JUN
5
Grab & Go: Crafts
Pick up a grab-and-go kit to create at-home crafts.
Branches in Bloom : Jamaica Bay Garden Club
Do you love to garden? Do you want to learn more about plants and plant care?
We'll learn about different aspects of gardening, get our hands dirty as we plant and care for what we grow, and make our garden beautiful.
Let's...
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...
ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP (Jamaica Bay)
Do you have a specific question about using computers or finding your way around the Internet? Or a question with your phone, or other tech devices? Join us one-on-one tech help program for personalized assistance.
Please...
Build with LEGO
Release your inner engineer and build amazing creations with LEGO at the library!
One-on-One Resume Help
One-on-One Resume Help Tuesday, 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Jamaica Bay Library Looking to improve your resume or create a new one? Then come to Jamaica Bay Library for a one-on-one resume writing skills, including tips on wording and formatting using...
JUN
7
Free Notary Services
Some restrictions apply. Please call Harold,Jones: 917-592-5875 to confirm a notary is available before you visit.
(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Valid photo ID was signature is required ( a current deiver's license or passport is...
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...
INTRODUCTION TO E-MAIL (VIRTUAL-JAMAICA BAY)
The fundamentals of email, as well as how to utilize it and understand its features and services, will be covered in Email Basics. What this lesson will cover is:
What is email and why use it? The various types of email providers are...
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.
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
...
ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP (Jamaica Bay)
Do you have a specific question about using computers or finding your way around the Internet? Or a question with your phone, or other tech devices? Join us one-on-one tech help program for personalized assistance.
Please...
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
Free Notary Services
Some restrictions apply. Please call Harold,Jones: 917-592-5875 to confirm a notary is available before you visit.
(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Valid photo ID was signature is required ( a current deiver's license or passport is...
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
Free Notary Services
Some restrictions apply. Please call Harold,Jones: 917-592-5875 to confirm a notary is available before you visit.
(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Valid photo ID was signature is required ( a current deiver's license or passport is...
Computer Basics Classes (JAMAICA BAY)
The Computer Basic classes will be held in the morning for 45 minutes (11 AM - 11:45 AM). Please check the branch calendar for specific dates & times.
Mondays in May, centered on learning about computer components,...
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...
ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP (Jamaica Bay)
Do you have a specific question about using computers or finding your way around the Internet? Or a question with your phone, or other tech devices? Join us one-on-one tech help program for personalized assistance.
Please...
DIY: Write Your Congressperson
Hello teens and tweens!
One of the most important skills anyone can learn is how to advocate for themselves and their communities in government. In this DIY we'll teach you how to write to your congresspeople and decorate your letters -...
One-on-One Resume Help
One-on-One Resume Help Tuesday, 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Jamaica Bay Library Looking to improve your resume or create a new one? Then come to Jamaica Bay Library for a one-on-one resume writing skills, including tips on wording and formatting using...
JUN
14
Free Notary Services
Some restrictions apply. Please call Harold,Jones: 917-592-5875 to confirm a notary is available before you visit.
(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Valid photo ID was signature is required ( a current deiver's license or passport is...
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...
INTRODUCTION TO E-MAIL (VIRTUAL-JAMAICA BAY)
The fundamentals of email, as well as how to utilize it and understand its features and services, will be covered in Email Basics. What this lesson will cover is:
What is email and why use it? The various types of email providers are...
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.
How to Navigate Brooklyn Public Library's Website?
Come join Shirley (Spring Creek Library) and Magfur (Jamaica Bay) to learn how to navigate Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)’s website in learning. We are going to cover topics:
How to apply for a Library Card Library Catalog...
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
ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP (Jamaica Bay)
Do you have a specific question about using computers or finding your way around the Internet? Or a question with your phone, or other tech devices? Join us one-on-one tech help program for personalized assistance.
Please...
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!...
Movies @ the Library: Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale
Sit back and relax as we present to you a thrilling movie just for teens!
Room capacity may be limited. For teens or tweens only.
JUN
16
Free Notary Services
Some restrictions apply. Please call Harold,Jones: 917-592-5875 to confirm a notary is available before you visit.
(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Valid photo ID was signature is required ( a current deiver's license or passport is...
Email Basics
Please join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts.
DIY: Pride Jewelry
Hello teens and tweens!
Come to the Library on Friday, June 16th to celebrate Pride Month (and Juneteenth!). Make some jewelry for yourself or your friends in your fave colors. For those of you keeping track of your Summer @ BPL game...
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...
ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP (Jamaica Bay)
Do you have a specific question about using computers or finding your way around the Internet? Or a question with your phone, or other tech devices? Join us one-on-one tech help program for personalized assistance.
Please...
One-on-One Resume Help
One-on-One Resume Help Tuesday, 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Jamaica Bay Library Looking to improve your resume or create a new one? Then come to Jamaica Bay Library for a one-on-one resume writing skills, including tips on wording and formatting using...
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
Free Notary Services
Some restrictions apply. Please call Harold,Jones: 917-592-5875 to confirm a notary is available before you visit.
(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Valid photo ID was signature is required ( a current deiver's license or passport is...