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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Volunteer

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

紐約市老人院 / 復健中心線上導覽和有效的資訊提示! A Virtual Tour of Nursing Homes in NYC with informative Tips!

Tue, Jun 24 2:00pm
Spring Creek Library

adult learning health and wellness Healthy Communities

日期和時間: 2025 年6月24日星期二 下午 2 點至 3 點 東岸時間Spring Creek Library Virtual Program in Chinese Dialects: Cantonese/Mandarin/Hakka (中文線上講座: 廣東話/國語/客家)

Age group: Adults/Older Adults  (成人和長者)

如果老年人需要的幫助超出了家人或朋友所能提供的,那麼選擇在護理機構中進行短期康復或長期護理的住宿地點是一個挑戰和重大決定。

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BPL/OATS Older Adults Workforce Development

Tue, Jun 24 2:00pm
Virtual

techknowledge Virtual Programming

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              …

(KH) Best Buy Teen Tech Center

Tue, Jun 24 2:00pm
Kings Highway Library

arts and crafts techknowledge teen time

The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is a welcome space for teens who want to engage with New Generation Technology

Teen Tech Time

Tue, Jun 24 2:00pm
Kings Highway Library

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Teens, enjoy our Teen Tech Time! 

 Every Tuesday from 2:00pm- 4:00pm 

 Choose from a variety of games; Switch, the PS5 and board games. 

Board Game Hangout (ages 7 and up)

Tue, Jun 24 3:00pm
Clarendon, Meeting Room

table-top & board games teen time

Come play games! Catan, Sorry!, Chess, backgammon, cards, Connect 4, Battleship, and more!

Bedford Teen Study Time

Tue, Jun 24 3:00pm
Bedford Library, Quiet Room

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Hello Teens:

What a quiet place to do homework or study? Come to the Bedford Branch and join our Teen Study Time!

An hour to do your work, hope to see you there!!

Tween Time: Friendship Rocks for PRIDE

Tue, Jun 24 3:15pm
Kensington Library

after school kids LGBTQ pride month

June is PRIDE Month! Join us in painting Friendship Rocks with messages and images of community, inclusivity, and self-expression!

Teen Tech Time

Tue, Jun 24 3:30pm
Brower Park Library, Community Room 1

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Come play video games at the library! We've got Nintendo Switch, PS5, iPads, or you can just come and hangout!

#RelationshipGoals: Healthy Relationship Zines for Teens

Tue, Jun 24 3:30pm
Crown Heights Library

arts and crafts LGBTQ pride month teen time

Join the Crown Heights Library and Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) for an educational discussion on relationships. Learn about some traits of healthy relationships and share examples from your favorite TV shows, books, movies, and more. Materials and instructions to make your very…

Teen Creative Time

Tue, Jun 24 4:00pm
Brighton Beach Library, Auditorium

arts and crafts DIY teen time

Draw whatever you want, or work with all types of crafting materials to make something unique! Bring your own projects, or start one here. Guidance will be provided, along with quality art and crafting supplies. Feel free to bring other hobbies to work on, as well. See you there! For teens and…

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