Delivering Together is a Brooklyn Public Library Incubator Project that connects app-based food delivery workers with safe, supportive spaces and essential services at Brooklyn Public Library. Are you a NYC delivery worker? Take our quick anonymous survey — help shape programs and spaces built for you.
At any of BPL's 62 branches across our system, delivery workers can:
- Take a break indoors
- Charge phones and use free, fast WiFi
- Use restrooms and refill water bottles
- Join free programs that where you can grow your English Language Skills, learn about services that are available for new immigrants, and family fun events like Storytime
- Sign up for a free BPL Library Card
At 9 select Delivering Together pilot locations, delivery workers can also:
- Borrow a mini repair kit using your BPL Library Card
- Access secure bike parking and repair tools
- Join free workshops on road safety, workers' rights, English language skills, and more
Delivery Workers are an essential artery to the lifeblood of Brooklyn and New York City. BPL is proud to offer a welcoming environment and practical support-- whether you're stopping in for water or to use the restroom or looking for a place to learn something new. This initiative was shaped in partnership with Los Deliveristas Unidios, a movement of app-based delivery workers in New York City, organized by the Workers Justice Project.
Brooklyn Public Library's mobile Bookmobile service will also have bike kits available to borrow with your library card.
Everyone is welcome.
Upcoming Events
Adult ESOL Class
The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.
Classes meet every weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning EnglishThis class is first-come, first-served until classroom hits capacity. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to sign in.
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Citizenship Exam Prep
Saturday and Tuesday mornings at Paerdegat are for U.S. Citizenship Exam prep! These drop-in classes are weekly, free, and led by a qualified instructor.
Visit www.bklynlibrary.org/citizenship to see the schedule of all Brooklyn Public Library Citizenship Exam Prep Groups, and to find more…
English Conversation Group
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 meeting room reaches capacity.
This is a class for all levels of English. …
Free Intermediate English Class (We Speak NYC)
The library offers free English classes for intermediate-level English speakers looking to continue their education.
Classes meet once a week.Practice and improve your English with other adults.Watch We Speak NYC videos and learn about City services.Get information on rights and resources for…
English Coversation Group
Join other adults who are learning to speak English in this NEW weekly drop-in English Conversation Group!
The group will be located on the 1st floor.
Virtual English Conversation Group
Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed on the Friday before the program.
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Free English Class (We Speak NYC)
The library offers free English classes for beginners learning English.
Classes meet once a week.Practice and improve your English with other adults.Watch We Speak NYC videos and learn about City services.Get information on rights and resources for immigrant New Yorkers.No…
Know Your Rights Community Meeting
Learn how Constitutional rights apply if you are approached by ICE or witness ICE activity in the neighborhood. All are welcome.
Presented by Maple Street Community Garden.
June Meet Up
People should bring clean, reusable, portable items such as clothing, housewares, games, and books, and take home something new to you, for free! You do not have to bring something to take something. Early drop off is Thursday 6/11 from 4-7:30 and Friday 6/12 from 10:30-5:30. Please do not leave…
Delivering Together Pilot Locations
- Bedford
- Borough Park
- Brighton Beach
- Dekalb
- Jamaica Bay
- Leonard
- Paedergat
- Sunset Park
- Williamsburgh
Interactive Delivering Together Map
Click here or on the map below to find your closest library, restroom, or bike rack.
