JUN
5
Grab & Go: Crafts
Pick up a grab-and-go kit to create at-home crafts.
Movies @ the Library - A Man Called Otto
Join us for the Movie A Man Called Otto (2022) 2hr. 6 min.
Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol...
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...
Senator Iwen Chu - Mobile Office Hours
Senator Chu's office is here to help!
For more information call (718) 333-0311 or email [email protected]
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.
Teen Time
Do you want a space just for teens? Come to Teen Time. The community room will be open during this time for teens only to hang out. There will be cards, games, as well as arts and crafts. We will even have snacks for you!
Teen Time DIY Flower Pot
Come in and decorate a porcelain pot, and plant your own flower. For ages 11 and up.
Kids Create Grab-and-Go: DIY Sun Print
Stop by the Highlawn Library to pick up a kit with everything you need to make your own sun print! Kits include paper and instructions. You will need to supply and arrange your own items for your sunprint; suggestions will be included with...
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. ...
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
...
Teen Time DIY Sand Art Key Chains
Come in and decorate a key chain with sand art. Do it here, or bring home a Grab & Go kit while supplies last.
Summer Kickoff
Stop by the Highlawn Branch on June 8th for crafts, activities, and more fun stuff to celebrate the start of Summer @ BPL! (Formerly known as Summer Reading.) Pick up your game board and get started on your progress toward this year’s special...
Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)
Please join us as we play games on the Nintendo Switch and compete with gamers across the world.
JUN
9
Email Basics
Please join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts.
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
12
Adult Grab-and-Go: DIY Layer Paper Craft
Stop by at 12:00PM and pick up a Grab and Go DIY Layer Paper Craft at the Highlawn Library while supplies last.
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...
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.
Teen Time
Do you want a space just for teens? Come to Teen Time. The community room will be open during this time for teens only to hang out. There will be cards, games, as well as arts and crafts. We will even have snacks for you!
Library Lab-and-Go: Origami Fidget Spinner
Stop by the library to pick up an on-the-go library lab experiment: Origami Fidget Spinner. Kits includes origami paper, weight, and a sheet explaining the experiment.
Kits do not include glue.
Experiment kits will be...
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. ...
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
Kids Tech Time
Join us in the Highlawn Meeting Room for Kids Tech Time.
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!...
JUN
16
Email Basics
Please join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts.
JUN
17
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...
Senator Iwen Chu - Mobile Office Hours
Senator Chu's office is here to help!
For more information call (718) 333-0311 or email [email protected]
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.
Teen Time
Do you want a space just for teens? Come to Teen Time. The community room will be open during this time for teens only to hang out. There will be cards, games, as well as arts and crafts. We will even have snacks for you!
DIY Teen Grab and Go: Friendship Bracelet kit
Stop by at 3:00PM and pick up a Grab and Go Friendship Bracelet kit at the Highlawn Library while supplies last. The Kit will include: Embroidery floss and instructions for a pattern.
Kids Create Grab-and-Go: Decorate-Your-Own 3D-Printed Mini Watering Can
Stop by the Highlawn Library to pick up a kit with everything you need to decorate your own mini watering can! Kits include a 3D-printed watering can, acrylic paints, instructions, and more.
Kits available while supplies last; this...
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. ...
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
Kids Tech Time
Join us in the Highlawn Meeting Room for Kids Tech Time.
Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)
Please join us as we play games on the Nintendo Switch and compete with gamers across the world.
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
Teen DIY Friday: Fantasy Mapmaking!
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...
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....
