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
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…
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…
Want to Become MWBE Certified? Join Our Office Hours!
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…
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…
Immigrant Business Help (Bushwick)
Are you an immigrant looking to start or grow a business? Come to the Bushwick Library for multilingual one-on-one help with finding resources to help you start or grow your business.
Sessions are first come, first served.…
Budgeting and Saving Workshop
Want to learn how to improve your money budgeting and saving skills?
Join us at Kings Highway Library on Tuesday, June 10th from 3pm to 4pm for a Budgeting and Savings Workshop with the Community Service Society (CSS)! This is a great opportunity for participants to learn more about…
Drop In Resume & Career Help (Saratoga)
Get free one-on-one resume, education, interview prep, and career advice, LinkedIn profile tips, and more with help from a trained staff member.
Please call the branch to confirm the times above, as they are subject to occasional changes.
Our staff offer guidance on resumes and cover…
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…
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…
Immigrant Business Help (Central)
Are you an immigrant looking to start or grow a business? Come to the Central Library's Business & Career Center, Meeting Room 9 for multilingual one-on-one help with finding resources to help you start or grow your business.
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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.