Business & Career Center

A hub for learning and innovation in Brooklyn

The Library's Business & Career Center

BPL’s new workspace at Central Library inspires​ all those looking to secure their financial future to​ dream big and achieve their goals.  ​Make it your place to meet, work and exchange ideas. BPL offers an array of resources and programs for anyone interested in career help, personal finance and small business advice—visit our Business & Career Services page to learn more.

The Center's New Space

Greatly enlarged, the Business & Career Center serves job seekers, freelancers and small business owners. The space includes custom-designed wood counter seating, four meeting rooms ​equipped with presentation screens, six conversation “nooks,” a co-working area with laptops available for loan, and two seminar rooms with built-in/automated presentation equipment. The Center connects, via a new glass-enclosed staircase, to the Shelby White & Leon Levy Information Commons on the first floor. Funding for the new Business & Career Center was provided by Empire State Development.

Upcoming Events

Resume Help at Brownsville

Tue, Feb 11 2:00pm
Brownsville Library

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Do you need help updating or even starting your resume?  Brownsville branch is offering one-on-one assistance to anyone looking to sharpen their resume and make progress on their job search.  We will provide feedback and suggestions regarding formatting and content and can even help…

Women and Money: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets

Wed, Feb 12 1:00pm
Central Library

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Learn all about today's financial markets from two women who watch it closely.

Join Financial Advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone as they host The Women and Money Roundtable. This series is a virtual, monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women in all walks of…

Tech Help for Your Job Search

Wed, Feb 12 2:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

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Stop by to get answers to your tech questions and build your computer skills in:

Formatting & uploading resumes Formatting & uploading cover lettersNavigating job application websitesFilling out job applications

This is an open lab for seeking technical help in a small-group…

Drop-In Resume & Career Help (Central Library)

Wed, Feb 12 3:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

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Stop by the Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with your resume, cover letter, interview, and job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first served basis.

Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself and Your Business w/NELP

Wed, Feb 12 4:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

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This presentation with attorneys from the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project will walk small business owners through the basics of why cybersecurity is important.  

Topics covered include:  

High level cybersecurity and privacy obligations  Steps to take to protect…

Pace SBDC Business Counseling @ BPL

Thu, Feb 13 10:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center, Event Room

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The Pace University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering weekly, free, in-person one-to-one business advisement at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Business & Career Center!

These Business Advisement sessions are available to existing small businesses and…

Computer Basics for Your Job Search

Thu, Feb 13 1:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center, Classroom

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Take steps towards computer savviness by learning some essential computer skills for your job search. There will be computers available for guided tutorials and open practice.

 

Resume Coaching

Thu, Feb 13 5:30pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

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One-on-one resume coaching at the library offers individualized support to job seekers in crafting and enhancing their resumes. Join us for assistance including feedback and suggestions regarding formatting and content, skills and qualifications you may wish to highlight, and…

Drop-In Resume & Career Help (Central Library)

Fri, Feb 14 11:00am
Central Library, Business & Career Center

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Stop by the Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with your resume, cover letter, interview, and job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first served basis.

Tech Help for Your Job Search

Fri, Feb 14 12:00pm
Central Library, Business & Career Center

business career computer basics

Stop by to get answers to your tech questions and build your computer skills in:

Formatting & uploading resumes Formatting & uploading cover lettersNavigating job application websitesFilling out job applications

This is an open lab for seeking technical help in a small-group…

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We're Here to Help

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

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Central Library Revitalization

This space was part of Phase One of Central Library's renovations.

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