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, Mar 20 5:15pm
Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room

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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, Mar 22 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 Midwood Library Meeting

Mon, Mar 24 2:30pm
Midwood Library

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Do you have ideas on how to make the branch a better place? Do you want to support the branch through advocacy and fundraising? Come and join the Friends of Midwood Library and help us plan and support our upcoming events! Bring your time, talent, and ideas, too. All are welcome to join!

Book Chat

Tue, Mar 25 6:00pm
Brower Park Library, Community Room 1

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Join Us for Our First Book Chat! 

Get ready to dive into great conversation and discover new books. Whether you're reading a novel, a memoir, or a non-fiction title, this is the perfect opportunity to share your thoughts, insights, and recommendations with fellow book lovers in your…

Friends Of Jamaica Bay Library: Craft Club!

Thu, Mar 27 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 Washington Irving Meeting

Thu, Mar 27 6:00pm
Washington Irving Library

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Join us on Thursday, March 27th at 6 PM to make your voice heard in the community by becoming part of the Washington Irving Library Friends Group!

This is a fantastic opportunity to share ideas and shape the future of our library. Your involvement matters, and together we can create…

Friends of Adams Street Library Hybrid Meeting

Mon, Mar 31 5:00pm
Adams Street Library

Friends of the Library

Join us for our latest meeting of the Friends of Adams St Library!  We will be discussing ways to raise funds and support our local branch library! 

Meeting will be both in-person and via Zoom; register ahead of time for the Zoom link!

Friends Of Jamaica Bay Library: Craft Club!

Thu, Apr 3 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.

Street Tree Care with the Friends of The Clinton Hill Library

Sat, Apr 5 2:00pm
Clinton Hill Library

BPL Outdoors Earth Day Events for Youth and Family

Celebrate Earth Day early! Join Big ReUse and the Friends of the Clinton Hill Library to clean, care for, and add mulch to the street trees in District 35. 

Meet us at 2:00 pm outside of the Clinton Hill Library.

All supplies will be provided. Please dress comfortably for…

Friends of Clinton Hill Library Bake Sale

Sat, Apr 5 2:00pm
Clinton Hill Library

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The Friends of Clinton Hill Library are holding a bake sale to raise funds for library programs. Come buy a sweet treat and help advocate for your library! All proceeds will go to programs and program supplies at the Clinton Hill Library.

Email Tracey Mantrone at tmantrone@bklynlibrary.org…

Friends of Brooklyn Public Library

Resources for Friends

Handbook and Forms
Example Fliers
Useful Websites

 

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