls
Bubble Show - Enjoy the Awe & Wonder of Big Bubbles
Fun Event for Kids and the Whole Family
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...
Ask A Tech
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.
Ask A Tech
Ask a Tech
Basic computer lessons & support.
Learn about emailing, search engines, and other computer basics.
Held in the Gravesend Children's Room - Desktop Computer Station weekly.
Get tech saavy with 'Ask a...
Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman
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. ...
Creative Aging Art Program
Creative Aging
Join guest artist Joyce Abrams for a month of art lessons at the library.
All aristic supplies provided.
Group Instruction and individual assistance during sessions.
Get creative, have fun, and...
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
Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)
Please join us as we play games on the Nintendo Switch and compete with gamers across the world.
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...
Bored? Games!
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!...
Chess Workshop
Beginning Thurdsay, June 1 learn the ins and outs of chess and face-off against other players, with instruction by William Del Castillo! This workshop will be held in-person in the meeting room at the Gravesend Library. Program ends Thursday,...
JUN
16
Email Basics
Please join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts.
Movie Fridays! BAD EDUCATION (R)
Weekly movies every Friday afternoon. First come, first served seating. Space is limited. Relax and enjoy the show!
JUN
17
Mari Helps: Universal Energy Heals
Mari Helps - EFT Practitioner
Come join for a meditation workshop and Tapping/Energy healing workshop run by a experienced energy healing facilitator.
Meditation Workshop: June 3rd 12-1pm. Learn different meditation techniques and...
Blink and Sweat with Us: An Introductory and Educational Fitness Class
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...
JUN
20
Acrylic Painting Series
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...
Grab & Go DIY Feather Bowls
Pick up materials to make a plastic feather bowl at Gravesend Library, 303 Ave X at W 2nd St., Tuesday, June 20, after 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. (Rescheduled from May 22.)
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...
Ask A Tech
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.