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!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and AAPI Heritage Month. For Mental Health Awareness, check out our lists of picture books, fiction for school-aged children, non-fiction for children (all ages), fiction and non-fiction books for teens, and non-fiction for parents

Upcoming Events

After School Stories

Tue, May 20 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.

Toddler Time

Wed, May 21 11:15am
Greenpoint Library

first five years Inclusive Services sign language

This is a program for walking toddlers.  Lapsit storytime for infants who are not yet walking should attend Babies and Books on Thursdays!

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

*Tickets are required and will be…

Toddler Time

Wed, May 21 11:15am
Greenpoint Library

first five years Inclusive Services sign language

This is a program for walking toddlers.  Lapsit storytime for infants who are not yet walking should attend Babies and Books on Thursdays!

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

*Tickets are required and will be…

Read and Play

Wed, May 21 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.

Read and Play

Wed, May 21 1:00pm
Greenpoint, Meeting Room

ADHD autism developmental disabilities

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please visit the Greenpoint Branch for more information.

 

 

 

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

Billingual in Polish/…

After School Stories

Wed, May 21 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…

After School Stories

Wed, May 21 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.

Read and Play

Thu, May 22 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, May 22 1:00pm
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.

Our Garden Club

Thu, May 22 4:30pm
Flatlands Library

developmental disabilities gardening Inclusive Services

Let’s see what we can grow in Brooklyn! Plant seeds and watch them grow. Read stories, sing, dance, take home plants and flowers.  For children and teens with and without disabilities. Kids, tweens and teens welcome - ages 6 and up.

 

 

Navigating Disability Systems: One to One Assistance

Many situations require the assistance of an expert. We can provide one-to-one help for you and your child with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, early childhood services and programs, transition planning, navigating systems, including Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, and others. First Wednesday of every month, 10am to 1pm

Social Stories

Download our Social Story [PDF} on going to the library and watching a movie, and keep an eye out for new Stories uploaded to this space!

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.