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
SOA hosts partner BrooklynWide Interagency Council on Aging's Monthly Meeting
The library's Services for Older Adults is thrilled to announce that we are hosting our partner BWICA at Central Library throughout 2026! The Brooklyn-Wide Interagency Council on Aging is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of seniors in Brooklyn. All of Brooklyn…
Multilingual Business Help
Start or grow your business - in your language!Brooklyn Public Library offers free, one-on-one support for multilingual entrepreneurs of all origins, backgrounds and industries. Whether you're just getting started or already running a small business, we can help…
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.
Drop In Resume Help
Stop by the 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.
Wednesday of Wisdom: Protecting The Well-being and Finances of Older Adults
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, please join us for this valuable program on preventing elder abuse and avoiding online crimes or scams.
This program will go over the types and signs of Elder Abuse and highlight services and resources available to all older New Yorkers…
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 (2nd floor) 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. …
Free In-Person Tax Help (By Appointment) with Single Stop
Register to make an appointment to receive free tax assistance with Single Stop for you and your family.
Individuals and families with an income of less than $80,000 are eligible to take advantage of this tax service.
On the day of your appointment, make sure you have the following…
Drop-In Resume & Career Help (Brooklyn Heights)
Stop by Brooklyn Heights 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. Please sign up for a 30-minute slot at the information desk.
NYC: ATWORK Public Sector Career Fair Screening Session
NYC: ATWORK is an employment program offered by the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities that connects New Yorkers with disabilities to jobs and internships.
Career advisors from NYC: ATWORK will be at the library to pre-screen eligible candidates for their upcoming Diversity…
Women and Money: How to Make Sense of Today's Financial Markets
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…
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.