JUN
2
Sit and be Fit
The Benefits of Chair Exercises for Seniors. Chair exercises are an excellent way to build strength and improve flexibility without putting too much strain on your body. Chair exercises also improve senior mobility by increasing blood flow...
YA Craft Time: Jewelry and Keychains
Spend an evening creating jewelry, key chains or both. Supplies will be provided.
This event is geared towards teens, 'tweens and young adults; but all are welcome!
For the health and safety of our staff and patrons,...
JUN
3
BPL Outdoors - Flatbush Region Event
Calling all East Flatbush residents! Get ready to experience the ultimate hip hop event of the year! Come join us for a day of music, good vibes, and civic engagement! Make your vote count for The People's Money ballot projects and...
Macrame Plant Hangers
We will be using jute rope and wooden rings to create macrame planter hangers. We’ll also be using recycled materials to make the actual planter. Participants will be able to choose a plant at the library, be shown how to transplant it into their...
JUN
5
Grab & Go: Crafts
Pick up a grab-and-go kit to create at-home crafts.
Science Edutainment
Welcome to the laboratory of Bill Louden Science! “Brainy Bill” amazes and amuses crowds of all ages and sizes with his incredible live science demonstrations.
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
Mandala Tuesdays
Mandala Art: Mandalas, meaning "circles" in Sanskrit, are sacred symbols that are used for meditation, prayer, healing and art therapy for both adults and children. Mandalas have been shown in clinical studies to boost the immune system,...
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...
Branches in Bloom: Gardening Club
Come join us for our weekly gardening club! Weather permitting we'll be gardening outside in our raised beds. If the weather is uncooperative we still have plenty of indoor plants that'll form the basis of our class.
This event is...
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.
Resume Workshop
Library staff will be available to provide constructive feedback on your resume or cover letter, including tips on wording and formatting using Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Make a great first impression with a well-crafted resume!
...
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
...
iPhone/Android iPad Help
Anything grinding your gears about your cell phone? Can’t quite figure out something. The objective of this class is to tend to patrons’ questions & concerns about their iPhone/Android smartphones.
No need to register....
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
Sit and be Fit
The Benefits of Chair Exercises for Seniors. Chair exercises are an excellent way to build strength and improve flexibility without putting too much strain on your body. Chair exercises also improve senior mobility by increasing blood flow...
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....
YA Craft Time: Designing with Spirograph
We’ll be using Spirographs to create elaborate, geometric, spiral designs.
This program is geared towards teens and tweens, but all are welcome.
JUN
12
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
Mandala Tuesdays
Mandala Art: Mandalas, meaning "circles" in Sanskrit, are sacred symbols that are used for meditation, prayer, healing and art therapy for both adults and children. Mandalas have been shown in clinical studies to boost the immune system,...
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...
Branches in Bloom: Gardening Club
Come join us for our weekly gardening club! Weather permitting we'll be gardening outside in our raised beds. If the weather is uncooperative we still have plenty of indoor plants that'll form the basis of our class.
This event is...
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.
Resume Workshop
Library staff will be available to provide constructive feedback on your resume or cover letter, including tips on wording and formatting using Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Make a great first impression with a well-crafted resume!
...
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
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
Sit and be Fit
The Benefits of Chair Exercises for Seniors. Chair exercises are an excellent way to build strength and improve flexibility without putting too much strain on your body. Chair exercises also improve senior mobility by increasing blood flow...
Email Basics
Please join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts.
YA Craft Time: Scratch Art Magnets
We will be making scratch art, using black and rainbow cardstock and a stylus. The best part? They’re magnetic!
Arts and crafts programs are geared towards teens and tweens, but all are welcome.
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
Mandala Tuesdays
Mandala Art: Mandalas, meaning "circles" in Sanskrit, are sacred symbols that are used for meditation, prayer, healing and art therapy for both adults and children. Mandalas have been shown in clinical studies to boost the immune system,...
Grab & Go Kit
Get crafty at the Rugby Branch! This take-home kit includes all the supplies you will need to get crafty at home.
Kits will be available all day long starting at 1 PM until supplies run out.
Share your finished...
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...
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.
Resume Workshop
Library staff will be available to provide constructive feedback on your resume or cover letter, including tips on wording and formatting using Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Make a great first impression with a well-crafted resume!
...
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
Introduction to Libby: eBooks and eAudiobooks
If you've got a smartphone, tablet, or even a web browser on your laptop or home computer, you can get reading and listening with Libby!
Thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks are available with options to suit every reading...
