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SEP
27

Peace by Piece: Puzzle Workshop

Wed, Sep 27   10:00 am to 5:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts humanities and art teen time

Come and enjoy a jigsaw puzzle to relax your mind. Take five minutes or an hour and help complete a puzzle. We'll have the puzzle out all day Tuesday and Wednesday during open hours.

Peace by Piece: Puzzle Workshop

Grab & Go Craft: Cubed Kirby

Wed, Sep 27   10:00 am to 6:00 pm   Kensington Library

Kids arts and crafts grab and go kits kids create summer reading

Stop by Kensington Library and pick up our latest Grab & Go craft: Cubed Kirby!

(Supplies Limited) 

 

 

Grab & Go Craft: Cubed Kirby

Hotspot & Chromebook Return

Wed, Sep 27   12:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults discount internet home internet discount hotspot Laptop Loan

The Laptop & Hotspot Loan program has come to an end, and the time has come to return your devices.

Come in to the library and ask a staff member for assistance returning your laptop and hotspot.

(NOTE: If you received a...

Hotspot & Chromebook Return

SEP
28

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Sep 28   4:00 pm to 4:30 pm   "The Mounds" at Fort Greene Park

Kids BPL Outdoors storytime summer reading

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....

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Sep 28   4:00 pm to 4:30 pm   "The Mounds" at Fort Greene Park

Kids BPL Outdoors storytime summer reading

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....

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Gaming for Teens

Thu, Sep 28   4:00 pm to 5:00 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!...

Gaming for Teens

SEP
29

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Fri, Sep 29   10:30 am to 12:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts fiber arts knitting and crocheting

Learn to create a variety of shapes, textures, and projects with this six-week crochet class series, taught by fiber artist Rhiannon Platt. Students will start by learning the fundamentals of the stitches and pattern reading. Then, learn how to...

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Hotspot & Chromebook Return

Fri, Sep 29   12:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults discount internet home internet discount hotspot Laptop Loan

The Laptop & Hotspot Loan program has come to an end, and the time has come to return your devices.

Come in to the library and ask a staff member for assistance returning your laptop and hotspot.

(NOTE: If you received a...

Hotspot & Chromebook Return

Teen DIY Friday: Designing Masks!

Fri, Sep 29   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts DIY

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: It's just a plain white mask....until...

Teen DIY Friday: Designing Masks!

OCT
2

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Mon, Oct 2   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us...

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Kids Create: Little Bits

Mon, Oct 2   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Kensington Library

Kids kids create techknowledge

Kids will learn the basics of circuitry and electronics with Little Bits. In this free workshop, kids ages 6-18 will get to make basic robotics and more.

 

Kids Create: Little Bits

OCT
3

Pen and Acrylic Paint

Tue, Oct 3   1:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts humanities and art

In these FREE in-person classes, Teaching Artist Edward Oluokun will instruct you in the fundamentals of pen & acrylic paint through a five-week intensive series. Learn how to transform an idea into a work of art! These skills can help you...

Pen and Acrylic Paint

OCT
4

Ask a Tech

Wed, Oct 4   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a formal class?

Join our Ask a Tech program for personalized assistance.

If you need additional help or can’t make...

Ask a Tech

Tween Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Oct 4   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us...

Tween Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

OCT
5

Internet & Email Basics

Thu, Oct 5   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults adult learning email techknowledge

 Join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts. We also introduce you to the Internet Search features.

 

 

 

Internet & Email Basics

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Oct 5   4:00 pm to 4:30 pm   "The Mounds" at Fort Greene Park

Kids BPL Outdoors storytime summer reading

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....

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Game On!

Thu, Oct 5   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults game on table-top & board games

Bored? Come play board games! Bring your own or play some of ours. We have the classics, including chess, Monopoly, Uno, and Connect Four plus new faves like King of Tokyo, Spaceteam and Chicken vs. Hot Dog. Come alone or bring a friend!...

Game On!

OCT
6

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Fri, Oct 6   10:30 am to 12:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts fiber arts knitting and crocheting

Learn to create a variety of shapes, textures, and projects with this six-week crochet class series, taught by fiber artist Rhiannon Platt. Students will start by learning the fundamentals of the stitches and pattern reading. Then, learn how to...

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

OCT
7

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Sat, Oct 7   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Kensington Library

Birth to Five Years early literacy preschool Ready Set Kindergarten storytime

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...

Register
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

OCT
10

Still Life in Acrylic Painting Series

Tue, Oct 10   1:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts humanities and art

In these FREE in-person classes, Teaching Artist Edward Oluokun will instruct you in the fundamentals of pen & acrylic paint through a five-week intensive series. Learn how to transform an idea into a work of art! These skills can help you...

Still Life in Acrylic Painting Series

OCT
11

3D Printer Grab & Go Giveaway: Shy Guys

Wed, Oct 11   10:00 am to 6:00 pm   Kensington Library

Kids grab and go kits techknowledge

Stop by Kensington Library and pick up our latest Grab & Go giveaway: Shy Guy from the Super Mario Bros series. 

(Supplies Limited) 

 

 

3D Printer Grab & Go Giveaway: Shy Guys

Ask a Tech

Wed, Oct 11   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a formal class?

Join our Ask a Tech program for personalized assistance.

If you need additional help or can’t make...

Ask a Tech

Tween Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Oct 11   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us...

Tween Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

OCT
12

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Oct 12   4:00 pm to 4:30 pm   "The Mounds" at Fort Greene Park

Kids BPL Outdoors storytime summer reading

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....

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Game On!

Thu, Oct 12   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults game on table-top & board games

Bored? Come play board games! Bring your own or play some of ours. We have the classics, including chess, Monopoly, Uno, and Connect Four plus new faves like King of Tokyo, Spaceteam and Chicken vs. Hot Dog. Come alone or bring a friend!...

Game On!

OCT
13

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Fri, Oct 13   10:30 am to 12:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts fiber arts knitting and crocheting

Learn to create a variety of shapes, textures, and projects with this six-week crochet class series, taught by fiber artist Rhiannon Platt. Students will start by learning the fundamentals of the stitches and pattern reading. Then, learn how to...

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

DIY: Button Making!

Fri, Oct 13   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts DIY Hip-Hop 50 LGBTQ

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 pinback buttons inspired by...

DIY: Button Making!

OCT
14

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Sat, Oct 14   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Kensington Library

Birth to Five Years early literacy preschool Ready Set Kindergarten storytime

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...

Register
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

OCT
16

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Mon, Oct 16   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us...

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

OCT
17

Still Life in Acrylic Painting Series

Tue, Oct 17   1:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts humanities and art

In these FREE in-person classes, Teaching Artist Edward Oluokun will instruct you in the fundamentals of pen & acrylic paint through a five-week intensive series. Learn how to transform an idea into a work of art! These skills can help you...

Still Life in Acrylic Painting Series

Find a Job or Career: Use BPL Online Resources

Tue, Oct 17   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults adult learning techknowledge

In this session we will navigate you thru BPL online Career and Job search resources. You will learn how to upgrade your skills and obtain occupational certification.

You can change careers, use practice tests and the other study...

Find a Job or Career: Use BPL Online Resources

OCT
18

Ask a Tech

Wed, Oct 18   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a formal class?

Join our Ask a Tech program for personalized assistance.

If you need additional help or can’t make...

Ask a Tech

Tween Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Oct 18   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us...

Tween Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Kids Create: Origami Pumpkins

Wed, Oct 18   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Kensington Library

Kids arts and crafts kids create

Stop by the Kensington Library for our Fall craft, we will be crafting & decortaing origami pumpkins. 

Kids Create: Origami Pumpkins

OCT
19

Game On!

Thu, Oct 19   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults game on table-top & board games

Bored? Come play board games! Bring your own or play some of ours. We have the classics, including chess, Monopoly, Uno, and Connect Four plus new faves like King of Tokyo, Spaceteam and Chicken vs. Hot Dog. Come alone or bring a friend!...

Game On!

OCT
20

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

Fri, Oct 20   10:30 am to 12:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts fiber arts knitting and crocheting

Learn to create a variety of shapes, textures, and projects with this six-week crochet class series, taught by fiber artist Rhiannon Platt. Students will start by learning the fundamentals of the stitches and pattern reading. Then, learn how to...

Introduction to Crochet: A 6-Week Series

OCT
21

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Sat, Oct 21   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Kensington Library

Birth to Five Years early literacy preschool Ready Set Kindergarten storytime

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...

Register
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Instant Shakespeare Presents: Measure for Measure

Sat, Oct 21   1:00 pm to 4:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults all ages performance

The Instant Shakespeare Company, whose motto is "Shakespeare for Everyone!", presents annual free readings of ALL of Shakespeare's plays. Join us for various readings. Select Saturdays 1PM.

Everyone is welcome to join.

Saturday,...

Instant Shakespeare Presents: Measure for Measure

OCT
23

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Mon, Oct 23   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us...

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

OCT
24

Still Life in Acrylic Painting Series

Tue, Oct 24   1:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts humanities and art

In these FREE in-person classes, Teaching Artist Edward Oluokun will instruct you in the fundamentals of pen & acrylic paint through a five-week intensive series. Learn how to transform an idea into a work of art! These skills can help you...

Still Life in Acrylic Painting Series

OCT
25

Ask a Tech

Wed, Oct 25   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a formal class?

Join our Ask a Tech program for personalized assistance.

If you need additional help or can’t make...

Ask a Tech

Tween Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Oct 25   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us...

Tween Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

OCT
26

E-Books & More

Thu, Oct 26   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults adult learning techknowledge

  IPart: Come and get introduced to BKLYN E-Books & Media downloadble collection that can be read or played on PC, tablets, e-readers and other portable devices.

  IIPart: This part offers a tour on Brooklyn Public Library...

E-Books & More

Game On!

Thu, Oct 26   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults game on table-top & board games

Bored? Come play board games! Bring your own or play some of ours. We have the classics, including chess, Monopoly, Uno, and Connect Four plus new faves like King of Tokyo, Spaceteam and Chicken vs. Hot Dog. Come alone or bring a friend!...

Game On!

OCT
27

FDNY Informational Table

Fri, Oct 27   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults community partner

Come receive free fire safety literature from FDNY.

FDNY Informational Table

OCT
28

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Sat, Oct 28   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Kensington Library

Birth to Five Years early literacy preschool Ready Set Kindergarten storytime

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...

Register
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

OCT
30

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Mon, Oct 30   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

Come play video games every Monday!

We have the Playstation 4 and 5.

A few of our popular games include: NBA 2K22/23, Injustice 2, FIFA23, WWE2K18 and more!!

Your favorite not on the list? Stop by and suggest a game to us...

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Haunted Jeopardy

Mon, Oct 30   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Kensington Library

Teens & Young Adults game on teen time

Come play a haunted Jeopardy-style trivia game, all about the things that go bump in the night!   The winner gets bragging rights and a trophy!  Registration is not required but the first six to register are GUARANTEED to play a...

Register
Haunted Jeopardy

OCT
31

HALLOWEEN BUTTON MAKING EVENT

Tue, Oct 31   1:00 pm to 7:30 pm   Kensington Library

Kids arts and crafts kids create techknowledge

Everyone in Costume!

Stop by Kensington Library and get a HALLOWEEN BUTTON, or design your OWN button.

Do not miss this event!

HALLOWEEN BUTTON MAKING EVENT

3D Printer Grab & Go Giveaway: Goomba

Tue, Oct 31   1:00 pm to 8:00 pm   Kensington Library

Kids grab and go kits techknowledge

Stop by Kensington Library and pick up our latest 3D Grab & Go giveaway: Goomba from Super Mario Bro's.

(Supplies Limited) 

 

 

3D Printer Grab & Go Giveaway: Goomba

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