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Toddler Time

Wed, May 31   11:15 am to 11:45 am   Greenpoint Library

Birth to Five Years first five years storytime toddler time

This is a program for walking toddlers.  Lapsit storytime for infants who are not yet walking should attend Babies and Books on Mondays!

 

Join us for storytime! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading...

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Wed, May 31   11:15 am to 11:45 am   Carroll Gardens Library, Story Hour Room

Birth to Five Years early literacy storytime toddler time

Join Ms. Sarah every Wednesday at 11:15-11:45AM for Toddler Time. We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. This program is for ages 18-36months and their caregivers. 

Please read the details of the...

Toddler Time

Storytime

Wed, May 31   11:15 am to 12:00 pm   Macon, Large Auditorium

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

Join us at Macon to hear stories, sing songs, and meet new friends! For babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

 

Storytime

Toddler Time (11:30 session)

Wed, May 31   11:15 am to 12:00 pm   Adams Street, Multipurpose Room

Birth to Five Years storytime toddler time

Read books, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and play with other toddlers and caregivers! For 18-36 months.

Grownups, please read! 

Space is limited and registration is strongly recommended. Registration opens up 1 week before...
Toddler Time (11:30 session)

Build it Up with Duplo @ Bookmobile

Wed, May 31   11:15 am to 3:45 pm   Leonard Library

Kids bookmobile Build with Duplo

Come and say HELLO to Leonard staff at Bookmobile and have fun building with colorful Lego - Duplos!

Enjoy the weather, check out books and get Grab & Go Crafy kit

For all ages.

Build it Up with Duplo @ Bookmobile

Toddler Play Time

Wed, May 31   11:30 am to 12:00 pm   Kings Bay Library

Birth to Five Years early literacy Events for Youth and Family first five years story play

Join the children's librarian for a half hour of unstructured play time.

Toddler Play Time

Computer Basics

Wed, May 31   11:30 am to 12:30 pm   Cypress Hills Library

Adults computer basics internet safety techknowledge

Computer basics for beginners.

Learn how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, browsers, email and internet safety.

Join us in Cypress Hills branch program room.

Registration is now closed.

Computer Basics

Ask A Tech

Wed, May 31   11:30 am to 12:30 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Orange Meeting Room

Older Adults adult learning computer basics computer programming techknowledge

All Levels Welcome!

Do you have a specific technology question about your laptop, phone, or tablet. Than stop by with your devices for our Ask a Tech program.

This is an in-person 15-minute meet-up for any technology...

Ask A Tech

Virtual Spanish Conversation Group

Wed, May 31   12:00 pm to 1:00 pm   Virtual

Adults conversations Spanish Virtual Programming world language conversation

Join other adults who are learning to speak Spanish online on 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 group...

Register
Virtual Spanish Conversation Group

Technology For All: Individual Sessions

Wed, May 31   12:00 pm to 1:00 pm   Central Library, Info Commons, Room 3

Older Adults computer basics never too late to learn

Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...

Technology For All: Individual Sessions

Drop-In Resume & Career Help (New Lots Learning Center)

Wed, May 31   12:00 pm to 2:00 pm   New Lots Learning Center

Adults adult learning career resume

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 documents for...

Drop-In Resume & Career Help (New Lots Learning Center)

Resume and Cover Letter Assistance at Red Hook Initiative

Wed, May 31   12:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Red Hook Initiative

Adults career resume

An Adult librarian from Red Hook Library will be at Red Hook Initiative each Wednesday to assist with resumes and cover letters. Please bring the most recent version of your resume and/or cover letter.

Resume and Cover Letter Assistance at Red Hook Initiative

Ask A Tech

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 1:30 pm   Gravesend Library

Older Adults computer basics techknowledge

Ask a Tech

Basic computer lessons & support.

Learn about emailing, search engines, and other computer basics.

Held in the Gravesend Children's Room - Desktop Computer Station weekly.

Get tech saavy with 'Ask a...

Ask A Tech

Read and Play

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 1:45 pm   Greenpoint 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.

Greenpoint Eco Lab 1.  

Read and Play

Crochet Club

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   New Lots Library

Adults adult learning arts and crafts

Adults join the Crochet Circle and learn techniques. Come and share tips with new friends.

Crochet Club

Juan Bobo’s Tales

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room

Kids music performance Spanish

A charming character from Puerto Rico learns to value honesty, hard work, and friendship while making the most of his playful adventures.

A bilingual program performed in English/Spanish, recommended for Grades 1-6, but all are welcome....

Juan Bobo’s Tales

Tech-Mobile & Phone Assistance Class

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Sheepshead Bay Library

Adults adult learning techknowledge

We are now offering a walk-in tech mobile and phone assistance class.

Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm -- bring your questions regarding iPhone, Android, phone apps, and more.  

Walk-ins are welcome!

**MASKS STRONGLY...

Tech-Mobile & Phone Assistance Class

Ask A Tech (Eastern Parkway)

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Eastern Parkway Library

Adults techknowledge

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 Tech (Eastern Parkway)

Fitness with Akwesi

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Windsor Terrace Library

Older Adults health and wellness Healthy Communities

Join us for an hour-long program that will incorporate chair yoga, standing exercises, and other gentle movement practices with Akwesi Asante. An artist at heart, Akwesi has served in the health and wellness community for 30 years. He has worked...

Fitness with Akwesi

Virtual English Conversation Group

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Virtual

Adults adult learning conversations english conversation group Immigrant Services

Join other adults who are learning to speak English online on 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 group...

Register
Virtual English Conversation Group

Ask A Tech (Eastern Parkway)

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Eastern Parkway Library

Adults techknowledge

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 Tech (Eastern Parkway)

Technology For All: Individual Sessions

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   Central Library, Info Commons, Room 3

Older Adults computer basics never too late to learn

Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...

Technology For All: Individual Sessions

Movies @ Gerritsen: Respect

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 3:30 pm   Gerritsen Beach, Large Meeting Room

Adults movies movies at the library

Join your neighbors for a movie at the library with Movies @ Gerristen.

Respect- 05.31.2023 {PG-13| 2hr 25m}

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her...

Movies @ Gerritsen: Respect

Grab and go Kits

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 4:00 pm   DeKalb Library

Kids arts and crafts grab and go kits kids create

Create something new and all your own! Get a Grab and Go kit to take home and create! For kids age 5-12 years old. Kits available while supplies last.

*Kits contain small parts that are not suitable for young children ages 0-4...

Grab and go Kits

Classic Movie Afternoons

Wed, May 31   1:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Kings Highway Library

Adults movies movies at the library

Join us at Kings Highway (the lower level) for: Classic Movie Afternoons: Film Noir! Comedies! Suspense!

Today's movie: "Manpower", starring Edward G. Robinson, Marlene Dietrich and George Raft

Classic Movie Afternoons

Virtual Resume & Career Help Hour

Wed, May 31   1:30 pm to 2:30 pm   Virtual

Adults career resume Virtual Programming

Virtual One-on-One Resume Help Hour

1:30pm-2:30pm 

Brush up on your resume during lunch! Clinton Hill Library staff is here  as a second pair of eyes on your resume or cover letter and help with interview-practice...

Register
Virtual Resume & Career Help Hour

Chess Workshop w/ Carlton Lula

Wed, May 31   1:30 pm to 2:30 pm   Pacific Library

Adults all ages Chess Workshop

Chess Workshop @ Pacific Library

 

             Intro to Chess:  for  Parents, Caregivers and their kids.         ...

Chess Workshop w/ Carlton Lula

Cuentos virtuales para niños en español (Virtual Spanish Storytime)

Wed, May 31   2:00 pm to 2:30 pm   Virtual

Birth to Five Years first five years multilingual storytime Spanish Virtual Programming

Acompáñenos con cuentos y canciones en español para niños y sus padres o cuidadores en la página Brooklyn Public Library Family Facebook. (Join us for stories and songs in Spanish for children and their parents or caregivers on the Brooklyn...

Cuentos virtuales para niños en español (Virtual Spanish Storytime)

Facebook Basics Class (Walk-In Assistance)

Wed, May 31   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Sheepshead Bay Library

Adults internet safety techknowledge

We are now offering a walk-in Facebook Basics class.

Tuesdays from 2pm to 3pm -- Improve your Facebook experience. Bring your questions!

Walk-ins are welcome!

**MASKS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED**

Facebook Basics Class (Walk-In Assistance)

Ask a Librarian

Wed, May 31   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Adams Street Library

Adults adult learning research techknowledge

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,...

Ask a Librarian

Borough Park's It's Puzzling

Wed, May 31   2:00 pm to 3:00 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

Falun Dafa Outdoor Exercise & Meditation Class

Wed, May 31   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Sheepshead Bay Library

Adults health and wellness mental health yoga and meditation

Join us for Meditation Wednesday afternoons this Spring.

Regular practice of meditation and exercise increases energy and vitality. 

Eliminate stress. Enjoy peace of mind.

Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance....

Falun Dafa Outdoor Exercise & Meditation Class

Branches in Bloom: Horticulture Club

Wed, May 31   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Midwood Library

Adults adult learning Branches in Bloom

Do you love to garden? Do you want to learn more about plants and plant care?

Join us in beautifying and decorating the library's gardening beds, discussing various literature on planting and nature crafting throughout the warm season!...

Branches in Bloom: Horticulture Club

Technology For All: Individual Sessions

Wed, May 31   2:00 pm to 3:00 pm   Central Library, Info Commons, Room 3

Older Adults computer basics never too late to learn

Older Adults, 55 and up: are you having trouble with your computer and smartphone? Do you want to learn how to use and navigate applications and websites? Want to become tech savvy? The Brooklyn Public Library is offering its Digital...

Technology For All: Individual Sessions

Borough Park's It's Puzzling

Wed, May 31   2:00 pm to 3:00 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

Adult Coloring

Wed, May 31   2:00 pm to 3:15 pm   Brooklyn Heights Library, Multipurpose Room

Adults arts and crafts creative aging

Please join us at our adult coloring session! We provide the supplies while you partake in a relaxing way to exercise your mind.

Adult Coloring

SOA presents Creative Aging: Life Writing

Wed, May 31   2:00 pm to 3:30 pm   Virtual

Older Adults creative aging Virtual Programming writing workshop

In this course, we focus each week on a different theme, central to our lived experience of the world. Themes include friendship, family, loss, celebration, hope, childhood and more. Instructor Ari Satok starts each class by bringing in a piece...

SOA presents Creative Aging: Life Writing

Get Hooked: Crochet & Knitting

Wed, May 31   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Cortelyou Library

Older Adults arts and crafts creative aging knitting and crocheting

All levels welcome. No experience needed. Bring a G, H or I hook and yarn.

Get Hooked: Crochet & Knitting

Virtual Computer Basics (Washington Irving)

Wed, May 31   2:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Virtual

Adults adult learning techknowledge Virtual Programming

Virtual 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.

We will be using Zoom/Microsoft Teams to host this...

Virtual Computer Basics (Washington Irving)

Chess Club @ Kings Highway Library

Wed, May 31   2:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Kings Highway Library

Kids Chess Workshop table-top & board games

Stop by Chess club for games, strategy, and fun! Recommended for age 7+

Chess Club @ Kings Highway Library

Teen Time: Video Game Wednesday

Wed, May 31   2:30 pm to 3:30 pm   Mill Basin, Program Room

Teens & Young Adults teen time video games

Come hang out with Librarian Kristian and play video games with your friends!

Teen Time: Video Game Wednesday

Philosophy Discussion Group

Wed, May 31   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Central Library, Second Floor Meeting Room

Adults adult learning philosophy in the library

You are invited to join us for our fifth meeting of the Philosophy Discussion Group! 

This Spring 2023, we are exploring the History of Philosophy, starting in the 6th Century BCE in Ancient Greece, using the History...

Philosophy Discussion Group

Teen Tech Time

Wed, May 31   2:30 pm to 4:00 pm   Dyker Library, Auditorium

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

"Strong Libraries, Strong City" Essay Submissions: No Cuts to Libraries!

Wed, May 31   2:30 pm to 4:30 pm   Sheepshead Bay Library

Adults creative writing library advocacy

Visit Sheespshead Bay Library to submit your own creative way of saying "No Cuts To Libraries!" and join our postcard submissions.

- This is for Library Patrons of All Ages. All submissions will be sent to city officials to let them...

"Strong Libraries, Strong City" Essay Submissions: No Cuts to Libraries!

Homework Help

Wed, May 31   2:30 pm to 5:00 pm   New Utrecht Library

Kids homework help

Kids in Kindergarten-8th grade can find FREE homework help on Wednesdays at New Utrecht library!

Homework Help

Mango Languages: Learn Arabic, French or your preferred language on the GO

Wed, May 31   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Flatbush, Large Meeting Room

Adults adult learning Arabic Spanish techknowledge

Learn Arabic and French or improve your English skills with Mango languages. Mango is an online language learning system that teaches practical conversation skills for real communication. It's a fast, easy, and effective way to learn to speak a...

Mango Languages: Learn Arabic, French or your preferred language on the GO

Chess Workshop

Wed, May 31   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Bushwick Library

Kids Chess Workshop table-top & board games

Enjoy a game of chess and get tips from our chess instructor, chess master Jose Villar! All ages welcome!

Chess Workshop

Kids Create: Arts and Crafts

Wed, May 31   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Bushwick Library

Kids after school arts and crafts kids create

Join us for Arts and Crafts for ages 6-12 at the Bushwick Library!

Kids Create: Arts and Crafts

Teen Time

Wed, May 31   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Highlawn Library

Teens & Young Adults arts and crafts table-top & board games teen time

Do you want a space just for teens? Come to Teen Time. The community room will be open during this time for teens only to hang out. There will be cards, games, as well as arts and crafts. We will even have snacks for you! 

Teen Time

Game On! Board Games

Wed, May 31   3:00 pm to 4:00 pm   Borough Park Library, Children's Room

Kids game on table-top & board games

Board Games for Kids of All Ages

Game On! Board Games

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