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OCT
2

Preschool Playtime

Mon, Oct 2   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, Oct 2   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

OCT
3

Teen Anime Club: Banned Books Week!

Tue, Oct 3   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Midwood Library

Teens & Young Adults anime and manga banned books

Come join us at Midwood Library for our Teen Anime Club: Highlighting Banned Graphic Novels!

FREE giveaway frequently-challenged graphic novels! FREE snacks! 

 For Banned Books Week, we'll be taking a look at commonly-...

Teen Anime Club: Banned Books Week!

Intellectual Freedom Teen Panel: Unbanned Books Week

Tue, Oct 3   6:00 pm to 7:30 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults banned books teen time

What's your story?! Join Brooklyn Public Library's Intellectual Freedom Teen Council (IFTC) for a Books Unbanned panel on intellectual freedom advocacy! Hear from IFTC participants and teen advocates across the country about the impact and...

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Intellectual Freedom Teen Panel: Unbanned Books Week

OCT
4

Mill Basin Presents Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 4   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Mill Basin Library

Birth to Five Years first five years storytime

Join Ms. Ann for stories, songs and fun. Toddler Time is geared for children ages 18 mos. to 3 years old. 

Registration is not not required. However, you can get a free ticket to Toddler Time at the reference desk. Starting at 10:30...

Mill Basin Presents Toddler Time

Babies & Books

Wed, Oct 4   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

Babies and Books Storytime

Wed, Oct 4   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Saratoga Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books Events for Youth and Family first five years storytime

Come to the library and join us for storytime! We will read stories, sing songs, and meet new friends!

This program is for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

Babies and Books Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 4   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

Teen Tech Time @ Midwood Library

Wed, Oct 4   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

OCT
5

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Oct 5   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

Brainy Babies Virtual

Thu, Oct 5   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

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Oct 5   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

Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series

Thu, Oct 5   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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 5   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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 5   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

iLead with Charles Foster

Thu, Oct 5   5:30 pm to 6:30 pm   Mill Basin Library

Teens & Young Adults teen time

PROGRAM UPDATE: Groups will be held on Thursday evenings, 5:30-6:30 pm, starting October 5 – November 16, 2023.​ 

Looking to grow yourself as a leader? If you are between the ages of 13-16, we have...

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iLead with Charles Foster

OCT
6

Babies & Books

Fri, Oct 6   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Mill Basin Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books storytime

Join us at the Mill Basin Library for Babies & Books a program for children ages 0-18 months. It includes songs, rhymes, stories and activities to encourage literacy in our youngest patrons. 

Space is limited so please pick up at...

Babies & Books

Chess Club

Fri, Oct 6   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults Chess Workshop

Are you a chess enthusiast and need someone to play with?   Come to our Chess Club every Friday afternoon 3:30 to 4:40.  All levels are welcome. 

 

Chess Club

OCT
7

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Sat, Oct 7   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Mill Basin, Program Room

Birth to Five Years early literacy preschool Ready Set Kindergarten storytime

In this special six (6) session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices.  Exploring literacy, science, & math through music, stories, art, & play will help you...

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Sensory-Friendly Open Playroom

Sat, Oct 7   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

OCT
11

Mill Basin Presents Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 11   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Mill Basin Library

Birth to Five Years first five years storytime

Join Ms. Ann for stories, songs and fun. Toddler Time is geared for children ages 18 mos. to 3 years old. 

Registration is not not required. However, you can get a free ticket to Toddler Time at the reference desk. Starting at 10:30...

Mill Basin Presents Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 11   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, Oct 11   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

Babies and Books Storytime

Wed, Oct 11   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Saratoga Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books Events for Youth and Family first five years storytime

Come to the library and join us for storytime! We will read stories, sing songs, and meet new friends!

This program is for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

Babies and Books Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 11   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

Teen Tech Time @ Midwood Library Cancelled

Wed, Oct 11   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

OCT
12

Toddler Storytime

Thu, Oct 12   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

Brainy Babies Virtual

Thu, Oct 12   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

Teen Tech Time

Thu, Oct 12   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

Afterschool Ready Set Kindergarten Series

Thu, Oct 12   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, Oct 12   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, Oct 12   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

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 12   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

NYCHD 2024: Choosing a Topic

Thu, Oct 12   4:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Virtual

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

In this virtual workshop we will discuss how to choose a topic for this year's NYCHD theme, "Turning Points in History." We will focus on narrowing down your topic to create an effective project. Bring any questions you have for a Q&A with...

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NYCHD 2024: Choosing a Topic

iLead with Charles Foster

Thu, Oct 12   5:30 pm to 6:30 pm   Mill Basin Library

Teens & Young Adults teen time

PROGRAM UPDATE: Groups will be held on Thursday evenings, 5:30-6:30 pm, starting October 5 – November 16, 2023.​ 

Looking to grow yourself as a leader? If you are between the ages of 13-16, we have...

Register
iLead with Charles Foster

OCT
13

Family Storytime at Banneker Playground

Fri, Oct 13   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Marcy Library

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

Marcy Library is coming outdoors for storytime this summer! Join us at the Banneker Playground to hear stories, sing songs, and meet new friends! For babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

Located on Marcy Avenue between...

Family Storytime at Banneker Playground

Babies & Books

Fri, Oct 13   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Mill Basin Library

Birth to Five Years babies & books storytime

Join us at the Mill Basin Library for Babies & Books a program for children ages 0-18 months. It includes songs, rhymes, stories and activities to encourage literacy in our youngest patrons. 

Space is limited so please pick up at...

Babies & Books

Teen Tech Time

Fri, Oct 13   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

Chess Club

Fri, Oct 13   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults Chess Workshop

Are you a chess enthusiast and need someone to play with?   Come to our Chess Club every Friday afternoon 3:30 to 4:40.  All levels are welcome. 

 

Chess Club

OCT
14

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Sat, Oct 14   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Mill Basin, Program Room

Birth to Five Years early literacy preschool Ready Set Kindergarten storytime

In this special six (6) session series, families enjoy stories & activities designed to encourage the development of early learning practices.  Exploring literacy, science, & math through music, stories, art, & play will help you...

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Sensory-Friendly Open Playroom

Sat, Oct 14   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

OCT
16

Preschool Playtime

Mon, Oct 16   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, Oct 16   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...

Register
Tiny Techs (ages 3-6) - Coding

Teen Tech Time

Mon, Oct 16   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

OCT
17

Teen Anime Club

Tue, Oct 17   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Midwood Library

Teens & Young Adults anime and manga

Come join us at Midwood Library for our Teen Anime Club!

Tuesday, September 19th: Manga Collages! Use old, discarded manga to create cool collages.

Tuesday, October 3rd: Highlighting Banned Graphic Novels! For Banned Books Week,...

Teen Anime Club

NYCHD 2024: Introduction to Research

Tue, Oct 17   4:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Virtual

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

Feeling overwhelmed by the requirements of History Day? Don't worry, this workshop will:

Introduce you to the basics of conducting a history research project Explain the importance and purpose of primary and secondary sources in...
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NYCHD 2024: Introduction to Research

Intellectual Freedom Teen Council

Tue, Oct 17   5:00 pm to 6:00 pm   Virtual

Teens & Young Adults banned books teen time

Join to discuss book challenges, your favorite books, and BPL's Books Unbanned initiative. Learn how you can help youth across the country protect the right to read whatever they choose.

Please register by 4 pm EST to receive a Zoom...

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Intellectual Freedom Teen Council

OCT
18

Mill Basin Presents Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 18   11:00 am to 11:30 am   Mill Basin Library

Birth to Five Years first five years storytime

Join Ms. Ann for stories, songs and fun. Toddler Time is geared for children ages 18 mos. to 3 years old. 

Registration is not not required. However, you can get a free ticket to Toddler Time at the reference desk. Starting at 10:30...

Mill Basin Presents Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Wed, Oct 18   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, Oct 18   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

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