Teens & Young Adults

Find out what’s happening at your library! Get reading recommendations from our librarians, and connect with resources to help with homework. Join us for volunteer and internship opportunities to help build your skills – and your resume.

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Teen Tech Centers

Brand new, interactive learning spaces featuring workstations, tech equipment, collaboration areas and a recording studio.

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BKLYN Future Blog

A teen blog on our favorite books, art and writing, & cool free stuff to do!

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Books Unbanned

For a limited time, individuals ages 13-21 can apply for a free BPL eCard, providing access to our full eBook collection as well as our learning databases.

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Find out what’s happening at your library! Join us for volunteer and internship opportunities to help build your skills–and your resume. Click here to view all internship opportunities. 

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If you want to check out books, movies, and more, you'll need a BPL library card. Teens 13 and older can apply for their own card - all you need is a school ID, a report card (don't worry we won't look at your grades), or working papers. Find out how to get one here . Lose your card? Is yours expired? Get all the info you need with our Library Card Help Page.

Not sure what to read next? Get a personalized booklist based on your interests from our BookMatch Teen team. Fill out this form, or check out our Discord server to discover some new reads approved by fellow teens.

Need help researching an assignment, searching for an ancestor or writing a paper? BPL’s Book a Librarian allows you to reserve a free half hour virtual session with a professional reference librarian.

Looking for some homework help? 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 experts is available from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

Still not what you need? BPL Online resources have databases and resources that can help discover whatever you need!

Looking to help your community? There are many ways to volunteer at BPL.

Apply to volunteer on our Volunteer Application Page.

 

Upcoming Events

The Cycle Alliance's Period Pantry at Brooklyn Heights!

Mon, Aug 4 2:00pm
Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Room

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If you are are a Teen in between the ages of 13 and 18, take a look at our period pantry located in the Game Room or ask someone at the front desk.

Our period pantry is in alliance with ‘Cycle Alliance’ here at Brooklyn Public Library. 

Our pantry contains pads, tampons and both…

Board Games @ The Library

Mon, Aug 4 2:00pm
Stone Avenue Library

table-top & board games teen time

Play old classics like Uno, Chess, Jenga and Connect 4,

or 

try something new like Loopin' Louie, Love Letter, or Exploding Kittens!

Teen Tech Time

Mon, Aug 4 3:00pm
Arlington Library, Program Room

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Do you consider yourself a gamer? 

Are you passionate about the virtual worlds?

Come join us in the wonderful world of video games at the Arlington Library Branch!! Make new friends, create new rivals and have fun in the process!!

Choose your preference between X Box,…

Game Time

Mon, Aug 4 3:15pm
Dyker Library, Auditorium

kids summer reading table-top & board games

Play board games and card games at Dyker! You and your friends and family can pick out old classics and new favorites to play together. 

Teen Time: Crafting

Mon, Aug 4 3:30pm
Brownsville Library

arts and crafts DIY teen time

Teen Time: Come to the Brownsville Library to hang out and enjoy some relaxing crafting.

We'll have a variety of craft supplies (markers, paper, lanyard, coloring pages, scissors, beads, tape) available for use. You bring your creativity, we'll provide the rest.

Cozy Craft Club: Labubu Keychains

Mon, Aug 4 4:00pm
Crown Heights Library

arts and crafts teen time

Make your very own Labubu keychain... out of shrinkydink!

Join us every Monday at the Crown Heights Library for crafts, snacks, and A/C.

Teen Lego

Mon, Aug 4 4:15pm
Dyker Library, Auditorium

Build with Lego summer reading teen time

Hang out in the Dyker meeting room and build with lego!

Virtual English Conversation Group

Mon, Aug 4 4:30pm
Brighton Beach Library

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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…

Paid Internship Opportunities

Learn about internship opportunities at BPL!

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We're Here to Help

Do you have a question that doesn't require a trip to the library? Call 718.YOUR.BPL or 718.968.7275. You can also connect with a librarian via chat, email, or with an in-person appointment.

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Book a Librarian

 

Bklyn BookMatch

Our librarians understand the power of matching the perfect book with the right reader. Get a customized book recommendation, or browse our book lists to find the perfect book for any interest and reading level. Happy reading!

Bklyn BookMatch