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!

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Check out our lists of picture books, fiction and non-fiction books for school-aged children, fiction and non-fiction books for teens, and adult non-fiction. We also have a list of memoirs by autistic people, for a range of ages.  

Upcoming Events

Toddler Time

Wed, Apr 30 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, Apr 30 1:00pm
Greenpoint, 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. 

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

 

Bilingual in Polish/English.  ASL Interpretation available upon…

Read and Play

Wed, Apr 30 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.

After School Stories

Wed, Apr 30 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 1 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 1 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 1 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. 

ASL Interpretation available upon advanced request.

Our Garden Club

Thu, May 1 4:30pm
Flatlands Library

ADHD autism developmental disabilities

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.

 

 

After School Stories

Thu, May 1 4:30pm
Saratoga 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

Thu, May 1 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…

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 four barrier-free BPL libraries and online. 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.

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