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JUN
5

Grab & Go: Crafts

Mon, Jun 5   10:00 am to 6:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids arts and crafts grab and go kits

Pick up a grab-and-go kit to create at-home crafts.

Grab & Go: Crafts

Kids Create

Mon, Jun 5   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids after school 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...

Kids Create

JUN
6

Virtual Ask-a-Tech (Washington Irving)

Tue, Jun 6   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Virtual

Adults computer basics techknowledge

Do you have a questions about how to use computer, software or navigating around the Internet? We can assit you with getting to know your devices better.

Pre-registration is required and each person will get a 20 minute break-out room...

Virtual Ask-a-Tech (Washington Irving)

Acrylic Painting Series

Tue, Jun 6   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts skillshare

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...

Acrylic Painting Series

Garden Adventures

Tue, Jun 6   3:00 pm to 3:45 pm   Washington Irving Library

Kids Branches in Bloom gardening

Enjoy an afternoon reading and caring for the garden!

Register
Garden Adventures

JUN
7

Babies & Toddler Time

Wed, Jun 7   10:30 am to 11:00 am   Walt Whitman Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books first five years storytime 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...

Babies & Toddler Time

Ask A Tech

Wed, Jun 7   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Older Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

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.

Register
Ask A Tech

Virtual Computer Basics (Washington Irving)

Wed, Jun 7   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Virtual

Adults adult learning techknowledge Virtual Programming

Virtual Computer Basics training is designed specifically for those who are completely new to computers or who feel they need to have more instruction before confidently using a computer.

We will be using Zoom/Microsoft Teams to host this...

Virtual Computer Basics (Washington Irving)

Live Music! Hot Toast Music Company

Wed, Jun 7   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Birth to Five Years Events for Youth and Family first five years live music music

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...

Live Music! Hot Toast Music Company

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Jun 7   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

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. ...

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

After School Homework Help

Wed, Jun 7   4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids 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...
After School Homework Help

JUN
8

Multi-Event Summer @ BPL Kickoff Celebration

Thu, Jun 8   11:00 am to 4:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids all ages arts and crafts dance fitness and classes Hip-Hop 50

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  
...

Multi-Event Summer @ BPL Kickoff Celebration

Book Adventures: Summer @ BPL

Thu, Jun 8   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Washington Irving Library

Kids after school book adventures summer reading summer reading kickoff

Visit the library to grab a gameboard and get started on your summer reading adventures (ages 0 – 18)

Register
Book Adventures: Summer @ BPL

Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

Thu, Jun 8   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games Virtual Programming

Please join us as we play games on the Nintendo Switch and compete with gamers across the world. 

Register
Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

JUN
9

Email Basics

Fri, Jun 9   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Older Adults email techknowledge

Please join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts. 

 

 

Email Basics

Film Program: Strange World

Fri, Jun 9   3:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids film friday film club movies movies at the library

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...

Film Program: Strange World

Teen DIY Friday: Pride Buttons!

Fri, Jun 9   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts DIY LGBTQ LGBTQ pride month

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....

Teen DIY Friday: Pride Buttons!

JUN
12

Storytime at Washington Irving

Mon, Jun 12   11:00 am to 11:45 am   Washington Irving Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Storytime is from 11am until 11:30am, followed by playtime! Join us for a morning of books and songs as your baby or toddler acquires early literacy, fine motor, and language developmental skills!

Please email [email protected] or...

Storytime at Washington Irving

Kids Create

Mon, Jun 12   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids after school 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...

Kids Create

JUN
13

Virtual Ask-a-Tech (Washington Irving)

Tue, Jun 13   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Virtual

Adults computer basics techknowledge

Do you have a questions about how to use computer, software or navigating around the Internet? We can assit you with getting to know your devices better.

Pre-registration is required and each person will get a 20 minute break-out room...

Virtual Ask-a-Tech (Washington Irving)

Acrylic Painting Series

Tue, Jun 13   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts skillshare

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...

Acrylic Painting Series

Garden Adventures

Tue, Jun 13   3:00 pm to 3:45 pm   Washington Irving Library

Kids Branches in Bloom gardening

Enjoy an afternoon reading and caring for the garden!

Register
Garden Adventures

Friends of Washington Irving Interest Meeting

Tue, Jun 13   6:00 pm to 7:00 pm   Washington Irving Library

Adults Friends of the Library

Do you love the library? Want to find out how to get more involved with your community? Join the Friends of Washington Irving Library for an in-person information session and interest meeting on Tuesday, June 13th at 6:00 pm.

The...

Register
Friends of Washington Irving Interest Meeting

Friends of Washington Irving Library Interest Meeting

Tue, Jun 13   6:00 pm to 7:00 pm   Washington Irving Library

Adults Friends of the Library library advocacy

Do you love your library? Want to find out how to get more involved? Join us for an in-person information session and interest meeting on Tuesday, June 13th at 6:00 pm.

The Washington Irving Library is looking for dedicated...

Register
Friends of Washington Irving Library Interest Meeting

JUN
14

Babies & Toddler Time

Wed, Jun 14   10:30 am to 11:00 am   Walt Whitman Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books first five years storytime 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...

Babies & Toddler Time

Ask A Tech

Wed, Jun 14   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Older Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

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.

Register
Ask A Tech

Virtual Computer Basics (Washington Irving)

Wed, Jun 14   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Virtual

Adults adult learning techknowledge Virtual Programming

Virtual Computer Basics training is designed specifically for those who are completely new to computers or who feel they need to have more instruction before confidently using a computer.

We will be using Zoom/Microsoft Teams to host this...

Virtual Computer Basics (Washington Irving)

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Jun 14   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

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. ...

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

After School Homework Help

Wed, Jun 14   4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids 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...
After School Homework Help

JUN
15

Book Adventures

Thu, Jun 15   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Washington Irving Library

Kids after school book adventures

Join us to read a book and do an activity! (ages 6 – 12)

Register
Book Adventures

Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

Thu, Jun 15   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games Virtual Programming

Please join us as we play games on the Nintendo Switch and compete with gamers across the world. 

Register
Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

Storytime

Thu, Jun 15   4:00 pm to 4:30 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Birth to Five Years first five years preschool 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...

Storytime

Bored? Games!

Thu, Jun 15   4:30 pm to 5:30 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!...

Bored? Games!

JUN
16

Email Basics

Fri, Jun 16   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Older Adults email techknowledge

Please join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts. 

 

 

Email Basics

Brooklyn Is... at Washington Irving

Fri, Jun 16   11:00 am to 5:00 pm   Washington Irving Library

Adults brooklyn history Brooklyn Is Center for Brooklyn History

In honor of the Center for Brooklyn History’s reopening, we’re kicking off Brooklyn Is..., an exhibition that celebrates the people and neighborhoods of our diverse, richly textured borough—and you’re invited to participate! ...

Register
Brooklyn Is... at Washington Irving

JUN
17

Brooklyn Is... at Washington Irving

Sat, Jun 17   11:00 am to 4:00 pm   Washington Irving Library

Adults brooklyn history Brooklyn Is Center for Brooklyn History

In honor of the Center for Brooklyn History’s reopening, we’re kicking off Brooklyn Is..., an exhibition that celebrates the people and neighborhoods of our diverse, richly textured borough—and you’re invited to participate! ...

Register
Brooklyn Is... at Washington Irving

Blink and Sweat with Us: An Introductory and Educational Fitness Class

Sat, Jun 17   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults fitness health and wellness

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...

Blink and Sweat with Us: An Introductory and Educational Fitness Class

JUN
20

Virtual Ask-a-Tech (Washington Irving)

Tue, Jun 20   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Virtual

Adults computer basics techknowledge

Do you have a questions about how to use computer, software or navigating around the Internet? We can assit you with getting to know your devices better.

Pre-registration is required and each person will get a 20 minute break-out room...

Virtual Ask-a-Tech (Washington Irving)

Acrylic Painting Series

Tue, Jun 20   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Adults arts and crafts skillshare

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...

Acrylic Painting Series

Garden Adventures

Tue, Jun 20   3:00 pm to 3:45 pm   Washington Irving Library

Kids Branches in Bloom gardening

Enjoy an afternoon reading and caring for the garden!

Register
Garden Adventures

Comics Club

Tue, Jun 20   5:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids after school anime and manga book club comics

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...

Comics Club

JUN
21

Babies & Toddler Time

Wed, Jun 21   10:30 am to 11:00 am   Walt Whitman Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books first five years storytime 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...

Babies & Toddler Time

Ask A Tech

Wed, Jun 21   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Older Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

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.

Register
Ask A Tech

Virtual Computer Basics (Washington Irving)

Wed, Jun 21   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Virtual

Adults adult learning techknowledge Virtual Programming

Virtual Computer Basics training is designed specifically for those who are completely new to computers or who feel they need to have more instruction before confidently using a computer.

We will be using Zoom/Microsoft Teams to host this...

Virtual Computer Basics (Washington Irving)

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

Wed, Jun 21   3:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games

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. ...

Teen Tech Time @ Walt Whitman

After School Homework Help

Wed, Jun 21   4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Kids 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...
After School Homework Help

JUN
22

Book Adventures

Thu, Jun 22   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Washington Irving Library

Kids after school book adventures

Join us to read a book and do an activity! (ages 6 – 12)

Register
Book Adventures

Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

Thu, Jun 22   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time video games Virtual Programming

Please join us as we play games on the Nintendo Switch and compete with gamers across the world. 

Register
Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Jun 22   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

JUN
23

Teen DIY Friday: Fantasy Mapmaking!

Fri, Jun 23   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Walt Whitman Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts DIY teen time

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...

Teen DIY Friday: Fantasy Mapmaking!

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