At Brooklyn Public Library, we believe learning is a life-long adventure. Explore our free programming, classes and materials for Brooklynites of all ages!
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Center for Brooklyn History
Visit BPL’s division dedicated to the history of Brooklyn and its neighborhoods.
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BPL Presents
Explore upcoming author talks, performances and more, from our premiere programming track.
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Need help with research, searching for an ancestor or writing a paper? BPL’s Book a Librarian service allows you to reserve a free half hour session with a professional reference librarian at Central Library.
BPL’s two passport offices are the perfect place to get passports for the whole family. Browse the library while you wait at Central or Kings Highway.
Sign up for a NYC Municipal ID and connect to City services, plus enjoy free admission and memberships to select NYC cultural institutions. Make an appointment.
Need to host a community meeting or work on a class project? BPL’s libraries offer meeting rooms free for public use. Reserve a room.