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
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…
Drop In Resume and Career 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.
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.
Tech Help for Your Job Search
This is a self-service open lab with support tech in the room to answer questions about:
Formatting & uploading resumesFormatting & uploading cover lettersNavigating job application websitesFilling out job applicationsUploading a documentEmailing an employerLaptops will be…
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…
Resume & Job Search Coaching
Stop by Marcy Library for individualized support in crafting and enhancing your resume. Receive feedback and suggestions regarding formatting and content, skills and qualifications you may wish to highlight, and keyword choices to best spotlight your ability to do the job you are seeking. All…
Drop-In Resume & Career Help (Central Library)
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.
Comienza Tu Negocio: Curso de Emprendimiento (En Español)
¡Únase a nosotros en nuestro Programa “Comienza Tu Negocio” de 5 sesiones! (Join us for our 5-session “Start Your Business” Program!)
Este curso online gratuito tiene como propósito aprender cómo estructurar su negocio para que este sea exitoso, desde una propuesta valiosa, un tipo de…
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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.