Inclusive Services at BPL provides unique programs for children and teens with and without disabilities. Fostering an inclusive environment, we open our doors to all children, parents, caregivers, and educators.
Learn about supporting grieving children. Find out about our programs for children and adults. Check out these resources for all ages and these picture books and middle grade books for kids and these books for teens.
Upcoming Events
Read and Play
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
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.
Read and Play
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.
Greenpoint Eco Lab 1.
Read and Play
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
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.
After School Stories
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.
Greenpoint Eco Lab 1.
Read and Play
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.
Saratoga downstairs meeting room
After School Stories
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.
Saratoga downstairs programming…
Music for Autism Presents: Exponential Ensemble
ADHD autism developmental disabilities
Music for Autism Presents: Exponential Ensemble
Saturday, March 23, 2024
1 pm-2 pm
Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Heights Branch
286 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY 11201 …
ASL Storytime with Gregor
Events for Youth and Family Inclusive Services multilingual
Welcome to a storytime in your language! Deaf performer Gregor is excited to share ASL fun with early learners and their families. Each session will contain an interactive mix of stories, movement, music, and rhymes for bilingual families and curious learners! (Ages 0-4)
One-on-One Expert 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 in two barrier-free BPL libraries and online. Our equipment makes the library experience accessible to children with different abilities. Cube chairs, mats for floor play, positioning cushions, and adaptive toys are available. For information about adaptive technology, please call 718-253-4948.
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
Saratoga Library: 8 Thomas S. Boyland St., 718-573-5293
Sunset Park Library: 5108 4th Ave., 718-230-2255