Inclusive Services

Inclusive Services at BPL provides unique programs for children and teens with and without disabilities. Fostering an inclusive environment, we open our doors to children and teens with and without disabilities their peers, parents, caregivers, and educators. Scroll down to see upcoming programs!

We are celebrating Disability Pride Month this July! 

Check out our Disability Pride booklists for all ages: picture books, fiction and nonfiction for school age kids, fiction and nonfiction for teens, and nonfiction for adults. 

 

Featured Events

Developmental Disability Resource Fair

Fri, Sep 19 11:00am
Marcy Library

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Developmental Disability Resource Fair!

Do you have questions about services and programs for people with disabilities? Join Inclusive Services and the Brooklyn Family Support Service Council to get answers. Find out more about advocacy, government benefits, transit services, service…

Inclusive Kids’ Art Workshop with Colorful Minds

Sat, Sep 27 1:00pm
Rugby, Meeting Room

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Join a sensory-friendly arts and crafts session, presented by Colorful Minds (a group of high school students from Brooklyn Tech) and Inclusive Services.  

Let's get creative with a fun craft with lots of textures to explore! All materials will be provided.

This workshop is…

Developmental Disability Resource Fair

Fri, Nov 7 11:00am
Borough Park Library

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Do you have questions about services and programs for people with disabilities? Join Inclusive Services and the Brooklyn Family Support Service Council to get answers. Find out more about advocacy, government benefits, transit services, service agencies, recreation and much, much more from the…

Upcoming Events

Read and Play

Tue, Aug 26 1:00pm
Flatlands Library

ADHD autism developmental disabilities

Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time.  For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. 

ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.

After School Stories

Tue, Aug 26 4:30pm
Flatlands Library

ADHD autism developmental disabilities

Come and hear stories, sing songs, and make something fun! For children 6-12 years old with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. A parent or caregiver must accompany children. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.

Our Garden Club

Tue, Aug 26 4:30pm
Central Library, Youth Wing

ADHD autism developmental disabilities

Let’s see what we can grow in Brooklyn! Plant seeds and watch them grow. Read stories, sing, craft, and tend our garden!  For children and teens with and without disabilities. In bad weather, the program held is in the Upper Program Room. Kids, tweens and teens welcome - ages 5 and up…

Toddler Time

Wed, Aug 27 11:15am
Greenpoint Library

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Join us for Toddler StoryTime! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together. 

*Tickets are required and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis at the information desk.*

Caregiver and Child must be present to receive a ticket.

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Read and Play

Wed, Aug 27 1:00pm
Sunset Park Library

ADHD autism developmental disabilities

Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time.  For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. 

ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.

Quiet Sensory-Friendly Zone Open

Wed, Aug 27 3:30pm
Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room

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Feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated in our children's area? Our Craft Room will now be available from 3:30pm-5:00pm each Wednesday for calming, sensory-friendly time. Sensory tools like noise-cancelling headphones, fidget toys, and weighted toys will be available for children ages 3-12.

Our Garden Club

Wed, Aug 27 4:30pm
Sunset Park Library

ADHD autism developmental disabilities

Come and hear stories, sing songs, make something fun, and work in the garden! For children 6-12 years old with and without disabilities. Group size limited to 12. A parent or caregiver must accompany children. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.

After School Stories

Wed, Aug 27 4:30pm
Greenpoint Library

ADHD autism developmental disabilities

Come and hear stories, sing songs, and make something fun! For children 6-12 years old with and without disabilities.

This is a ticketed event. Group size limited to 12.  

 

A parent or caregiver must accompany children. 

 

Bilingual in…

Read and Play

Thu, Aug 28 1:00pm
Flatlands Library

ADHD autism developmental disabilities

Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time.  For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. 

ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.

Read and Play

Thu, Aug 28 2:30pm
Saratoga, Meeting Room

ADHD autism developmental disabilities

Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time.  For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities. 

Group size limited to 12.

 

Bilingual in English/Polish. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.

Facilities

Inclusive Services is located at:

Central Library: 10 Grand Army Plaza, (917) 751-4890.

Flatlands Library: 2065 Flatbush Ave., (718) 253-4948

Greenpoint Library: 107 Norman Ave at Leonard St., (718) 389-4394

Red Hook Library: 362 Van Brunt Street, (929) 678-2313

Saratoga Library: 8 Thomas S. Boyland St., (718) 573-5293

Sunset Park Library: 5108 4th Ave., (718) 230-2255

Our equipment makes the library experience accessible to children and teens with disabilities. Cube chairs, mats for floor play, positioning cushions, and adaptive toys are available. For information about adaptive technology, please call 718-253-4948.