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DEC
5

Friends of Midwood Library Booksale: Extended due popularity

Tue, Dec 5   1:00 pm to 7:00 pm   Midwood Library

Teens & Young Adults book sale Friends of the Library

Please join the Friends of Midwood Library as we conduct our book sale to raise funds in support of our beloved library on Thursday, November 30th from 1pm to 4pm or while supplies last!

For any questions or more information,...

Friends of Midwood Library Booksale: Extended  due popularity

One on One Personal Essay Help

Tue, Dec 5   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Saratoga Library

Teens & Young Adults after school college connect creative writing homework help

Get individual help and feedback for your essay in a one on one session with our YA librarian. 

Ages 13-18

 

One on One Personal Essay Help

Teens & Kids DIY

Tue, Dec 5   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   New Lots, Auditorium

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts kids create teen time

Come to our Do It Yourself program where you can make different crafts like: phone chains, bracelets, lanyards, fans, and more! Materials will be provided! 

Teens & Kids DIY

Teens & Kids DIY

Tue, Dec 5   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   New Lots, Auditorium

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts kids create teen time

Come to our Do It Yourself program where you can make different crafts like: phone chains, bracelets, lanyards, fans, and more! Materials will be provided! 

Teens & Kids DIY

Virtual Crafting Circle

Tue, Dec 5   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults fiber arts knitting and crocheting Virtual Programming

Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or cross-stich but need a little help? Are you looking for people to hang out with while you draw? Virtual crafting circle is the spot for you! Every other week we'll get together to talk about what we're...

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Virtual Crafting Circle

Teen DIY: Sew an Ornament

Tue, Dec 5   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts fiber arts

Come to Midwood Library to create cute ornaments for the holiday season or just to decorate your room! This is intended for intermediate to advanced sewers, but beginners are welcome to try a simple project and we will provide some instruction...

Teen DIY: Sew an Ornament

DEC
6

Toddler Time

Wed, Dec 6   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Homecrest Library

Birth to Five Years everyone is welcome here toddler time

Join us to hear new stories and your favorites, and sing fun songs.

Toddler Time

Babies & Books

Wed, Dec 6   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   New Lots Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy first five years

Parents, caregivers join Ms. Pat for an interactive storytime program. There will be playing, singing, and reading in our garden. Come along, make new friends. Parents learn new ways of supporitng your child's literacy journey. Hope to see you...

Babies & Books

Teen Tech Time

Wed, Dec 6   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Eastern Parkway Library

Teens & Young Adults DIY teen tech time

Play video games in friendly competition or be creative! 

Teen Tech Time

Hip Hop History 101

Wed, Dec 6   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   New Lots Library

Teens & Young Adults Hip-Hop 50 teen time

Calling All Teens! 

Join us as we celebrate Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary with East New York native— Dr. Kashema Hutchinson in a fun and interactive workshop discussing the history and elements of Hip Hop culture.

...

Hip Hop History 101

Teen Tech Time @ Midwood Library

Wed, Dec 6   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time

Join us for Teen Tech Time at Midwood Library! Bring your own snacks and your friends. We have a PS5, PS4, X-Box One, Nintendo Switch, and tons of board games! A super fun way to relax after school. 

Teen Tech Time @ Midwood Library

DEC
7

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Dec 7   11:00 am to 11:45 am   Midwood Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Join us every Thursday morning for stories and song

For children 16-32 months old.

Toddler Storytime

Brainy Babies Virtual

Thu, Dec 7   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Virtual

Birth to Five Years Brainy Babies early literacy first five years sign language

Join us for our VIRTUAL program on Zoom. Families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices.  Each week we will read books, sing songs in Spanish and English, dance, learn a word in...

Register
Brainy Babies Virtual

Read and Play

Thu, Dec 7   1:00 pm to 1:45 pm   Saratoga Library

Birth to Five Years ADHD autism developmental disabilities first five years

Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time.  For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. 

ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.

Saratoga downstairs meeting room

Read and Play

Friends of Midwood Library Booksale: Extended due popularity

Thu, Dec 7   1:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Midwood Library

Teens & Young Adults book sale Friends of the Library

Please join the Friends of Midwood Library as we conduct our book sale to raise funds in support of our beloved library on Thursday, November 30th from 1pm to 4pm or while supplies last!

For any questions or more information,...

Friends of Midwood Library Booksale: Extended  due popularity

Sheepshead Bay Game Hour

Thu, Dec 7   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Sheepshead Bay Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time

Calling all teens and tweens in friendly battle with your peers. Challenge each other or play solo using Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and more.

Sheepshead Bay Game Hour

Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series

Thu, Dec 7   3:30 pm to 4:15 pm   Virtual

Birth to Five Years after school first five years Ready Set Kindergarten storytime

Join us for Ready Set Kindergarten on Zoom! This is a virtual version of our popular school readiness program, led by educators, and designed to help children ages 3-5 get ready to read, and ready for school. Learn about every day early literacy...

Register
Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series

Story Play

Thu, Dec 7   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Join us for stories, song, and playtime every Thursday afternoon!

For ages 0-5.

Story Play

DEC
8

Mill Basin Presents Brainy Babies

Fri, Dec 8   11:00 am to 11:45 am   Mill Basin Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books Brainy Babies first five years story play

Families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices. Each week we will read books, sing songs, and do fun activities that promote language development, social-emotional skills, and more....

Mill Basin Presents  Brainy Babies

Teen Tech Time

Fri, Dec 8   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Saratoga Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time

Teen Tech Time

Join us for a night of Video games, Board games, and fun in our new Teen Tech Center.

Fridays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Teen Tech Center

 

Teen Tech Time

Teen Tech Time

Fri, Dec 8   3:00 pm to 4:45 pm   New Lots Library

Teens & Young Adults game on teen tech time

Join us in the basement meeting room for a fun filled afternoon of video gaming. Consoles include: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5.

Teen Tech Time

DEC
9

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Dec 9   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Marcy Library

Birth to Five Years saturday storytime storytime

Welcome to the Marcy Branch for Storytime Fun

Saturday Storytime

Sensory-Friendly Open Playroom

Sat, Dec 9   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Paerdegat Library

Birth to Five Years Build with Lego first five years kids explore

Pop by our children's area to tinker with our lightboard, practice shaping your letters, or experiment with kinetic sand. Older readers are welcome to play with toys, build towering Lego structures, or create their next artistic masterpiece....

Sensory-Friendly Open Playroom

DEC
11

Teen Tech Time

Mon, Dec 11   4:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Gravesend Library

Teens & Young Adults techknowledge video games

Do you want to explore new and old games? Join our Teen Tech Time program where you can play various games in a friendly competitive environment. Bring friends or make new friends! Grades 6 & Up.

Teen Tech Time

YA TechConnect English/Haitian Creole

Mon, Dec 11   4:30 pm to 5:15 pm   Paerdegat Library

Teens & Young Adults French kreyol techknowledge teen tech time

If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive personal attention and instruction. Assistance can include: Internet browsing, email, and typing....

YA TechConnect English/Haitian Creole

DEC
12

Teens & Kids DIY

Tue, Dec 12   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   New Lots, Auditorium

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts kids create teen time

Come to our Do It Yourself program where you can make different crafts like: phone chains, bracelets, lanyards, fans, and more! Materials will be provided! 

Teens & Kids DIY

Virtual Crafting Circle

Tue, Dec 12   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults fiber arts knitting and crocheting Virtual Programming

Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or cross-stich but need a little help? Are you looking for people to hang out with while you draw? Virtual crafting circle is the spot for you! Every other week we'll get together to talk about what we're...

Register
Virtual Crafting Circle

Teen Anime Club Color and De-Stress

Tue, Dec 12   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Teens & Young Adults anime and manga arts and crafts

Are you stressed from finals and preparing for the holidays? Does the lack of sun have you feeling down? Come to our Anime Color & De-stress event! We'll have anime themed coloring sheets and listen to anime-themed music. We'll also have...

Teen Anime Club Color and De-Stress

One on One Personal Essay Help

Tue, Dec 12   4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Saratoga Library

Teens & Young Adults after school college connect homework help teen time

Get individual help and feedback for your essay in a one on one session with our YA librarian. 

Ages 13-18

 

One on One Personal Essay Help

DEC
13

Toddler Time

Wed, Dec 13   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Homecrest Library

Birth to Five Years everyone is welcome here toddler time

Join us to hear new stories and your favorites, and sing fun songs.

Toddler Time

Babies & Books

Wed, Dec 13   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   New Lots Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy first five years

Parents, caregivers join Ms. Pat for an interactive storytime program. There will be playing, singing, and reading in our garden. Come along, make new friends. Parents learn new ways of supporitng your child's literacy journey. Hope to see you...

Babies & Books

Teen Tech Time

Wed, Dec 13   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Eastern Parkway Library

Teens & Young Adults DIY teen tech time

Play video games in friendly competition or be creative! 

Teen Tech Time

Teen Swiftie Party!

Wed, Dec 13   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts music

Come to Midwood Library to celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday on December 13th! (Note: no artist participation and this event is not affiliated with Taylor Swift at all; it's just ran by Swiftie librarians!)

We'll have all your favorite...

Teen Swiftie Party!

DEC
14

Brainy Babies Virtual

Thu, Dec 14   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Virtual

Birth to Five Years Brainy Babies early literacy first five years sign language

Join us for our VIRTUAL program on Zoom. Families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices.  Each week we will read books, sing songs in Spanish and English, dance, learn a word in...

Register
Brainy Babies Virtual

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Dec 14   11:00 am to 11:45 am   Midwood Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Join us every Thursday morning for stories and song

For children 16-32 months old.

Toddler Storytime

Read and Play

Thu, Dec 14   1:00 pm to 1:45 pm   Saratoga Library

Birth to Five Years ADHD autism developmental disabilities first five years

Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time.  For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. 

ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.

Saratoga downstairs meeting room

Read and Play

Sheepshead Bay Game Hour

Thu, Dec 14   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Sheepshead Bay Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time

Calling all teens and tweens in friendly battle with your peers. Challenge each other or play solo using Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and more.

Sheepshead Bay Game Hour

Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series

Thu, Dec 14   3:30 pm to 4:15 pm   Virtual

Birth to Five Years after school first five years Ready Set Kindergarten storytime

Join us for Ready Set Kindergarten on Zoom! This is a virtual version of our popular school readiness program, led by educators, and designed to help children ages 3-5 get ready to read, and ready for school. Learn about every day early literacy...

Register
Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series

Teen Tech Time @ Midwood Library

Thu, Dec 14   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time

Join us for Teen Tech Time at Midwood Library! Bring your own snacks and your friends. We have a PS5, PS4, X-Box One, Nintendo Switch, and tons of board games! A super fun way to relax after school. 

Teen Tech Time @ Midwood Library

Story Play

Thu, Dec 14   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Join us for stories, song, and playtime every Thursday afternoon!

For ages 0-5.

Story Play

DEC
15

Mill Basin Presents Brainy Babies

Fri, Dec 15   11:00 am to 11:45 am   Mill Basin Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books Brainy Babies first five years story play

Families enjoy stories and activities designed to encourage brain development and early learning practices. Each week we will read books, sing songs, and do fun activities that promote language development, social-emotional skills, and more....

Mill Basin Presents  Brainy Babies

Teen Tech Time

Fri, Dec 15   3:00 pm to 4:45 pm   New Lots Library

Teens & Young Adults game on teen tech time

Join us in the basement meeting room for a fun filled afternoon of video gaming. Consoles include: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5.

Teen Tech Time

DEC
16

Saturday Family Storytime

Sat, Dec 16   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Mill Basin Library

Birth to Five Years first five years saturday storytime

Join Ms. Ann for stories, songs and fun. All ages are welcome. The Mill Basin Library is located at 2385 Ralph Avenue. For more information please call 718-241-3973.

Saturday Family Storytime

DEC
18

Tiny Techs (ages 3-6) - Coding

Mon, Dec 18   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Virtual

Birth to Five Years techknowledge toddler time

For Children Ages 3-6

This is a block coding program to introduce the basic ideas and concepts of coding to your children.  They will learn how to build basic codes by following instructions, and by using counting and sequencing...

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Tiny Techs (ages 3-6) - Coding

Teen Tech Time

Mon, Dec 18   4:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Gravesend Library

Teens & Young Adults techknowledge video games

Do you want to explore new and old games? Join our Teen Tech Time program where you can play various games in a friendly competitive environment. Bring friends or make new friends! Grades 6 & Up.

Teen Tech Time

DEC
19

Teens & Kids DIY

Tue, Dec 19   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   New Lots, Auditorium

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts kids create teen time

Come to our Do It Yourself program where you can make different crafts like: phone chains, bracelets, lanyards, fans, and more! Materials will be provided! 

Teens & Kids DIY

One on One Personal Essay Help

Tue, Dec 19   3:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Saratoga Library

Teens & Young Adults after school college connect homework help teen time

Get individual help and feedback for your essay in a one on one session with our YA librarian. 

Ages 13-18

One on One Personal Essay Help

Teen Tarot Tuesday

Tue, Dec 19   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Teens & Young Adults table-top & board games

Have you ever wondered about Tarot or Oracle Cards? Have you used the popular Rider Waite deck of Tarot Cards and want to check out some other cool card decks? Come to our Teen Tarot Tuesday! We'll have cool and unique decks of Tarot and Oracle...

Teen Tarot Tuesday

Virtual Crafting Circle

Tue, Dec 19   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults fiber arts knitting and crocheting Virtual Programming

Know how to knit, crochet, embroider, or cross-stich but need a little help? Are you looking for people to hang out with while you draw? Virtual crafting circle is the spot for you! Every other week we'll get together to talk about what we're...

Register
Virtual Crafting Circle

Intellectual Freedom Teen Meetup

Tue, Dec 19   5:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults banned books teen time

** Formerly the Intellectual Freedom Teen Council (IFTC) **

Join to discuss intellectual freedom issues, your favorite books, and all-things BPL's Books Unbanned initiative. Connect with peers across the country and learn how you can...

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Intellectual Freedom Teen Meetup

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