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
Financia Tu Negocio: Curso en línea
Detalles del evento:¡Únase a nosotros en nuestro Programa “Financia Mi Negocio” de 3 sesiones! Este curso online gratuito tiene como propósito comprender cuales son las fuentes de financiación para emprendedores y prepararse adecuadamente para poder acceder a estas para hacer crecer su…
Immigrant Job Support (one-on-one) Sessions
If you are an immigrant (whether you recently arrived to the United States or have been here for a while) 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…
Business Help for Immigrants (Bushwick)
Start or grow your business - in your language!
Brooklyn Public Library offers free, one-on-one support for immigrant entrepreneurs. Whether you're just getting started or already running a small business, we can help you find…
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…
NELP Business Entity Formation
Choosing a legal structure is one of the most impactful decisions a small business owner can make.
Volunteer attorneys from the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) will explain the different forms of business structure, (e.g., Sole…
Resume Help: Drop-in
Are you looking for help with your resume? Have questions about a cover letter, interviewing techniques, or your job search? Stop by Flatbush Library for free one-on-one resume and job search help. A BPL librarian will be available to help review your resume and cover letter as…
Market Research Simplified! Researching Your Customers
Knowing your customers isn't just an advantage—it's your competitive imperative! The Brooklyn Public Library's Business & Career Center invites you to a dynamic webinar that is your blueprint for creating products, services, and marketing that truly connect with your target market.
Unlock…
Resume Help
Looking for free one-on-one resume help? Stop by Bedford Library to schedule one-on-one assistance from a BPL volunteer resume expert.
To schedule, please ask for assistance at the front desk or call 718-623-2134.
Hospitality Front Desk Representative or Guestroom Attendant Certification Training
First impressions starts with you! Are you interested in earning a nationally recognized hospitality front desk representative certification? Join our session to learn how you can learn the necessary skills to manage, solve problems, and handle safety concerns.
Hotel Front Desk…
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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.