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 Pride Month this June! Check out our book lists of books combining queer & disability representation: teen fiction, graphic novels & manga, school-age kids' fiction, and picture books.
Featured Events
Navigating Disability Systems: One to One Assistance
On the phone with Ruth DiRoma from INCLUDEnyc
Many situations require the assistance of an expert. We can provide one-to-one help for you and your child with the following:
Bussing504 plansIndividualized Education Program (IEP) processGetting services for your childEarly childhood…
Arts and Crafts with KEEN
Join an adaptive arts and crafts session sponsored by KEEN!
Youth with disabilities and volunteers come together for individualized projects. Projects can range from coloring by numbers, friendship bracelets, and pom-pom, feather, or sticker masterpieces… whatever materials are…
Developmental Disability Resource Fair
Developmental Disability Resource Fair!
Do you have questions about services and programs for people with autism, Intellectual Disabilities, or other Developmental Disabilities? Join Inclusive Services and the Brooklyn Family Support Service Council to get answers. Find out how to sign up…
Upcoming Events
Read and Play
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
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
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…
Navigating Disability Systems: One to One Assistance
On the phone with Ruth DiRoma from INCLUDEnyc
Many situations require the assistance of an expert. We can provide one-to-one help for you and your child with the following:
Bussing504 plansIndividualized Education Program (IEP) processGetting services for your childEarly childhood…
Paerdegat Sensory Zone
Each Wednesday morning, sensory kits will be made available upon request to library patrons over the age of three! The items in these kits are sized for children and teens but are designed to help all users feel comfortable in library spaces. No one sensory tool works for everyone...which will…
Toddler Time
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
Hear stories, make friends and play at our inclusive story time. For children birth to age 5 with and without disabilities.
This is a ticketed event. Group size limited to 12.
Bilingual in Polish/English. ASL Interpretation available upon advanced…
Read and Play
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.
Sensory-Friendly Time
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.
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After School Stories
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…
Staff Picks
- Women's History Month
- Picture Books for DD Awareness Month
- School-Age Books for DD Awareness Month
- YA Books for DD Awareness Month
