Outdoors Events

Upcoming Events

Cadman Park Storytime

Wed, Aug 6 10:30am
Brooklyn Heights Library

BPL Outdoors first five years live music

Hello Friends!!

Join us for Outdoor Storytime at Cadman Park. 

We will be singing songs and reading stories on the grass right next to the Juneteenth Grove. 

For all ages and their grownups. No registration required.

Storytime in the Park for Toddlers

Wed, Aug 6 10:30am
Brower Park

BPL Outdoors early literacy first five years

Join us for Storytime in the Park on Wednesdays! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. 

This Storytime is for toddlers who are walking. Lapsit Storytime for babies who are not yet walking should attend Storytime in the Park for Babies at 11:15am!

Storytime in the Park for Babies

Wed, Aug 6 11:15am
Brower Park

babies & books BPL Outdoors early literacy

Join us for Storytime in the Park on Wednesdays! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. 

This Storytime is for babies who are not yet walking. Walking toddlers should attend the Storytime in the Park for Toddlers at 10:30am! 

*When held…

Preserving the Past: A Teen Workshop on Food & Archives

Wed, Aug 6 2:00pm
Greenpoint, Demonstration Garden

BPL Outdoors cooking DIY

This program is designed specifically for teenagers aged 13+, not for children or their parents.Teens (13+), join the Young Adult Librarian in our rooftop Demonstration Garden for a hands-on workshop exploring the history and science of food preservation, and its cultural impact.

Learn…

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Aug 7 11:00am
Bottom of the monument stairs at Fort Greene Park

BPL Outdoors storytime summer reading

Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this progra. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

This program will be located at the bottom of the monument stairs in Fort…

Bookmobile @ Friends Field

Fri, Aug 8 11:00am
Friends Field

bookmobile BPL Outdoors Events for Youth and Family

Ryder Library misses you! Chase away the winter blues by visiting the Ryder staff in the neighborhood. Pick up fun books, grab-and-go craft bags, and other cool library freebies. Check facebook.com/RyderLibrary for updates about the day’s weather/parking situation. The Bookmobile will parked…

Ryder Library Outside!

Tue, Aug 12 2:00pm
Friends Field

BPL Outdoors summer reading

Ryder Library may be closed for renovations but you can still come hang out on the lawn at Friends Field (1310 E 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230). We‘ll have crafts, games, and giveaways at the ready. Don‘t have a library card? Don‘t stress, we‘ll sign you up for one on the spot! Find us among the…

Storytime in the Park for Toddlers

Wed, Aug 13 10:30am
Brower Park

BPL Outdoors early literacy first five years

Join us for Storytime in the Park on Wednesdays! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. 

This Storytime is for toddlers who are walking. Lapsit Storytime for babies who are not yet walking should attend Storytime in the Park for Babies at 11:15am!

Storytime in the Park for Babies

Wed, Aug 13 11:15am
Brower Park

babies & books BPL Outdoors early literacy

Join us for Storytime in the Park on Wednesdays! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. 

This Storytime is for babies who are not yet walking. Walking toddlers should attend the Storytime in the Park for Toddlers at 10:30am! 

*When held…

Storytime in Fort Greene Park

Thu, Aug 14 11:00am
Bottom of the monument stairs at Fort Greene Park

BPL Outdoors storytime summer reading

Sing, read, and play with librarians from Brooklyn Public Library! Have fun hearing great picture books read aloud and playing with other children during this progra. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

This program will be located at the bottom of the monument stairs in Fort…

Good books and rainy days go hand-in-hand, but unfortunately rainy days don't go well with outdoor programming! All outdoor events are weather permitting.