Branches in Bloom

Get your hands dirty with Brooklyn Public Library! This spring, branches throughout the borough are hosting programs for all ages related to gardening and nature.

Branches in Bloom is generously funded by the Charles H. Revson Foundation.

Upcoming Events

Flatbush Library Learning Garden: Open Garden Hours

Mon, Aug 18 4:30pm
Flatbush Library

Branches in Bloom climate and the environment gardening

Stop by Flatbush Library's learning garden for a work session in our garden and get some time outdoors. Help us tend and water the plants and harvest any produce that's ready to share. A librarian will be on-hand for the afternoon to answer any questions. All ages welcome.…

Paerdegat Community Seed Library

Tue, Aug 19 1:00pm
Paerdegat Library

Branches in Bloom DIY gardening

Pick up free veggie & herb seeds every Tuesday at Paerdegat Library—while supplies last! Grow something great this season!

Accessible Gardening Hour

Wed, Aug 20 10:30am
Flatbush Library

Branches in Bloom climate and the environment developmental disabilities

Join Flatbush Library for an hour in our backyard learning garden helping to water, tend to the plants, weed, and harvest vegetables for the community. We'll also have a variety of nature books to read and coloring pages for those who wish is sit and enjoy some time in the garden. A librarian…

Garden Story Time

Fri, Aug 22 11:00am
Flatbush Library

Branches in Bloom gardening storytime

Join Flatbush Library for a special story time in our backyard learning garden. We'll read a few books, sing a few songs and take a guided walk around the garden to check out what is growing! 

Open to babies and toddlers along with parents and guardians. In case of inclement weather,…

Flatbush Library Learning Garden: Open Garden Hours

Mon, Aug 25 4:30pm
Flatbush Library

Branches in Bloom climate and the environment gardening

Stop by Flatbush Library's learning garden for a work session in our garden and get some time outdoors. Help us tend and water the plants and harvest any produce that's ready to share. A librarian will be on-hand for the afternoon to answer any questions. All ages welcome.…

Paerdegat Community Seed Library

Tue, Aug 26 1:00pm
Paerdegat Library

Branches in Bloom DIY gardening

Pick up free veggie & herb seeds every Tuesday at Paerdegat Library—while supplies last! Grow something great this season!

Accessible Gardening Hour

Wed, Aug 27 10:30am
Flatbush Library

Branches in Bloom climate and the environment developmental disabilities

Join Flatbush Library for an hour in our backyard learning garden helping to water, tend to the plants, weed, and harvest vegetables for the community. We'll also have a variety of nature books to read and coloring pages for those who wish is sit and enjoy some time in the garden. A librarian…

Accessible Gardening Hour

Wed, Sep 3 10:30am
Flatbush Library

Branches in Bloom climate and the environment developmental disabilities

Join Flatbush Library for an hour in our backyard learning garden helping to water, tend to the plants, weed, and harvest vegetables for the community. We'll also have a variety of nature books to read and coloring pages for those who wish is sit and enjoy some time in the garden. A librarian…

Flatbush Library Learning Garden: Open Garden Hours

Mon, Sep 8 4:30pm
Flatbush Library

Branches in Bloom climate and the environment gardening

Stop by Flatbush Library's learning garden for a work session in our garden and get some time outdoors. Help us tend and water the plants and harvest any produce that's ready to share. A librarian will be on-hand for the afternoon to answer any questions. All ages welcome.…

Flatbush Library Learning Garden: Open Garden Hours

Mon, Sep 15 4:30pm
Flatbush Library

Branches in Bloom climate and the environment gardening

Stop by Flatbush Library's learning garden for a work session in our garden and get some time outdoors. Help us tend and water the plants and harvest any produce that's ready to share. A librarian will be on-hand for the afternoon to answer any questions. All ages welcome.…