Brooklyn Public Library offers parents with children of all ages a wide array of resources and services, both in our libraries and online.
Homeschool Resources
Explore our Homeschool Resources topic page, to support K-12 students with distance learning.
Inclusive Services
Programming, events and services for kids and teens with and without disabilities
Join us for Virtual Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Explore early literacy practices through stories, songs, math, science and play! For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
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Upcoming Events
Indoor / Outdoor Dining Experience in the Big Apple!
Looking for a new way to relax and enjoy authentic International Cuisine in the summer?
Join Librarian Shirley Wong in a virtual travel and dining experience via Zoom.
We welcome you to share your dining experience with us.
Online Registration is required.…
BPL/OATS Older Adults Workforce Development
Never Too Late To Learn - Older Adults Workforce Development
Join us for a FREE10-week technology course for adults ages 55 and over.
Week One April 22, 2025 …
In-Person Pride Writing Workshop: Exploring Audre Lorde's Sister Outsider (#2 of 4)
Join us in celebrating Pride Month with the works of Black, lesbian, feminist, socialist, mother, warrior, and poet Audre Lorde. In this virtual writing workshop, we will read and discuss the selected essays from the poet's Sister Outsider, and consider their significance over 30 years later.…
Virtual English Conversation Group
Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…
Virtual Financial Coaching
Do you have questions about credit or debt? The Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) can help you manage your money, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financial goals.
Make an appointment with a coach from the Financial Coaching Corps of the Community…
Intellectual Property Basics: Protect Your Ideas
Whether an entrepreneur, artist, writer or musician, you may be able to claim ownership of your idea or work. Volunteers from the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP), will answer questions about what you can protect, the difference between trademarks,…
Virtual English Conversation Group
Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…
Virtual English Conversation Group
Practice your English speaking and listening skills with other adults who are learning English. Our group meets online, on Zoom.
Please register with your name and email to receive the information to join the group. The Zoom link will be emailed one (1) hour before the group starts…
Virtual Financial Coaching
Do you have questions about credit or debt? The Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) can help you manage your money, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financial goals.
Make an appointment with a coach from the Financial Coaching Corps of the Community…
Eat Healthy Be Active Workshop led by City Harvest
Do you spend too much time worrying about what's for dinner? We can help!
Join City Harvest for a free virtual nutrition education course to learn tips on reading labels, creating healthy meals and stretching your grocery dollars.
City Harvest will provide the ingredients for…
BrainFuse HelpNow
Brainfuse HelpNow offers personalized academic assistance in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science), a 24/7 Writing Lab, academic content and practice tests for skills-building (including SAT preparation), and much more. Live tutoring from Brainfuse's experts are available from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST
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Staff Picks
- DIY Storytime with Ms. Ann (Bears)
- DIY Storytime with Ms. Ann (Hide & Seek)
- DIY Storytime with Ms. Ann (Bedtime)
Online Resources
ABC Mouse
Educational games, books, puzzles and songs for kids ages 2-8.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Personalized academic assistance for K-12 and adult learners.
Instructables
Get step-by-step, user created instructions on how to make just about anything.