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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

Meditation Class with Chance Krempasky

Mon, Dec 11   4:30 pm to 5:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Multipurpose Room

Adults health and wellness yoga and meditation

Please join us for a 60-minute free guided meditation and self-care class with Chance Krempasky. No registration necessary. All levels welcome.

Meditation Class with Chance Krempasky

English Conversation Group

Mon, Dec 11   4:30 pm to 6:00 pm   Central Library, Info Commons, Room 7

Adults adult learning conversations english conversation group Immigrant Services

Join other adults who are learning to speak English in this weekly English Conversation Group.

This is a drop-in program. Patrons will be admitted on a first come first serve basis until the classroom reaches capacity. 

...

English Conversation Group

Virtual English Conversation Group

Mon, Dec 11   4:30 pm to 6:00 pm   Virtual

Adults adult learning conversations english conversation group Immigrant Services

Join other adults who are learning to speak English for fun conversation online with Zoom video!

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the...

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Virtual English Conversation Group

Virtual English Conversation Group

Mon, Dec 11   6:00 pm to 7:00 pm   Virtual

Adults adult learning conversations english conversation group

Join other adults who are learning to speak English for fun conversation online with Zoom video!

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the...

Register
Virtual English Conversation Group

DEC
12

Technology For All: Housing Connect Seminar for Older Adults

Tue, Dec 12   10:00 am to 12:00 pm   Central Library, Second Floor Computer Lab

Older Adults Healthy Communities social services

Participants of this seminar will:

Setup a Housing Connect Account Learn how to apply for housing lotteries Learn how to access Housing Connect on a smart phone
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Technology For All: Housing Connect Seminar for Older Adults

Creative Aging: Dance & Movement with Daniela

Tue, Dec 12   10:30 am to 12:00 pm   Virtual

Older Adults creative aging dance fitness and classes fitness Virtual Programming

Cha-cha, Swing, Salsa, and more from the comfort of your own home! Join Daniela from Silver Shoes Dance Club for nine weeks of virtual social dance classes. Feel fit and fabulous learning new dance styles weekly all while having the chance...

Creative Aging: Dance & Movement with Daniela

$1 Book Sale: Sponsored By Friends of Sheepshead Bay Library

Tue, Dec 12   10:30 am to 4:00 pm   Sheepshead Bay Library

Adults book sale Friends of the Library library advocacy

All sales benefit Sheepshead Bay Library programs and services. 

NEW HOURS:

Monday 11-4
Tuesday 1-4
Wed/Thurs/Fri 11-4
Saturday 11-3

We have hundreds of books, pre-used DVDs, graphic novels, children...

$1 Book Sale: Sponsored By Friends of Sheepshead Bay Library

Mill Basin Virtual Book Discussion: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Tue, Dec 12   11:00 am to 12:00 pm   Virtual

Adults book club book discussion

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF SUMMER by: Chicago Tribune * The View * Southern Living * USA Today

“Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut. . . . Memorable and tender.” — Washington Post...

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Mill Basin Virtual Book Discussion: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Bookmobile @ Coffey Park

Tue, Dec 12   11:00 am to 4:00 pm   Coffey Park

Adults bookmobile Events for Youth and Family

Brooklyn Public Library & Red Hook Branch Staff invite you to join them at Coffey Park during their closure!

Members of the team will provide reference services, patrons towards library and community resources.  There will also...

Bookmobile @ Coffey Park

Get ready for some creative fun with our Grab and Go Activity Craft Bag!

Tue, Dec 12   11:00 am to 4:00 pm   Sheepshead Bay Library

Kids Artists on Site arts and crafts kids explore

Get ready for some creative fun with our Grab and Go Activity Craft Bag!

Comes with your child to explore fun activity to do with your child at home.  Find a surprise, puzzle and some cool stickers to decorate your own lunch bag!...

Get ready for some creative fun with our Grab and Go Activity Craft Bag!

Library on Tap @ Talea Williamsburg

Tue, Dec 12   11:00 am to 4:00 pm   Talea Williamsburg

Adults pop-up shop

Talea Williamsburg
87 Richardson Street Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tuesdays, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Join Leonard Library staff every Tuesday at Talea Williamsburg for a pop up library!

Check out and request books Reference services...
Library on Tap @ Talea Williamsburg

Grab & Go Craft Kit: Pony Beads bracelet

Tue, Dec 12   11:15 am to 3:30 pm   Pop Up Leonard at Talea

Kids arts and crafts grab and go kits kids create

Welcome Everyone! There is such a wide variety of beads to play with and create amazing things. Today: Pony beads bracelet.

Visit our Leonard's Library Pop Up at Talea. Pick up cute little bag with materials needed to make an amazing...

Grab & Go Craft Kit: Pony Beads bracelet

Getting to Know your Device

Tue, Dec 12   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Kings Highway Library

Adults adult learning techknowledge

Do you have a new device? Do you need help navigating your devices settings? Did you miss a One-on-One session or just have a quick question? Join us for our Getting to know your Device: Drop In Lab for a prompt and individual learning experience...

Getting to Know your Device

Chess Club

Tue, Dec 12   1:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Midwood Library

Adults adult learning Chess Workshop

Are you a chess enthusiast and need someone to play with?   Come to our Chess Club every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  All levels are welcome. 

You can pick up a chess board and pieces at the customer service desk on...

Chess Club

BPL Home Internet Access Program (Macon Library)

Tue, Dec 12   1:00 pm to 5:00 pm   Macon Library

Adults benefit assistance discount internet home internet discount techknowledge

Join us to learn more about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how you can save $30 off your internet service each month!! 

To be eligible for the program, you or your dependent must meet ONE of...

BPL Home Internet Access Program (Macon Library)

Kids' Grab and Go

Tue, Dec 12   1:00 pm to 7:00 pm   Saratoga Library

Kids arts and crafts grab and go kits

Grab a surprise activity/craft kit to have fun with at home!

*Grab & Go bags may contain small pieces, so children under 5 should be supervised by an adult. 

Kids' Grab and Go

Technology Program: Introduction to Microsoft Word at the Kings Bay Library

Tue, Dec 12   1:15 pm to 2:15 pm   Kings Bay Library

Adults adult learning computer basics Microsoft Office techknowledge

Microsoft Word Basics introduces new and returning word users to the basics of using, creating, editing and publishing  office documents. In this three part series you will be guided through the basic features of Microsoft Word (Windows 10...

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Technology Program: Introduction to Microsoft Word at the Kings Bay Library

Toddler Time

Tue, Dec 12   1:30 pm to 2:00 pm   Kings Highway Library

Birth to Five Years early literacy first five years storytime toddler time

Stories, rhymes and songs for ages 18 months to 36 months.

Toddler Time

Babies & Books

Tue, Dec 12   1:30 pm to 2:15 pm   Park Slope, Auditorium

Birth to Five Years babies & books first five years storytime

Lap songs, fingerplays, board books, and playtime for our littlest pre-readers! This program is designed for lap-sitting babies 0-18 months old and their caregivers. Join us for 15 minutes afterwards to tummy time and socialization...

Babies & Books

Babies and Books

Tue, Dec 12   1:30 pm to 2:15 pm   Adams Street, Multipurpose Room

Birth to Five Years babies & books early literacy story play

Join us for storytime! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. Storytime will last 25-30 minutes and then we will have 20 minutes for playtime and socializing! 

*This is a lapsit storytime for infants...

Babies and Books

Intro to google drive

Tue, Dec 12   1:30 pm to 2:30 pm   New Utrecht Library

Adults computer basics techknowledge

Every Tuesday of the month of December, Beginning on the 5th 1:30pm – 2:30pm 

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Intro to google drive

Mandala Tuesdays - Adult coloring

Tue, Dec 12   1:30 pm to 2:30 pm   Rugby Library

Adults arts and crafts everyone is welcome here

8 Benefits of Coloring Mandalas for Your Mind & Body

Great Stress Reliever Therapeutic Effect Meditation Alternative Refreshes the Brain Sparks Creativity Boosts Immune System Reconnects with Your Inner Child Perfect Therapy for...
Mandala Tuesdays - Adult coloring

Free English Class

Tue, Dec 12   1:30 pm to 3:00 pm   Greenpoint, Eco Lab 2

Adults english conversation group ESOL

The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.

Classes meet every week Improve your English Practice with other adults learning English

No registration required.

Please call 718.230.2007 or email...

Free English Class

Movies for Adults

Tue, Dec 12   1:30 pm to 3:45 pm   Borough Park Library

Adults movies movies at the library

Join us as Borough Park Library Presents Movies for Adults and Older Adults every Tuesday at 1:30 pm.

 

If you have a sugestions let us know. 

Movies for Adults

Mixed Media: Tuesday Quilting & Sewing Group

Tue, Dec 12   1:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Gerritsen Beach, Large Meeting Room

Older Adults arts and crafts fiber arts

Join The Club !!!

Bring your own Supply.

Mixed Media: Tuesday Quilting & Sewing Group

Microsoft Word Basics

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Kensington Library

Adults adult learning Microsoft Office techknowledge

Microsoft Word Basics introduces new and returning word users to the basics of using, creating, editing and publishing office documents. This lesson covers the core features of Microsoft Word 2016: Creating and opening documents; The...

Microsoft Word Basics

Ask A Tech

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Saratoga Library

Older Adults computer basics techknowledge

Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the internet?   No time to attend a formal class? Join our Ask A Tech program for personalized assitance.

Ask A Tech

Computer Basics Cancelled

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Cortelyou, Meeting Room

Adults computer basics techknowledge

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.

This lesson introduces new PC users to the hardware,...

Computer Basics

Tech Help: By Appointment

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Adams Street Library

Adults adult learning computer programming Microsoft Office techknowledge

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...

Tech Help: By Appointment

Resume Help Cancelled

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   East Flatbush Library

Adults adult learning career

Would you like one-on-one assistance with your resume, cover letter, or preparing for a job interview? What about all three? Drop in to the East Flatbush branch to work with a librarian who can help you on your job search journey.

Single...

Resume Help

Computer Basics from the Eastern Parkway Library

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Eastern Parkway Library

Adults adult learning computer basics techknowledge

 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.

 

 

Computer Basics from the Eastern Parkway Library

Adult Coloring and Puzzles

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Brownsville Library

Adults arts and crafts creative aging

Do you enjoy coloring? What about crossword, sudoku, or word search puzzles? Join us on Tuesdays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm for this stress reliever.  

Adult Coloring and Puzzles

Ask A Tech

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Central Library, Second Floor Computer Lab

Adults computer programming techknowledge

Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a formal class. Attend our “Ask A Tech” program for personalized assistance.

Ask A Tech

Fun with Watercolors

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:15 pm   Sunset Park Library

Adults adult learning arts and crafts

Join us for a free watercolor painting class with CreativeBug, a video-learning arts and crafts site! We'll cover basic techniques like mark-making and expressive brush strokes. 

Materials provided. No experience required....

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Fun with Watercolors

Virtual English Conversation Hour - OPEN DISCUSSION

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 3:30 pm   Virtual

Adults adult learning conversations english conversation group Immigrant Services

Join other adults who are learning to speak English for fun conversation online with Zoom video!

Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the...

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Virtual English Conversation Hour - OPEN DISCUSSION

Cypress Hills Knitting and Crochet group

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Cypress Hills Library

Adults adult learning arts and crafts knitting and crocheting

Knitting and Crochet group meet weekly at Cypress Hills Library , the classs is led by LCS Veronica Johnson and volunteer Esther Curry.

Cypress Hills Knitting and Crochet group

Movies @ the Library

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Homecrest, Meeting Room

Adults movies movies at the library techknowledge

The Night of the Iguana (1964) 2 hr. 5 min.                              Dec 12, 2023

An...

Movies @ the Library

Ask-a-Tech

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Clinton Hill Library

Adults computer basics techknowledge

Receive individualized technology instruction with our highly skilled tech. NO walk-ins- call 718-398-8713 during branch hours and ask for Michelle to schedule your very own Tuesday session.

Ask-a-Tech

Holiday Gift Wrapping

Tue, Dec 12   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Williamsburgh Library

Adults christmas hanukkah holiday kwanzaa

Come and bring your gifts and wrap them here. If you are not good at wrapping, we will wrap those gifts for you!

Bring your own wrapping paper or use the paper we have here for you. This is for all occasions and beliefs and is free of...

Holiday Gift Wrapping

Virtual Ask-a-Tech (Washington Irving)

Tue, Dec 12   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)

One on One Computer Class Cancelled

Tue, Dec 12   2:30 pm to 3:15 pm   Greenpoint Library

Older Adults adult learning computer basics never too late to learn

45min Computer Basics Class. One on One. Come with any technology you wish to learn about and the charger for it. Sign up in person at the front desk.

One on One Computer Class

Adult Drawing Workshop

Tue, Dec 12   2:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Arlington Library, Program Room

Older Adults arts and crafts

Creativebug is a video-learning site for art and craft classes. Learn or improve your drawing skills as you watch the video. 

Supplies will be provided.

Adult Drawing Workshop

Kid Tech Time

Tue, Dec 12   3:00 pm to 3:30 pm   Gravesend Library

Kids game on kids tech time

Come to explore new and old games and have fun to play with your friends.

 

Kid Tech Time

Kids Create: LEGO

Tue, Dec 12   3:00 pm to 3:45 pm   Washington Irving, Auditorium

Kids after school Build with Lego

Come for an hour of unstructured play with LEGOs. Not to be confused with LEGO Robotics, this is regular LEGO play time.

Recommended for ages 6+

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Kids Create: LEGO

Kids Tech Time

Tue, Dec 12   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   McKinley Park, Meeting Room

Kids kids tech time video games

Console gaming is back!

Make new friends as we play an assortment of multiplayer games.
Put your gaming skills to the test against your peers.

Kids Tech Time

Borough Park's It's Puzzling

Tue, Dec 12   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Borough Park Library, Children's Room

Kids all ages first five years

Stimulate your mind with hand eye coordination needed to complete one or more of our giant floor puzzles. These puzzles are designed for the younger set but older kids and adults can enjoy them too. If you have difficulty  sitting on the...

Borough Park's It's Puzzling

Build with Legos & Keva Planks

Tue, Dec 12   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Flatlands Library

Kids Build with Duplo Build with Lego

Get that imagination flowing! Come build with legos & keva planks.

For kids of all ages.

Build with Legos & Keva Planks

Game On! Board Games

Tue, Dec 12   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   McKinley Park, Meeting Room

Kids game on table-top & board games

A weekly drop-in board game program for kids. 

Game On! Board Games

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