Friends of the Library

We’re So Glad You’re Here! Friends Groups are integral to sustaining BPL's creativity and energy. Your support and advocacy ensures neighborhood libraries have essential funds to purchase program supplies and care for well-tread spaces. Above all, you help educate your community about BPL, so that more people can benefit from our diverse resources and services.

Friends of Brooklyn Public Library support their local branch in many ways. They support their library through advocacy, increasing community awareness, raising funds and helping at special events. Friends host monthly meetings and events, including book and bake sales, author talks and readings, holiday events and much more!

Want to become a Friend? Visit your local branch and talk to a library staff member or join us at one of our upcoming events!

Upcoming Events

Friends Of Jamaica Bay Library: Craft Club!

Thu, May 1 5:15pm
Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room

adult learning arts and crafts Friends of the Library

Join us Thursdays for handcraft coworking with group organizer is Cathy Henry-Ayum

Bring your own craft materials and supplies to work on.

Washington Irving Friends Group: Spring Arts & Crafts Scavenger Hunt

Sat, May 3 11:00am
Washington Irving Library

arts and crafts Friends of the Library

The Friends Group of Washington Irving Library wants you to celebrate the Spring Time!

Come Out and Enjoy our Spring Arts & Crafts Scavenger Hunt at your favorite local Library!

Friends of Clinton Hill Library Plant Swap

Sat, May 3 1:00pm
Clinton Hill Library

Branches in Bloom Friends of the Library gardening

Bored with your plant? Have too many? Come to our plant swap!

Meet other plant lovers and exchange growing tips.Swap out plants.You don’t need to bring a plant to take one.If no one takes your plant, you must bring it home with you.

 

Friends of Clinton Hill Library Plant Pot & Holiday Card Decorating

Sat, May 3 1:00pm
Clinton Hill, Meeting Room

arts and crafts Branches in Bloom Events for Youth and Family

Decorate plastic plant pots and make a matching card for the upcoming Mother's Day holiday. We will provide pots, soil, a choice of marigold seeds, and card materials. Best for ages 4 and up.

Jamaica Bay Friends Group Craft Club: Lanyards

Tue, May 6 5:30pm
Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room

adult learning arts and crafts Friends of the Library

Join us for a special Friends group craft club session: Let's make lanyards! Instruction will be provided & supplies included.

 

Friends of Marcy Library Meeting

Tue, May 6 6:00pm
Marcy, Meeting Room

Events for Youth and Family friends meeting Friends of the Library

Please consider joining the Marcy library Friends group.  Members will meet four times each year to plan, co-ordinate and facilitate special events for all ages at Marcy library. We will also discuss ways we can help promote library services with Brooklyn residents, and share suggestions…

Friends of Marcy Library Information Session

Tue, May 6 6:00pm
Marcy, Meeting Room

Events for Youth and Family friends meeting Friends of the Library

Please consider joining the Marcy library Friends group.  Members will meet four times each year to plan, co-ordinate and facilitate special events for all ages at Marcy library. We will also discuss ways we can help promote library services with Brooklyn residents, and share suggestions…

Friends Of Jamaica Bay Library: Craft Club!

Thu, May 8 5:15pm
Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room

adult learning arts and crafts Friends of the Library

Join us Thursdays for handcraft coworking with group organizer is Cathy Henry-Ayum

Bring your own craft materials and supplies to work on.

Friends Of Jamaica Bay Library: Craft Club!

Sat, May 10 1:00pm
Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room

adult learning arts and crafts Friends of the Library

Join us Thursdays for handcraft coworking with group organizer is Cathy Henry-Ayum

Bring your own craft materials and supplies to work on.

Friends of Brooklyn Public Library

Resources for Friends

Handbook and Forms
Example Fliers
Useful Websites

 

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