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
Drop-In Resume & Career Help (Central Library)
Stop by Central Library's Business & Career Center for help with questions about your resume, cover letter, interview, and job search. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first served basis.
Roots n Wings: A Youth Development program for Boys Ages 13-19
The Roots & Wings Program is an ongoing youth and young adult development program for boys, ages 13-19, designed to help participants build strong personal foundations, develop life skills, improve communication, strengthen decision-making abilities, enhance leadership skills, and prepare…
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Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE)
The City spends up to $20 billion per year on goods and services. Getting certified will help you compete for government contract opportunities and access exclusive programs to help your small business grow.
Join…
Manage your student loans! with the Student Loan Initiative led by the City Bar Justice Center
In partnership with the Business & Career Center at the Brooklyn Public Library and the Homeowner and Consumer Debt Advocacy Project (HCDP) at the City Bar Justice Center, this webinar covers recent changes to the federal student loan system, including updates under the One Big Beautiful…
Resume Coaching
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…
Virtual Financial Coaching
Do you have questions about credit or debt? The Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) can help you manage your money, find resources in a financial crisis, and make progress toward your financial goals.
Make an appointment with a coach from the Financial Coaching Corps of the Community…
Resume Help
Join us on Tuesday afternoons for career help at Paerdegat! Our librarians will work with job seekers to:
Review resumes and/or cover letters, offer advice, and suggest editsAnswer questions about job searching and resume/cover letter writingProvide samples of resumes and cover lettersProvide…
Drop In Resume & Career Help (Dyker)
Stop by Dyker library for help with your resume, cover letter, and job search questions. All sessions are one-on-one on a first come, first served basis. Drop by with a paper or digital copy of your resume to receive assistance.
NELP: Contract Basics
This presentation will cover the fundamentals of contracts for small business owners, including how to create a contract, key provisions to include, how to handle breaches, and important tips and reminders.
The Business & Career Center is partnering with the City Bar Justice Center’s…
Drop In Resume and Career Help
Stop by Flatbush Library 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.
Business & Career Monthly eNewsletter
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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.
Central Library Revitalization
This space was part of Phase One of Central Library's renovations.