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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.

Plan a youth event at the library with other young leaders in your community

BKLYN Library Youth Council

Gain tech skills, help library patrons and build your resume with this volunteer program

Board games, video games, arts and crafts, and socializing. Grades 6 and up.

YALP is a full-time work readiness program for young adults ages 17 to 24.

Young Adult Literacy Program

Book A Librarian

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 session with a professional reference librarian at Central Library.

Info Commons

Check out BPL’s high-tech computer and meeting room space at Central Library. Use our free recording studio, reserve a collaboration space or take a tech class. Learn more about the Info Commons.

Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program for Teens

Looking for a great summer experience? Apply to our BCAP Teen program and explore storytelling and your community through the lens of filmmaking.

Related Events

We Speak NYC Conversation Group9:30 am, Virtual

Virtual Falls Prevention Workshop (Espanol)11:00 am, Virtual

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Virtual Storytime11:00 am, Virtual

Create a Memory Book with Photos and Life Stories1:00 pm, Virtual

writing journal with pen

Creative Aging: What's Your Story? We'd like to know!2:00 pm, Virtual

Philosophy Discussion Group (Virtual Programming via Zoom)2:00 pm, Virtual

Cartoon of a sheep reading a book on a computer screen

Cuentos virtuales para niños en español (Virtual Spanish Storytime) 2:00 pm, Virtual

Why Am I Me? Book cover image

Meet the Author Readings and Workshops: Why Am I Me?3:30 pm, Virtual

Library Lab: Rainbow in a Glass3:30 pm, Virtual

Virtual Mystery 4:00 pm, Virtual

Managing your Student Loan Wisely5:00 pm, Virtual

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Virtual Chess Workshop5:30 pm, Virtual

Writing on a laptop

National External Diploma Program (NEDP) Info. Session6:00 pm, Virtual

Hands reaching out to each other

Virtual support circle for families and friends of incarcerated New Yorkers6:00 pm, Virtual

Hands holding books

Virtual Book Club: If Beale Street Could Talk6:30 pm, Virtual

Message from the Library with David Grossman7:00 pm, Virtual

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Virtual Bedtime Stories7:00 pm, Virtual

Live via ZOOM: Jason Stanley on How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them7:30 pm, Virtual

Knitting supplies

Knit, Crochet & Sew Together7:30 pm, Virtual

The Cycle Alliance

Virtual Menstrual Hygiene Day Celebration8:00 am, Virtual

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Musical Yoga Storytime 10:00 am, Virtual

Virtual English Conversation Groups10:15 am, Virtual

Cartoon of a sheep reading a book on a computer screen

Virtual Storytime10:30 am, Virtual

Cartoon of a sheep reading a book on a computer screen

Virtual Storytime11:00 am, Virtual

Group of diverse people

Woman’s Support Group 11:00 am, Virtual

NY City Council Member Robert Cornegy

Virtual Storytime with NY City Council Member Robert Cornegy11:00 am, Virtual

Cartoon of a sheep reading a book on a computer screen

Virtual Storytime11:00 am, Virtual

After School Homework Help for Guardians1:00 pm, Virtual

Expecting and New Parents Support Group1:00 pm, Virtual

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Virtual Storytime2:00 pm, Virtual

Volunteer Opportunities

T4 - Today's Teens, Tomorrow's Techies (ages 14-18)
After-School Homework Helper (ages 16+)
Book Buddies (ages 12-18)
Citizenship Exam Coach (ages 18+)
Computer Coach (ages 14+)
BKLYN BookMatch Teen (ages 14+)

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.

Chat with a Librarian

Email Reference

Book a Librarian

At Brooklyn Public Library, our Librarians understand the power of matching the perfect book with the right reader. Get a customized book recommendation, or browse book lists created by BPL Librarians to find the perfect book for any interest and reading level. Happy reading!

Bklyn BookMatch

Staff Picks

Fantasy and Realistic Fiction
LGBTQ+
Queer Characters + Characters of Color

Book jacket for We Set the Dark on Fire

We Set the Dark on FireMejia, Tehlor Kay

Book jacket for The wrath & the dawn /

The wrath & the dawn /Renâee Ahdieh.

Book jacket for Love from A to Z

Love from A to ZAli, S. K.

Book jacket for The city of Ember /

The city of Ember /Jeanne DuPrau.

Book jacket for The forbidden wish /

The forbidden wish /Jessica Khoury.

Book jacket for I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican DaughterSanchez, Erika L.

Book jacket for We are okay /

We are okay /a novel by Nina LaCour.

Book jacket for Tell me again how a crush should feel /

Tell me again how a crush should feel /Sara Farizan.

Book jacket for Ramona Blue /

Ramona Blue /Julie Murphy.

Book jacket for Meg & Linus /

Meg & Linus /Hanna Nowinski.

Book jacket for One man guy /

One man guy /Michael Barakiva.

Book jacket for Moon at nine /

Moon at nine /Deborah Ellis.

Book jacket for The Dangerous Art of Blending in

The Dangerous Art of Blending inSurmelis, Angelo

Book jacket for Ash

AshLo, Malinda

Book jacket for The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried

The Past and Other Things That Should Stay BuriedHutchinson, Shaun David

Book jacket for Odd one out

Odd one outStone, Nic

Book jacket for The art of being normal /

The art of being normal /Lisa Williamson.

Book jacket for Black wings beating

Black wings beatingLondon, Alex

Book jacket for Assata, an autobiography /

Assata, an autobiography /by Assata Shakur.

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