Stay engaged with your community through civic events, educational programs, and resources from elected officials and community partners at Brooklyn Public Library.
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Upcoming Events
Satellite Office Hours with Council Member Alexa Aviles
Members from the office of District 38 City Council Member Alexa Aviles will be available every other Thursday from 1:00 - 5:00 to provide resources for the community. They will help with government services such as SNAP applications, housing concerns, sanitation issues and referrals for legal…
Neighbors Meet and Chat
Meet and chat informally with your neighbors about current topics of interest.
North Brooklyn's Industrial Past: A History of the Meeker Avenue Plume
Come explore North Brooklyn’s industrial past and present. Learn about the toxic chemicals and industries that led to the current EPA investigation of the Meeker Avenue Plume, an area with underground chemicals leaking poisonous air into homes and businesses.
Meet at the NE corner of…
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.
Bay Ridge Tenant Circle
Problems with your building? Landlord MIA except when rent is due?
Join the Bay Ridge Tenant Union at our monthly tenant circles!
Together we will build solutions to issues such as: landlord neglect, high rent, eviction notices, and more
Please register here.
The event…
Roots n Wings: A Youth Development program for Boys Ages 13-19
The Roots & Wings Program is an ongoing youth and young adult development program for boys, ages 13-19, designed to help participants build strong personal foundations, develop life skills, improve communication, strengthen decision-making abilities, enhance leadership skills, and prepare…
Bushwick Community Partnership tabling
Bushwick Community Partnership will be tabling at the library to provide information, answer questions and connect community members to local resources and services. Stop by to learn more about what we do and receive support!
Bushwick Community Partnership estará presente en la biblioteca con…
Satellite Office Hours with Council Member Alexa Aviles
Members from the office of District 38 City Council Member Alexa Aviles will be available every other Thursday from 1:00 - 5:00 to provide resources for the community. They will help with government services such as SNAP applications, housing concerns, sanitation issues and referrals for…
The Three Pillars of Civic Engagement Info-Session with the League of Women Voters NYC
The Flatbush Literacy Zone is partnering with the League of Women Voters of New York City to bring the Flatbush community an overview of how they can be involved in shaping their community no matter what their citizenship status is.
This hour long presentation will highlight the…
Neighbors Meet and Chat
Meet and chat informally with your neighbors about current topics of interest.
Staff Picks
- Kids' Books on Civil Discourse & Voting
- Books About Voting and Voter Rights
