Outdoors Events

Upcoming Events

Birding at Green-Wood

Sat, May 3 10:00am
The Green-Wood Cemetery

adult learning BPL Outdoors community partner

Do you want to learn more about the birds around you and meet fellow birders? Join us for a fun birding walk around Green-Wood Cemetery! The Cemetery shelters 185 species of migrating birds annually and is a perfect place to bird for new and seasoned birders alike! Our group meets monthly at the…

Bach to the Streets

Sat, May 3 2:00pm
Ulmer Park Library

BPL Outdoors music

Covenant Ballet Thater of Brooklyn presents "Bach to the Streets" Join us at the Ulmer Park Library for a free performance by the dancers. All ages welcome. May 9th 2025 at 2:00 pm.

Bookmobile @ Carroll Park

Mon, May 5 1:00pm
Carroll Park

bookmobile BPL Outdoors

Join Carroll Gardens staff in Carroll Park for an afternoon of book browsing, returns, reference services and more!

We will be joined by the Brooklyn Public Library Bookmobile, which provides library services on the road.  Patrons can browse a variety of books in a relaxed outdoor…

Qi Gong in the Garden

Wed, May 7 10:00am
The Garden on Sullivan between Van Brunt and Conover!

adult learning BPL Outdoors fitness

This Spring Qi Gong Series will offer a morning movement practice to activate and cultivate your inner energy (qi) to fully engage with your surrounding world. Qi Gong is the somatic and energetic practice of Five Element Theory and Traditional Chinese Medicine, focusing on the longevity and…

Bookmobile @ Friends Field

Fri, May 9 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…

Rooftop Yoga with New Love City

Sat, May 10 10:30am
Greenpoint, Demonstration Garden

BPL Outdoors yoga and meditation

Join us for open level community yoga in our rooftop garden! This series will be led in partnership with Greenpoint-based studio, New Love City.

Yoga mats will be provided or feel free to bring your own. Please bring adequate sun protection!

Registration is limited and will open…

Ryder Library Outside!

Tue, May 13 2:00pm
Friends Field

BPL Outdoors

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…

Qi Gong in the Garden

Wed, May 14 10:00am
The Garden on Sullivan between Van Brunt and Conover!

adult learning BPL Outdoors fitness

This Spring Qi Gong Series will offer a morning movement practice to activate and cultivate your inner energy (qi) to fully engage with your surrounding world. Qi Gong is the somatic and energetic practice of Five Element Theory and Traditional Chinese Medicine, focusing on the longevity and…

Cadman Park Storytime

Wed, May 14 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.

Outdoor Story Time

Wed, May 14 11:00am
Gerritsen Beach Library

BPL Outdoors first five years storytime

Join outdoor story time at the Community Garden next to Gerritsen Beach Library.

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.