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, Jul 21 4:30pm
Flatbush Library

Branches in Bloom climate and the environment gardening

Stop by Flatbush Library's learning garden for our weekly drop-in open garden hours and get some time outdoors. Help us tend and water the plants, harvest any produce that's ready to share or simply spend some time getting to know the space. A librarian will be on-hand…

Paerdegat Community Seed Library

Tue, Jul 22 5:00pm
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, Jul 23 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…

Let's Get Gardening! Plant Exchange day (Club)- Intercambio de plantas!

Wed, Jul 23 3:00pm
Borough Park Library

all ages Branches in Bloom gardening

Welcome! to our Gardening club! Come and Learn with us. Bring cuttings and seedlings to the Borough Park Library Plant Exchange Day and let's grow our collection. 

Bringing plants is encouraged but not required.

 

Adult Arts and Crafts: Indigo Dyeing

Sat, Jul 26 2:00pm
Flatbush Library

arts and crafts Branches in Bloom climate and the environment

Join Flatbush Library for an afternoon of indigo dyeing in our back garden. We'll walk participants through the process and required materials and discuss various resist techniques, including twisting and blocking. Attendees will have the chance to dye two pieces during the class time. If time,…

Flatbush Library Learning Garden: Open Garden Hours

Mon, Jul 28 4:30pm
Flatbush Library

Branches in Bloom climate and the environment gardening

Stop by Flatbush Library's learning garden for our weekly drop-in open garden hours and get some time outdoors. Help us tend and water the plants, harvest any produce that's ready to share or simply spend some time getting to know the space. A librarian will be on-hand…

Paerdegat Community Seed Library

Tue, Jul 29 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, Jul 30 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…

Paerdegat Community Seed Library

Tue, Aug 5 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 6 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…