BPL is so much more than just books. With your library card, you can check out a telescope to explore the stars, board games for family night, a ukulele for your neighborhood jam session or a sewing machine for your first runway collection!
What's on Loan?
Vinyl Records
Vinyl records made a big comeback—and now you can give one a spin at BPL's Central Library!
Museum Passes
Explore NYC’s museums and attractions with Culture Pass. If you have a library card, you can get free admission to dozens of cultural institutions!
Board Games
Patrons with an adult library card can borrow up to three board games at a time for a period of three weeks from select branches.
Sewing Machines
Patrons with a valid adult or young adult library card can borrow one of 14 sewing machines - accessories included! Learn how to borrow a sewing machine and attend sewing classes at BPL to learn how it works!
Telescopes
Want to get a closer look at NYC's night skies? Cardholders can now check out a free telescope for three weeks at a time.
Musical Instruments
The first-ever public musical instrument lending library in New York City is at Brooklyn Public Library, and is open to all adult patrons.