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NOV
29

Toddler Story Time

Wed, Nov 29   10:30 am to 11:15 am   Canarsie Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Expose your toddlers to early literacy skills, sing songs, and listen to story.

Toddler Story Time

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Nov 29   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Eastern Parkway Library

Birth to Five Years early literacy storytime

Join us every Wednesday for preschool storytime! Children ages 0-5 are welcomed with their caregiver.

Preschool Storytime

Babies & Books

Wed, Nov 29   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

Toddler Time

Wed, Nov 29   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

Teen Tech Time

Wed, Nov 29   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 Tech Time: International Games Month!

Wed, Nov 29   4:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Teens & Young Adults table-top & board games teen tech time

It's International Games Month! Join us for Teen Tech Time at Midwood Library! Bring your own snacks and your friends, or come alone and meet new friends. We have a PS5, PS4, X-Box One, Nintendo Switch, and tons of board games! A super fun way to...

Teen Tech Time: International Games Month!

NYCHD 2024: Developing an Argument

Wed, Nov 29   4:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults Center for Brooklyn History educators NYC History Day

Join NYC History Day Educators for a workshop on how to develop strong arguments for your project. We will discuss what a strong argument might look like in the context of this year's theme, "Turning Points in History."

This workshop is...

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NYCHD 2024: Developing an Argument

NOV
30

Brainy Babies Virtual

Thu, Nov 30   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...

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Brainy Babies Virtual

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Nov 30   11:00 am to 11:30 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

Friends of Midwood Library Booksale

Thu, Nov 30   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

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Nov 30   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Dyker Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time video games

Join us in the Dyker meeting room to play video games on the Nintendo Switch, use an iPad/laptop, or just hang out with your friends! 

Teen Tech Time

Sheepshead Bay Game Hour

Thu, Nov 30   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, Nov 30   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...

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Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series

Story Play

Thu, Nov 30   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

College Connect: Paying for College (VIRTUAL)

Thu, Nov 30   6:00 pm to 7:30 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults college connect finance teen time

THIS PROGRAM IS VIRTUAL. There are many ways to pay for college, but which ones are right for you and how much will you need? Learn the basics of financial aid, scholarship searching, and the real realities of taking out loans.

There are...

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College Connect: Paying for College (VIRTUAL)

DEC
1

Mill Basin Presents Brainy Babies

Fri, Dec 1   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

Storytime for Toddlers

Fri, Dec 1   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Kings Bay Library

Birth to Five Years first five years storytime

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For children aged 18 months – to 5 years (with a caregiver). 

Storytime for Toddlers

Play Time for Toddlers

Fri, Dec 1   11:30 am to 12:00 pm   Kings Bay Library

Birth to Five Years first five years story play

Wrap up the week with some free play toy time in our children’s area.

Play Time for Toddlers

Teen Lounge

Fri, Dec 1   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Dyker Library

Teens & Young Adults table-top & board games teen time video games

Come hang out after school in Dyker's meeting room. Play board games and video games, work on school work, or just spend time with your friends! 

Teen Lounge

Teen Tech Time

Fri, Dec 1   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 1   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

YA TechConnect English/Haitian Creole

Fri, Dec 1   4:30 pm to 5:15 pm   Paerdegat Library

Teens & Young Adults French 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
2

Sensory-Friendly Open Playroom

Sat, Dec 2   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
4

Preschool Playtime

Mon, Dec 4   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Eastern Parkway Library

Birth to Five Years preschool toddler time

Come with friends or make new ones at our Preschool Playtime, every Monday from 11am-12pm. This program is intended for children under 5.

Preschool Playtime

Tiny Techs (ages 3-6) - Coding

Mon, Dec 4   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 4   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
5

One on One Personal Essay Help

Tue, Dec 5   4:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Saratoga Library

Teens & Young Adults after school teen time

Come to the Teen Tech Center and get your personal essay read and reviewed just in time for final submission on the Common App. 

 

One on One Personal Essay Help

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

DEC
6

Toddler Story Time

Wed, Dec 6   10:30 am to 11:15 am   Canarsie Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Expose your toddlers to early literacy skills, sing songs, and listen to story.

Toddler Story 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

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

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

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

Teen Time: Games, embroidery, and chill

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

Teens & Young Adults DIY table-top & board games teen time

School got you down? Come to the library and chill. Play a game of giant uno, color, or learn a new skill like embroidery.

Teen Time: Games, embroidery, and chill

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

Teen Takeover: Winter Wonderland Pajama Party

Wed, Dec 6   6:00 pm to 7:45 pm   Canarsie Library

Teens & Young Adults movies table-top & board games Teen Takeovers video games

Oh the weather outside is frightful, so get cozy at the library with pizza, games, wintery movies, crafts, and hot cocoa. Pajamas are encouraged.

Teen Takeover: Winter Wonderland Pajama Party

DEC
7

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Dec 7   10:30 am to 11:00 am   Midwood Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Join us for stories and song in the morning and afternoon.

For ages 0-6

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Dec 7   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Midwood Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Join us for stories and song in the morning and afternoon.

For ages 0-6

Preschool 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...

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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

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Dec 7   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Dyker Library

Teens & Young Adults teen tech time teen time video games

Join us in the Dyker meeting room to play video games on the Nintendo Switch, use an iPad/laptop, or just hang out with your friends! 

Teen Tech Time

Brooklyn Robotics Leauge

Thu, Dec 7   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Dyker Library

Teens & Young Adults Bklyn Robotics League lego robotics

Do you love LEGOS, robotics, teamwork and making a difference? Then head to a participating Brooklyn Public Library branch for our new Brooklyn Robotics League. 

...
Brooklyn Robotics Leauge

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

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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Dec 7   4:00 pm to 4:30 pm   Midwood Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Join us for stories and song in the morning and afternoon.

For ages 0-6

Preschool Storytime

Teen Time

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

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts DIY

Gaming and more!

Teen Time

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Dec 7   4:30 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Join us for stories and song in the morning and afternoon.

For ages 0-6

Preschool Storytime

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 Lounge

Fri, Dec 8   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Dyker Library

Teens & Young Adults table-top & board games teen time video games

Come hang out after school in Dyker's meeting room. Play board games and video games, work on school work, or just spend time with your friends! 

Teen Lounge

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

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