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
10
Finding Your Story: The Power of Personal Narrative with Judith Hannan
Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have to understand ourselves and to communicate authentically with those around us. But first, we have to find not only our stories but the words to tell them. This three-hour workshop facilitated...
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
Tech Help: By Appointment
Have a problem or a question with your phone, computer, or other tech? Book a one-on-one appointment with a library staff member to receive personalized attention and instruction.
Appointments are available every Tuesday...
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...
Adams Street Record Club: The Go Go's Beauty and the Beat
Like a book club, but for records! Join your peers to discuss albums from Brooklyn Public Library's Vinyl Collection. This month, we'll discuss Beauty and the Beat by the Go-Gos.
For NPR, Hilary Hughes wrote, "The Go-Go's debut album...
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.
Ask a Librarian
Book a one-on-one help session with an Adams Street librarian!
Whether you have a question about technology, need help with your resume, or want assistance with a research project, our staff is here for you! To book ahead, register here,...
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 Thursdays @ Adams Street - Video Games
Calling all teens and tweens! Join us at the Adams Street Library every Thursday starting on June 8th for arts & crafts, games and more - a different activity each week! On Thursday, June 15, we will be playing video games on our drop...
Homework Help
Kids in grades K-8 can get help with their homework or build reading or math skills. Join our trained volunteer Lazarine from 3-5pm, just drop in!
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!...
Author Event: The Extraordinary History of Cephalopods
Octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish are some of Earth's most fascinating animals! But did you know their family tree goes back twice as far as dinosaurs?
Join us for an evening with author Danna Staaf, researchers Tessa Montague and Connor...
JUN
16
Email Basics
Please join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts.
Drop-In Resume and Career Help (Adams Street Library)
Get free one-on-one assistance with resumes, cover letters, career advice, and more with help from a Job Information Resource Librarian!
Our staff offer guidance on resumes and cover letters but do not write or type these...
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...
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 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
Teen Thursdays @ Adams Street - Painting
Calling all teens and tweens! Join us at the Adams Street Library every Thursday starting on June 8th for arts & crafts, games and more - a different activity each week!
On Thursday, June 22 we will explore different paint...
Homework Help
Kids in grades K-8 can get help with their homework or build reading or math skills. Join our trained volunteer Lazarine from 3-5pm, just drop in!
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....
Button Making for Adults
Learn how to use the library's button maker and make your own buttons featuring designs of your choice!
All supplies will be provided but feel free to bring any images you'd like to use to make a button. This program is intended for...
JUN
27
Tech Help: By Appointment
Have a problem or a question with your phone, computer, or other tech? Book a one-on-one appointment with a library staff member to receive personalized attention and instruction.
Appointments are available every Tuesday...
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
28
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 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. ...
JUN
29
Teen Thursdays @ Adams Street - Movie Screening
Calling all teens and tweens! Join us at the Adams Street Library every Thursday starting on June 8th for arts & crafts, games and more - a different activity each week! On Thursday, June 29th we will turn the multipurpose room into a...
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....
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!...
Adams Street Book Club: Gorilla, My Love by Toni Cade Bambara
Meet with others to discuss Toni Cade Bambara's Gorilla, My Love.
In these fifteen superb stories, written in a style at once ineffable and immediately recognizable, this essential author of African American fiction gives us...
JUN
30
Email Basics
Please join us for Email Basics, where we assist new computer users with creating and navigating their email accounts.
Drop-In Resume and Career Help (Adams Street Library)
Get free one-on-one assistance with resumes, cover letters, career advice, and more with help from a Job Information Resource Librarian!
Our staff offer guidance on resumes and cover letters but do not write or type these...
JUL
5
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 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. ...
JUL
6
Teen Tech Time (Walt Whitman)
Please join us as we play games on the Nintendo Switch and compete with gamers across the world.